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Cortnee Wilson
Newport Beach, CA Travel Agent· 6 Years of Experience
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Galapagos Islands, Cozumel, Maldives, Phuket, Wailea, MauiInterests:
Scuba, Outdoor Activities & Sports, Adventure, Small Ship Cruises, Water SportsAbout Me
I've been scuba diving since 2016 and hold an Advanced Open Water certification. Over the years, diving has taken me to some of the most beautiful parts of the world, and now I help others experience that same sense of wonder and exploration. As a travel advisor who specializes in scuba diving trips, I focus on creating trips that balance time in the water with meaningful time on land. Because a destination is more than just its reefs or wrecks… it’s also the food, people, culture, and scenery that surround it!
I work with all types of travelers: couples looking for romantic dive getaways, groups of friends planning an annual dive trip, solo travelers wanting to join a liveaboard, or families wanting to add a few dives to their vacation. Whether you’re newly certified or a seasoned diver, I’ll help you plan a trip that suits your experience level and travel style.
My goal is to make sure you see the very best of a place, both above and below the surface. That might mean pairing a week on a liveaboard in Raja Ampat with a few days exploring Bali, or planning a resort stay in Cozumel where you can dive in the mornings and take a food tour in the afternoons. I work with trusted operators and suppliers to make sure everything runs smoothly, from airport transfers to dive gear rentals to optional excursions.
Here are just some of the experiences I help plan:
Liveaboards: Spend your days diving remote reefs and wrecks, and your nights relaxing on board with a small group of fellow divers. Popular destinations include the Maldives, Indonesia, the Galápagos, the Red Sea, and Palau.
Resort-Based Diving: For travelers who want a comfortable home base, I book full-service resorts with excellent dive centers. This is a great option for those who want to mix diving with relaxation, day trips, or time at the spa or beach.
Wreck Diving: Explore sunken ships with rich history and abundant marine life. Top sites include Truk Lagoon, the Red Sea, and even some surprising finds in the Caribbean.
Coral Reefs and Marine Life Encounters: From colorful coral gardens in Fiji and the Philippines to thrilling shark dives in the Bahamas and manta ray night dives in Hawaii, I help you find the type of diving that excites you most.
Custom Dive + Land Itineraries: I can plan trips that mix diving with cultural experiences, nature excursions, or time in major cities. I’ll help you build an itinerary that is well balanced, all while taking into account travel/flight safety hazards after diving.
Some of my favorite destinations to plan for include: Raja Ampat, Indonesia, the Maldives, Cozumel and Riviera Maya, Mexico, the Galápagos Islands, Palau, the Red Sea, Thailand, the Philippines, Truk Lagoon, Hawaii, Catalina Island, and the Florida Keys.
What sets me apart is that I understand dive travel from both a diver’s and a traveler’s perspective. I know what it’s like to want to maximize your bottom time without burning out, to have time to enjoy a destination beyond the dive shop, and to want clear information and reliable support every step of the way.
I take the time to learn what kind of experience you're looking for… whether it's wildlife-focused, more leisurely, adventurous, or romantic…and then match you with destinations and operators that fit. If you’re traveling with non-divers, I can make sure the trip is just as enjoyable for them too.
When you work with me, you’re not just getting a booking agent. You’re getting someone who genuinely loves diving and travel, and who wants your trip to feel easy, thoughtful, and completely tailored to you.
If you’re ready to start planning your next dive trip, I’d love to help! Let’s create something special, whether it’s your first dive adventure or your tenth.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Galapagos Islands, Cozumel, Maldives, Phuket, Wailea, MauiInterests:
Scuba, Outdoor Activities & Sports, Adventure, Small Ship Cruises, Water SportsREVIEWS
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