Tonga Whale Swim Adventures
International Dive Trips
Photography Workshops
2022 Private Underwater Photography Workshops in Maui, Hawaii
Private one tank and two tank workshops
$395 - $695
2023 Underwater Tours and Workshops
Tonga Whale Swim Adventure
Land Based Adventure September 6 - 20, 2023. Includes 14 nights accommodation with breakfast, and 11 days of Private boat charter.
Subject to fuel and supplies surcharge.
$8,675 per person
2023 Underwater Tours and Workshops
Two weeks at VoliVoli Beach Resort in Fiji Sept 20-Oct 4th, 2023
Includes: Accomodations, all Meals, 28 boat dives in the Bligh Water
unlimited shore dives, airport transfers, Wifi
$4,860 per person based on double occupancy
2024 Underwater Tours and Workshops
Diving the Bligh Water of Fiji
Dive into the color of Fiji, and learn techniques that will help you create portraits that tell a story and evoke a response.
May 19 - 26, 2024
Volivoli Beach Resort Accommodations Choose from two levels of room $2,850 Ocean View or $3,500 Deluxe Ocean View. Based on dbl occupancy.
2024 Underwater Tours and Workshops
Tonga Whale Swim Adventure
Private Charter limited to four people
Join me for my 15th season leading groups to Tonga
Includes 14 nights accommodations with breakfast at Portwine Gust House in Vavau' and 11 days of private boat Charter. I have stayed here on most of my trips to Tonga and love the hospitality, service, and breakfast. The boat does not go out on Sundays. Subject to Fuel and Supplies Surcharge.
August 21 - September 4, 2024
$8,675 per person
A message from Doug,
I started leading groups to International dive destinations in 1994, and in 2005, focused on whale trips to Tonga, and dive trips to Fiji. Along came the pandemic, and all travel stopped. With countries re-opening their borders, I am once again planning international dive trips and photography workshops. Destinations include Fiji, Philippines, Tonga, and the Solomons.
I love to dive and travel, and the only thing better is to share the experience with like minded people. On some of the trips I offer a photography workshop, so be sure to check the details of each trip. If you have an interest in one of these adventures please send me an email. If you might know someone that might be interested please forward these details to them. I appreciate it.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Douglas Hoffman
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Having taken a variety of photography tours/classes, Douglas distinguished himself right away. Through conversation and a few questions, he learned that we knew enough to take our lens caps off before we shot. So instead of a canned lesson plan, we got exactly what we wanted. Which was a focus on the artistic side of photography.
Wander622124
San Jose, CA
What a great experience. Not only did I learn a lot about how to take great pictures Doug also took me to places I wouldn’t have seen. Can’t wait to put my new skills to good use.
Cincyfan1
I knew that my trip to Maui was going to epic but what I did not know was that my time spent with Douglas would turn this total newbie into an artist in just one day. Douglas was able to transform my abilities and skill level with a camera from just your average snapshooter into an actual photographer in just one workshop.
Shawn W
Doug’s techniques are so personalized to the lighting scenario. He stimulated my mind to re-think how I approach photography which I will put into practice!
Michelle R
Create Life-Long Memories In 3 Easy Steps
So, book now and don’t risk getting stuck with boring photos. Instead, capture images you’ll be excited to show off.