Tonga Whale Swim Adventures
International Dive Trips
Photography Workshops
2022 Tours and Underwater Photography Workshops
July 14-24 2022 Phillipines Liveaboard adventure 11 nights/10 days onboard the M/Y Philippine Siren
$2,775
2023 Underwater Tours and Workshops
Tonga Whale Swim Adventure
Land Based Adventure
September 6 - 20, 2023
$8,095
Private Boat Charter limited to four people.
Join me for my 14th season leading groups to Tonga
Includes 14 nights accommodation at Portwine Guest House and 11 days of private boat charter
The goal of this trip is to have mutual interactions with humpback whales in the wild.
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 response.
May 19 - 26, 2024
Volivoli Beach Resort Accommodations Choose from two levels of room $3,875 Ocean View or $4,250 Deluxe Ocean View. Based on dbl occupancy.
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.
August 21 - September 4, 2024
$8,095 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.