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SUMMARY:Thailand's Andaman Sea
DESCRIPTION:9th March-17th March 2027. OPEN. \nPlease contact Caroline@scubatravel.com for more information and reservations. \nThailand’s Andaman Sea: underwater photography workshop exploring the lush reefs and big animals of Richelieu Rock\, Koh Tachai\, Surin & Similan Islands by liveaboard. \nThailand’s Andaman Sea offers an exotic mix between the high biodiversity of Southeast Asia coral reefs and the richness of the tropical Indian Ocean. These picturesque reefs are packed with colourful soft corals\, sea fans and fish\, there are endemics like the Andaman anemone fish and unusual nudibranchs\, and big animals like mantas and whale sharks. In short it is an excellent destination for producing standout underwater photographs – the aim of this workshop. \n \n“Although I’ve not been to Thailand for long time\, the reefs of the Andaman Sea remain some of the most beautiful I’ve photographed\,” commented Alex. “And I saw first ever whale shark at Richelieu Rock\, so I am very excited to be headed back. This trip is timed for mid-March\, firmly in the NE monsoon\, which brings sunny weather\, calm seas and the best visibility to the region. For those that join some of my higher end trips\, do note that Thailand is lower priced destination compared with many we visit in Asia\, so you can expect more other divers in the water and less sumptuous accommodations than we usually experience in the leading resorts and liveaboards in Indonesia\, for example. Although we will be enjoying fantastic Thai food!” \nThe workshop will focus on the dive sites around Richelieu Rock\, Koh Tachai\, the Surin and Similan Islands. The trip is based on the experienced and well-run MV Bavaria liveaboard (28m\, purpose build\, steel-hulled)\, which Scuba Travel has chartered for an extended 7 night\, 26 dive\, itinerary (typical trips are 3 or 6 night). We’re running the workshop with a reduced number of divers onboard (16 plus Alex\, the boat usually takes 24 divers) for smaller dive groups underwater and more space on board. \n \nThailand’s Andaman Sea offers spectacular and diverse photography. Richelieu Rock is often hailed as the crown jewel of the Andaman Sea\, due to its extraordinary biodiversity\, vibrant purple soft corals\, and the chance to encounter both large pelagic species like whale sharks and manta rays\, as well as rare macro marine life. The site is a horseshoe-shaped pinnacle that emerges only at low tide and extends down to 40 metres. The site can experience strong currents\, but that brings life\, lots of life. Richelieu Rock is fantastic for both wide angle and macro\, offering encounters with large schools of barracuda\, trevallies\, tuna\, large cuttlefish and a wealth of smaller creatures such as ghost pipefish\, harlequin shrimp\, tiger-tail seahorses\, nudibranchs\, and frogfish. With so much to shoot\, we plan to be based for around half the trip at this spot. \n \nThe Similan Islands are another gem that make Thailand a world-class photo destination. With crystal-clear waters\, granite boulders\, and flourishing coral gardens\, the Similans offer stunning and easy conditions for photography. These reefs are characterised by lush soft corals\, attractive sea fans\, baitfish\, reef octopus and bigger creatures like turtles and leopard (zebra) sharks. On one previous trip Alex made over 30 dives on just one dive site here\, never tiring of the subject matter! Ko Tachai\, by contrast\, typically experiences stronger currents\, and is the top spot for big animals and schools. While the less visited sites of the Surin Islands are MV Bavaria’s speciality with a wealth of stunning spots combined with far fewer other divers. \n \nThe trip will be fully focused on photography with diving biased to the daytime and Alex running his teaching sessions each evening. The workshop will focus on the techniques relevant to the subjects we are seeing\, such a the stunning scenery\, big animal encounters\, schooling fish and macro portraits. Alex will also run image review sessions during the workshop. \n \nVITALS \nDates: 9th March-17th March 2027 (Phuket-Phuket) \nFrom £2650 GBP\, depending on cabin options (more below). Includes: airport transfers (from Phuket\, which is easily reached)\, 1 night Phuket hotel (twin share\, B&B)\, 7 nights Bavaria (all meals)\, 12lt tanks\, Nitrox\, 26 dives. Extras: Park Fees\, Gratuities\, larger tanks etc. Group size 16 + Alex. 4:1 guide ratio. \nRunning with a reduced guest capacity gives a variety of cabin options. Please include your preferred cabin option (if known) in your initial email to Caroline. \nPlease note that the two upper deck cabins on Bavaria have bunk beds and do not have an en suite bathroom\, so you must use a bathroom on the main deck. One of these cabins will be allocated to Alex\, the other is available as: \nSINGLE Standard Cabin (upper deck) £2650 note this is a double bunk beds with shared bathroom on main deck \nAll the remaining cabins have en suite bathrooms\, these are available as TWIN (2 sharing\, 2 beds)\, DOUBLE (2 sharing\, double bed)\, SINGLE (1 person): \nTWIN Comfort Twin Cabins (main deck) £2775  \nSINGLE Comfort Double Cabins (lower deck) £3325  \nDOUBLE  Deluxe Cabins (main deck) £3375  (large double bed) \nSINGLE Comfort Twin Cabins (main deck) £3525 \n \nBOOKING \nA 30% deposit is required to confirm your place. The final balance will be due 100 days before travel. International flights can be booked approx 10 months prior to travel. \nAs with all Alex’s trips\, non-photographer partners are very welcome to join\, but there is no reduction for taking a place on the workshop for being a non-photographer. \nThese trips are organised by Scuba Travel\, contact Caroline for bookings caroline@scubatravel.com \n \n 
URL:https://www.amustard.com/event/thailand-2027/
LOCATION:Bavaria Liveaboard\, Thailand\, 67/1 Moo 5\, Khuk Khak\, Amphur\, Phang Nga\, Takua Pa District\, 82220\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Photography Workshop
