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UPCOMING ADVENTURES

The spirit of adventure is at the heart of scuba diving. Ocean First Travel opens the world to discover the most beautiful reefs our oceans have to offer. We strive to afford our customers the opportunity to explore these amazing formations in their pristine state, bringing together a sense of wonder and awe to those who witness their magic.

We are proud to offer a number of both domestic and international scuba diving vacations that have continually inspired divers since their discovery. We invite you to browse through our selection of trips and find out more information on an exotic destination that is right for you.

KEY LARGO

KEY LARGO

All Experience Levels
Sea Dwellers Dive Center & Holiday Inn Key Largo Resort
Trips run twice per year, see trip page for dates & trip leaders

Key Largo is the perfect underwater classroom to complete your Open Water certification dives or just about any specialty course, including Stress and Rescue! The beautiful, clear warm waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary contain amazing reef systems and prolific fish life.

Tahiti

Tahiti

Intermediate
French Polynesia Master
February 13-23, 2019

Just saying the words “French Polynesia” conjures up images of small, remote islands with stunning white beaches surrounded by crystal clear, warm water!

Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo

* SOLD OUT *

Panama - Sea Turtle Conservation

Panama - Sea Turtle Conservation

All Levels
Sea Turtle Conservancy/Bocas Dive Center
May 4-14th, 2019

Ocean First is at the forefront of combining marine conservation experiences with exciting dive adventures! Join us on this awesome opportunity to participate in leatherback sea turtle conservation during their nesting season in Panama!

Trip Leader: Cathy Christopher

* SOLD OUT *

Vancouver

Vancouver

Intermediate/Drysuit Diving
God's Pocket Resort
June 16 - 22, 2019

The magnificent Pacific Northwest is the epitome of the wild frontier of cold water diving! This unique environment is a diver’s dream with extraordinary diving with orcas and humpback whales beckoning in the distance.

Trip Leader: Gary Boyer

Cocos Island, Costa Rica

Cocos Island, Costa Rica

Intermediate - Experienced
Argo - Undersea Hunter
July 3 - 15, 2019

Cocos Island, the legendary “Island of the Sharks”, is one of the most sought after dive destinations in the world!

Trip Leader: Amy Christopher

*SOLD OUT* - Accepting waitlist

Egypt & Jordan

Egypt & Jordan

All experience levels
Red Sea Aggressor
August 22 - September 1, 2019 - Egypt | September 1 - 6, 2019 - Jordan

Discover Egypt’s exotic Red Sea & explore the ancient ruins of Jordan!

Trip Leaders: Scott Griesser & Kelly Faulkner

* Two spaces available *

Northwest Passage & Greenland

Northwest Passage & Greenland

All Experience Levels
RCGS Resolute
August 30 - September 13, 2019

Travel in the footsteps of early Arctic explorers on the classic Northwest Passage. This non-diving adventure takes you to the land of the polar bear and musk ox!

Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo

Madagascar

Madagascar

All Diving Levels
Various safari lodges & Sakatia Lodge
October 6 - 23, 2019

Madagascar is akin to a time capsule where flora and fauna have been allowed to evolve to the unique living beings they are today. 100 different varieties of lemurs exist here and nowhere else on earth. It is indeed a world apart!

Trip Leader: Amy Christopher

* 3 spaces available: 1 single male and either a couple or 2 singles *

COZUMEL

COZUMEL

All Experience Levels
Scuba Club Cozumel
October 12-19, 2019

Join Ocean First for a quick fall getaway to Cozumel for fantastic diving along some of the Caribbean’s finest walls! Cozumel is a great destination for new and experienced divers alike.

Trip Leaders: Kim Crouch and Mike Pivacek

Turks & Caicos Islands

Turks & Caicos Islands

All Experience Levels
Turks & Caicos Aggressor
November 23-30, 2019

Spend your Thanksgiving holiday diving the famed walls of the Turks & Caicos islands!

Trip Leader: Bruce Penner

Bonaire - New Years!

Bonaire - New Years!

All Experience Levels
Buddy Dive Resort
December 28, '19 - January 4, '20

What could be better than celebrating the beginning of a new year in sunny Bonaire? Enjoy easy, stress-free diving in one of the Caribbean’s first marine protected areas.

Trip Leader: Mike Pivacek

Palau & Yap

Palau & Yap

Intermediate
Manta Ray Bay & Palau Aggressor II
January 22 - February 2, 2020

Ocean First celebrates the majesty of sharks & manta rays on this unique adventure to Palau & Yap! Our very own Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza of Ocean First Institute joins us to share her expertise on two of the ocean’s most beautiful creatures.

Trip Leaders: Kathy Gagliardo & Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza

* Four spaces available *

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

All Experience Levels
Walinidi Plantation Resort & MV Oceania
May 1-18th, 2020

Papua New Guinea is the perfect destination for anyone looking for wild, undeveloped country rich with underwater treasures, stunning landscapes, and unsurpassed cultural interactions. There are over 600 islands with 800 indigenous languages spoken in this fascinating country.

Trip Leader: Amy Christopher

Tonga

Tonga

Freediving & Scuba
Nai'a Liveaboard
July 20-29th, 2020

Imagine snorkeling with Humpback whales in the warm waters of the South Pacific. Observe parents with newborn calves and males jockeying for mating rights, all while the mesmerizing sound of whale song surrounds you!

Trip Leader: Scott Griesser

* SOLD OUT *

GUADALUPE, MEXICO - WHITE SHARKS!

GUADALUPE, MEXICO - WHITE SHARKS!

All Experience Levels
Nautilus Explorer: Belle Amie liveaboard
September 19 - 24, 2020

Descend into the realm of the magnificent great white shark and interact with them on their own terms off Guadalupe Island!

Trip Leader: Mark Duvall

Raja Ampat & Lembeh, Indonesia

Raja Ampat & Lembeh, Indonesia

All Experience Levels
Dive into Lembeh & Misool Eco Resort
Oct 16 - Nov. 05, 2020

Ocean First returns to one of our favorite areas of the planet: Raja Ampat & the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. These destinations are arguably two of the most sought-after destinations in the world.

Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo

* SOLD OUT *

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