Minke Whales & Great Barrier Reef Photo Workshop
Overview
Minke Whales & Great Barrier Reef Photo Workshop
Scott Portelli
Duration: 6 days
Minke Whales & Great Barrier Reef Photo Workshop
Great Barrier Reef
Duration: 6 days
Scott Portelli
A$6,280
Deposit: A$1,000
About this trip
Join us for an exciting 5 night expedition photographing Minke whales on the Great Barrier Reef. These curious whales can be up to 8 metres in length and weigh almost 6 tonnes yet they are among the smallest of the baleen whales.
Trip leader - Scott Portelli
Scott Portelli has spent thousands of hours in remote locations across the globe filming and photographing nature, wildlife, the underwater environment and wild places.
Some of his recent accolades include:
Winner in the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 and 2024
Highly commended at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the year in London in both 2016 & 2022,
Winner of Diversity Portfolio in HIPA Awards 2023
1st Place Winner as part of a team representing Australia at the World Photographic Cup 2021.
Winner at the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 in the Other Animals category.
Winner in the Human & Oceans category at the Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year awards 2021
Code of practice for dwarf Minke whale
If you wish to find out more about the rules and regulations for swimming with Dwarf Minke whales you can visit the GBRMPA website.
What's included
Accommodation
5 nights aboard vessel (2 nights hotel before and after tour – twin share)
All Meals/ beverages
Meals, tea, coffee and soft drinks
4 days snorkeling/diving
With Minke whales on Great Barrier Reef
Photo/video tuition
With Scott Portelli (Daily workshop)
16 snorkel/scuba session
Up to 16 in-water snorkel or scuba dive sessions on the Great Barrier Reef
Maximum of 6 people
To maximize your time in the water with the whales
Prescription masks
Deposit required
Hire cameras
Transfers
Between Cairns city accommodation and airport
Transfer to/from vessel
Departure/embarkation is between 7:30-9:30am and disembarkation is from 8-10am depending on weather conditions and arrival times
What's not included
Airfare
International and domestic flights. Note: If you are diving please schedule your flights for later the day of disembarkation
Beverages
Alcoholic beverages
Additional activities
On rest day
Must have own camera
You must have your own underwater camera/housing
Great Barrier Reef Tax
$80
Travel insurance
Travel insurance
About your organizer
Scott runs wildlife and photography workshops, tours and lectures to show enthusiasts and experts alike the best way to get the most out of their photography. On his tours he specializes in underwater and wildlife photography bringing the best tips and techniques for photographing in challenging locations.
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