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SUMMARY:Dumaguete With Marty
DESCRIPTION:24th April – 4th May 2027. FULLY BOOKED. \nPlease note that this workshop is booked direct with Atlantis Dive Resort\, Philippines. Please contact reservations.tl@atlantishotel.com for waitlist spots. \nThe Philippines sits in the heart of the Coral Triangle\, home to the world’s most biodiverse tropical marine life and is arguably the world’s epicentre for underwater photography. We hope that you will join this unique collaborative workshop with Alex Mustard and Marty Snyderman for this very special Macro Masterclass\, at the fantastic Atlantis Dive Resort in Dumaguete. Prices from $4552 USD\, 10 days\, 5 scheduled dives each day included. \n \n“I am very excited to be returning to Atlantis for this workshop.” says Alex. “The muck and patch reef diving around Dauin and Dumaguete has always proved amongst my most productive spots anywhere in the world. These dives have yielded many of my well-known shots\, including a WPY Category winner\, and all taken while enjoying staying at the welcoming and elegant Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. This destination has always been very popular on my previous workshops because of the resort’s excellent food\, relaxed vacation vibe\, beachfront location and for being very close to the best dive sites. This last point allows Atlantis to run 4 day dives and a night dive each day\, which combined with the area being so critter rich makes every day there mega-productive for photography.” \n“The location is one of the great macro meccas\,” Alex continues. “It is definitely packed with critters\, but in my experience has a few less rarities than other places\, but very much makes up for that with abundance of all the prime subjects. Dumaguete is particularly amazing in the spring\, when it is celebrated for frogfish\, nudibranchs and cephalopods. I have done many dives here with more that 10 frogfish on the dive (my record is 14\, although a friend claims he counted 40 on one amazing dive). Most of the dive sites are in locally enforced no-take reserves and are filled with normal reef life too. It is my favourite spot anywhere to photograph clownfish\, and it is possible to see 7 different species on a single dive here. Oh\, and it is renowned for large photogenic nudibranch\, seahorses\, skeleton shrimps and more.” \n \n“I am also really delighted that Marty Snyderman invited me to run this event with him\,” says Alex. “I’ve been reading Marty’s articles\, books and wowing at his photos for pretty much my entire life and I am very excited by what he’ll bring to this workshop group. Marty is a longstanding Photography Ambassador for Atlantis Resorts and Liveaboards\, which means he has the insight to ensure we’re always heading out to most photographic dive sites and I know that the whole Atlantis team is excited to be hosting us and are committed to making this a truly special workshop.” \n“I am thrilled to be at Alex’s side for this workshop\,” adds Marty. “One of the benefits of my work with Atlantis Dive Resorts and Liveaboards is being able to share our marine life and the nuances of the behaviors we have an opportunity to see and document with divers from all over the world. No doubt about it\, being in the heart of the Coral Triangle\, the photographic opportunities are endless. Our camera facilities make dealing with camera systems safe and easy. Our dive guides understand the concerns and desires of underwater shooters\, and they are eager to show you the best diving they can. I could go on and on about Atlantis\, but what I really want to say is I very much look forward to meeting and diving with those of you who are able to join us. We are going to enjoy some fantastic diving!”\n\n\n \n\nThe workshop includes 10 nights in a deluxe room at Atlantis (and single room supplement is very reasonably priced)\, on full board (including all meals: a chef-prepared breakfast and three course lunch and dinner)\, with all diving and Nitrox pre-paid. Everyone also has a one day trip to Apo Island (wide angle) a beacon in the Philippines marine conservation story. The group size is 21 plus Alex & Marty\, dives will be 4 photographers with a guide and we will be split across multiple boats. \n \nVITALS:\nThe workshop runs from 24th April to 4th May 2027 (note that the package does include the internal flights from and back to Manila). \nThe price is $4552.00 USD per person\, from Manila to Manila (based on a shared room). It includes “full board” accommodation (all meals included)\, nitrox diving (certainly 40+ dives)\, Alex Mustard/Marty Snyderman macro workshop\, internal flights and transfers (if on the group arrival dates – there may be a different price for flights/transfers if travelling on other days). \nPlease don’t book your international flights yet (because the internal flight schedule is not yet confirmed)\, but based on current flight times you would need to be in Manila by 7am on the morning of 24th April to catch the intended flight to Dumaguete. And will return to Manila on morning of 4th\, for international flights after 3pm. \nGroup size 21+ Alex & Marty. Max 4 divers to 1 guide. \nRoom upgrades are available. The same package with deluxe Single Room costs $5236.00 USD. Note prices are in US Dollars and payable direct to Atlantis Resorts. \nNot included: Marine Park Fees \n \nWorkshop full. For waitlist and further information and please contact reservations.tl@atlantishotel.com. Spaces allocated on a first come\, first served basis. \nA deposit of 30% of your package price is required to secure your place. The final balance is due 90 days before the workshop 22nd January 2027.
URL:https://www.amustard.com/event/dumaguete-with-marty/
LOCATION:Atlantis Dive Resort\, Dumaguete\, Philippines\, Dauin\, Negros Oriental\, 6217\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:Photography Workshop
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