We have chartered a 30metre (100 feet) Phinisi Schooner for a series of underwater photo trips through the famed Komodo Islands in Indonesia during 2008/09. These trips are run & guided by Australian photo-journalist Jeff Mullins and his wife Dawn, who currently live in Bali.
These are dive trips for experienced divers with at least a basic understanding of Underwater Photography Principles. Jeff will be offering FREE personal photo help, as well as some round-the table instruction/workshops between dives and in the evenings.
We are maximising time at Komodo's peak photographic sites and there will be a maximum of 10 divers/photographers onboard who are then split into two groups. The size of the groups has been limited to offer the best in personal help with photography and to minimise the number of divers on each dive site at one time.
The dive itinerary is completely within the Komodo Islands, unlike many trips that leave Bali and spend 2-3 days getting to the Komodo Islands, these trips spend the maximum time at the islands.
The second of these trips for 2009 is an 8day / 7night trip from 13th - 20th September. This trip includes:
* Depart Bali Sunday 13th September with 10am flight to Flores (approx 1hour 30 minutes flight time).
* Arrive Flores 11.30am and transfer direct to live-aboard (15 minutes drive from Airport).
* Pack luggage on boat and depart with lunch onboard, with first dive/s the same afternoon.
* 7 nights on live-aboard in air-conditioned twin cabin with ensuite, with all diving - three quality dives per day.
* Daily photography help, round-table informal photo workshops and image reviewing/editing in evenings.
* Three meals a day on live-aboard, including coffee, tea, drinking water.
* One afternoon dedicated to searching (with a national park guide) for Komodo Dragons.
* Sunday 20th September morning transfer from live-aboard to Flores Airport.
* Depart midday Flores to Bali and arrive approx 1.30pm at Domestic Airport on Bali (adjacent to International Airport - if you are transferring direct).
Cost of the trip including all of the above is *US$1890 per person twin share (includes flight costs Bali-Flores-Bali). A deposit of US$500 per person is required to secure your position onboard, with balance due August 20th 2009.
*Note: The only thing that can vary here is the cost of airfares, as the airlines won't give fixed prices. In 2008 they have had a hike of around 30% due to fuel costs, so with this in mind, this could increase the total cost by up to US$60. Final costings will be provided by 1st August 2009.
The above cost does NOT include:
* Any rental dive equipment. (Only tanks and weight belts are supplied - let us know prior if you need any equipment).
* Komodo National Park Fee's / Harbour fee's (approx US$30 per person, payable on departure from Labuanbajo)
* Airport departure taxes in Bali & Flores (approx. US$4 in total)
* Excess Baggage on domestic flight (25kgs per person is free).
* Alcohol & Soft Drinks. (Soft Drinks, Beer and limited wines/spirits will be available onboard, but are extra).
* Transfers to/from airport in Bali.
Please visit our webpage for more details / photo galleries / short video ReefWreckandCritter.com/Komodo.htm
or contact Jeff or Dawn via e-mail at reefimages@iinet.net.au
