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We have chartered a 30 metre Phinisi Schooner for a series of underwater photo trips through the famed Komodo Islands in Indonesia during 2009. These trips are 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 personal photo help, as well as some round-the table instruction/workshops between dives and Photoshop editing instruction in the evenings.
We are maximising time at the 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 first of these trips is an 8day/7night trip from 17th - 24th May 2009. We currently have two only vacancies on this trip which includes:
* Depart Bali Sunday 17th May 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 24th May 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$1755 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 April 17th 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 10th April 2009.
The above cost does NOT include:
* Any rental diver 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 ReefWreckandCritter.com/Komodo.htm
or contact Jeff or Dawn via e-mail at reefimages@iinet.net.au
These are dive trips for experienced divers with at least a basic understanding of Underwater Photography Principles. Jeff will be offering personal photo help, as well as some round-the table instruction/workshops between dives and Photoshop editing instruction in the evenings.
We are maximising time at the 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 first of these trips is an 8day/7night trip from 17th - 24th May 2009. We currently have two only vacancies on this trip which includes:
* Depart Bali Sunday 17th May 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 24th May 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$1755 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 April 17th 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 10th April 2009.
The above cost does NOT include:
* Any rental diver 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 ReefWreckandCritter.com/Komodo.htm
or contact Jeff or Dawn via e-mail at reefimages@iinet.net.au
