Blue Water Safari
Blue Water Safari is a TV show on SBS ONE. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 20 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2025.
Last episode
48:13
48:13Blue Water Safari
As Barefoot nears the Australian coast, the crew bond with the birds of Chesterfield Reef and explore the pristine marine environment around the eleven Chesterfield Islands. The expedition is rounded off with a. return to the Wreck Reefs, which has been and always will be a spec...
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49:27Dean and the crew take a breath out, slow down and take in the beauty of the ocean between Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Surrounded by curious sharks, stingrays and turtles, Barefoot meanders from bommie to sand cay to spectacular sunset.
49:54Barefoot travels to the far south of Vanuatu on a mission to Mystery Island. This uninhabited island with a dark military history provides stunning free diving opportunities for the crew and an opportunity for pure relaxation before they start the long journey back towards Australia.
51:33Dean takes the Barefoot crew on a search to find Stanley, a local Chief who helped his father Ben learn more about Vanuatu more than half a century ago. As they journey deep into the rainforest, they take time for river diving and discover historic rock carvings. The region's spectacular volcanic history is laid bare when ...
51:22The crossing to Vanuatu is rough, held up by appalling weather and slowed by sea sickness. The Barefoot crew are relieved to arrive in Tanna and take some time on land to revive their spirits. While they replenish their supplies with local produce, the men on the crew are confronted when they don traditional dress for a da...
47:23Barefoot completes its circumnavigation of New Caledonia with a festival of free diving around Bonhomme de Bourail and Blue Hole. With Vanuatu calling, crew are tested by the rough west coast waters as they fish for supplies for the crossing. Dean gathers the crew to plan the crossing before the weather closes in fast and ...
50:03Heading north up the east coast of Grande Terre, the Barefoot crew find themselves in Canala Bay and take the opportunity to hike inland to a spectacular waterfall. The east coast also provides three historic wreck dives and a chance for Dean and the crew to let rip on some of the best surf breaks in the South Pacific.
52:05The Barefoot crew heads to Grande Terre, the main island of New Caledonia with supplies running low. When they hit land, they find empty streets and closed shops courtesy of a local festival. Unable to completely restock the boat, they learn local prawn hunting techniques and cook up a storm. The crew are overwhelmed by th...
50:26Barefoot heads to the other Loyalty islands - Lifou and Ouvea. These islands are laid back, rich in cultural heritage and full of environmental treasures. Local tradition demands Dean and the crew seek permission of the Chief, which challenges the language skills of everyone. As friendships deepen among the crew, two high ...
48:45Dean wants to go where his Dad never went - New Caledonia, but the wind abandons Barefoot on the long crossing from the Coral Sea. It's a slow but spectacular journey until the engine explodes and Dean is under pressure to fix it, as fuel runs low A quick stop in Noumea for fuel and supplies, means the crew are free to be...
Season 1
49:32
49:32Fair winds have the crew sailing back to the mainland. After following in his Dad's footsteps for the last three months, Dean takes the crew to finally meet him. The expedition is over but Anika takes a final swim and in a bitter twist is bitten by a Bull Shark. She is airlifted to hospital. Anika survives her shark bite, ...
49:40Food and fuel have both almost run out, so it is time to head back to Cairns on the Australian coast. But without fuel, Barefoot will need favourable winds to get there. While they wait for the weather to turn, they dive a coral structure called 'The Arches'. But not everyone can make it down that far. Anika has to perform...
51:33Wanting to make new discoveries, Dean takes the crew to a reef his father has never visited, Lihou Reef. Lihou Island is actually home to one of the most remote guest books in the world and it is in need of repair. Dean and the crew get the tools out and fix the guest book mount before leaving their messages. As they explo...
48:27Dean takes the crew towards Carola Kay, a place of personal significance for him. Dean's father Ben gave him his first cinematographers job at this special location. On the way there, Dean and the crew are joined by a pod of Minke Whales. To the amazement of all, the whales stay with the boat all day. The crew are blown aw...
49:00Next stop is Marion Reef. Lauren is not looking forward to it. Marion is famous for sea snakes and her snake phobia has not improved. After months at sea, the crew is feeling rough so they decide to pamper themselves with a day spa on deck. A tropical downpour provides the perfect outdoor shower. Dean teaches Anika and Fra...
46:59Without safe anchor, Dean voyages on to Saumarez Reef and as the expedition heads north, closer relationships start to form between crew members. At Kenn Reef, Dean sets the crew a free dive challenge to get to 18 metres and beyond so they can experience the wonders of a very special coral bombora. Tyler and Dean scramble ...
48:06The crew dive with endangered and protected Grey Nurse sharks that Dean's dad Ben had hunted back in the 1960's. After a couple of crew changes, the expedition moves back to the Coral Sea to Cato Reef.
47:05Bad weather forces Dean and the crew back towards the Australian mainland. Dean takes his camera into the middle of a bait ball with dolphins and seals feasting on the tight school of fish. The crew dive with playful Australian fur seals. Anika leads the crew on a treacherous dive into cliff caves during rough weather.
49:42A tiger shark has bitten the back of the boat and is still hanging around. The crew have to summon up the courage to get back in the water. To distract them Dean takes them to explore the shipwreck 'Annasona'. Using his drone Dean discovers an inside-out reef called The Blue Hole. He takes the crew to explore and finds it ...
44:45Dean and the crew head to Middleton Reef. On the journey, they are becalmed and take a mesmerising ocean swim in water that is 4.5km deep. Meanwhile Tyler has to perform a dangerous operation to fix the broken propeller. Middleton Reef is famous for two things, shipwrecks and whaler sharks. What the crew didn't bank on was...