COMO Maalifushi has teamed up with award-winning
underwater photographer Henley Spiers—who has been diving for 15 years and has
captured a whole portfolio of images—to create a one-of-a-kind, hands-on
workshop that gives guests a chance to learn the art of underwater photography
while also taking in the natural tapestry of one of the regions most remote
atolls. Guests will get the chance to learn the ins and outs of this art form
in the first-ever luxury underwater photography retreat in March 2020.
"Its hard to convey the magic of underwater photography through
words," says retreat guide Henley Spiers, "It fills you with an immense calm as
you spend hours marvelling at the life below the waves, teaching you to
appreciate beauty in a way you never have before."
"The briefing and lessons that accompany guests will ensure they
have the best possible opportunity to create striking images, no matter their
level of experience," he added.
Across a week of diving in the Maldives spectacular underwater
world, guests will transition from diver to photographer, mastering the skills
needed to take striking underwater images.
Alongside the daily instruction and dives, guests will also receive
seaplane transfers, seven nights accommodation in a beach suite, complimentary
meals—including three-course lunches and dinners—a night snorkelling experience
and a 60-minute massage. In addition, youre invited to take full advantage of
the resorts five-star offerings, like complimentary yoga sessions.
Henley Spiers is an award-winning underwater photographer, known
for his prolific series of winning images in multiple competitions, including
the Underwater Photographer of the Year. He co-authored Black is the New Blue
Vol. II showcasing blackwater diving and has also been featured in a number of
top-tier magazine publications
COMO Maalifushi is the first and only resort to open on the
unspoilt Thaa Atoll, in the archipelagos southern reaches well regarded for
its diving and surf breaks. Its culturally appropriate architecture includes
low-lying garden and overwater villas, with views of white beach, tropical
greenery and cobalt lagoon. Guests can also enjoy yoga and holistic Asian
therapies at the COMO Shambhala Retreat, with the entire guest experience defined
by COMOs exacting, passionate service.
Key details
• 22nd - 29th March 2020
• Eight-day, seven-night retreat on the remote island of COMO
Maalifushi
• Instruction and guidance from award-winning underwater
photographer Henley Spiers
• Maximum of 8 participants
• The retreat is priced from US$9,982 per person for double
occupancy in a Beach Suite, or US$12,277 per person for single occupancy. This
includes:
o Return shared seaplane
o Breakfast, three-course lunch and three-course dinner each day
(excluding beverages)
o Ten dives with all diving equipment
o Expert tuition of award-winning photographer Henley Spiers
o One whale shark night snorkelling trip
o One 60-minute COMO Shambhala Massage
• Friends and family not participating in workshop are welcome to
join you for a daily supplement fee of US$160 per person, aged 12 years and
above when sharing a room. Rates include breakfast only. Additional seaplane
transfers and meal supplement applies.
Please note: The prices are inclusive of 10 per cent service
charge, prevailing government taxes, and Green Tax of US$6 per person per
night. Government taxes are subject to change without prior notice.
(Photo credits : Henley Spiers - Courtesy of COMO Maalifushi)
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