From Socorro to Salt Cay: Indigo Safaris’ 2026 Trips Offer Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters
Indigo Safaris, the expert-led marine travel company founded by Christopher Bartlett in 2009, has announced a selection of premium marine safaris for 2026, offering divers and snorkellers unforgettable encounters with the world’s most iconic ocean species.
From the remote Pacific waters of Mexico to the Caribbean, the Coral Triangle, and the Turks and Caicos, Indigo Safaris combines expertly guided SCUBA diving, snorkelling, and wildlife-focused experiences, alongside free photography coaching on each trip.
Socorro – Mexico | Liveaboard Diving
The Revillagigedos Archipelago (Socorro Islands), 400 km off the Pacific coast of Mexico, is globally recognised as the premier destination to encounter giant manta rays, pelagic sharks, and schools of jacks in warm, clear waters. Christopher Bartlett describes Socorro as “the best place in the world to see big fish in action.”
Next Trip: 3 – 11 May 2026
- Availability: 4 spots remaining
- From: $3,935 USD
- Park Fees: $860 USD
- Port Fees: $35 USD
- Nitrox: $125 USD
- $300 off, now $3695
Dominica – Caribbean | Sperm Whale Snorkelling
Dominica is the world’s most reliable destination for swimming with sperm whales. Indigo Safaris runs land-based trips in partnership with local researchers and conservation programmes, ensuring deeply respectful encounters.
Availability 2026:
- 6 – 14 July 2026 – 1 spot left
- 13 – 21 July 2026 – 4 spots left
2027 Dates:
- 3 – 11 July 2027
- 10 – 18 July 2027
- 27 Nov – 03 Dec 2027
- 04 – 12 December 2027
- 11 – 19 December 2027
From: $5,595 USD
Papua New Guinea | Liveaboard Diving
PNG is a diver’s paradise, boasting over 2,500 species of fish, corals, and molluscs across 40,000 km² of reefs. Indigo Safaris offers exclusive liveaboard trips aboard the MV FeBrina, with only 9 guests per voyage, exploring Witus Islands, New Hanover, New Ireland, and more, including pinnacles, passes, pelagics, a Japanese shipwreck, and a mini-submarine.
2026 Departure: 2 – 13 October – 2 spots remaining
- From: $5,240 USD for 38 dives, 11 nights, 9.5 diving days
2027 Departure: 3 – 12 September – 7 spots available
- Usually $4680 USD per person sharing, early bird $4212
- Small single cabins usually $4540, early bird $4086
- Large single cabin usually $6340, early bird $5072
Salt Cay – Turks & Caicos | Humpback Whale Snorkelling
Salt Cay offers an intimate, land-based experience with humpback whales during their Atlantic migration. March is prime season, providing calm waters and encounters with mothers and calves without crowds or competing vessels.
2026 departures: Fully booked
2027 departure: 5 – 12 March 2027 – Open for reservations
- From: $3,800 USD per person sharing
About Indigo Safaris
Founded in 2009 by Christopher Bartlett, Indigo Safaris specialises in marine safaris and wildlife-focused travel. The company offers SCUBA diving and snorkelling adventures across the world, including Africa, the Galapagos, Mexico, the Caribbean, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. Bartlett also provides free photography coaching on all trips.
For further information or to enquire about bespoke itineraries, visit Indigo Safaris.
