• You love the ocean, wildlife and adventure and are happy going with the flow when nature changes the plan.

• You’re a confident swimmer who can handle deep, open water and changing ocean conditions.

• No freediving experience required.

• You don’t need to be an underwater photographer. Some guests love being behind the camera, others love being in front of it. Our underwater photography workshops are open to everyone, from complete beginners to experienced shooters.

• You enjoy meeting people and being part of a group, and are patient and respectful with others in the water.

• You understand that the safety and wellbeing of both people and wildlife always come first.

• You are medically fit to participate. All guests must complete a medical declaration, and medical clearance may be required.

• Minimum 18 years old.

• 6 nights of accommodation in a shared ocean-view room on Magdalena Island, with 2 queen-size beds

• 5 full ocean days exploring the Pacific and experiencing the incredible marine wildlife of Magdalena Island

• Round-trip transportation from La Paz Airport to Puerto San Carlos

• Round-trip boat transfers between San Carlos and Magdalena Island

• Daily breakfast and dinner at the accommodation

• Lunch, snacks and drinks during all ocean days, served on board

• Afternoon activities and workshops

• Snorkelling equipment

• Experienced local captain

• Private guide throughout the expedition

• Expedition photographer and videographer

• Fully edited photography and videography from the expedition

NOT INCLUDED

• Flights to and from La Paz

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses

• Any additional services or activities not specifically listed above

• Shared Ocean View Room (price pp) - USD $3900.00

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

• Non refundable deposit of $500 USD secures your spot.

• 50% payments must be completed by 6 months before your expedition date.

• All final balances are due 3 months ahead of your expedition.

Payment Plans available!

When you book you can opt into a monthly payment schedule.

We understand that plans can change and that life is unpredictable. However, we run very small group expeditions, and each place represents a significant commitment of time and resources. For this reason, late cancellations can have a real impact on the expedition.

Please consider this carefully before booking, as we are unable to make exceptions to the policy below.

Payment

Full payment is due no later than 3 months before the expedition start date. If payment is not received by this date, we reserve the right to cancel the booking and retain the deposit.

Cancellations

• Deposit: Non-refundable.

• More than 5 months before the expedition: Refund or credit, less the deposit.

• Between 3 and 6 months before the expedition: 50% credit, less the deposit, valid for 1 year.

• Within 3 months of the expedition: No refunds or credits. A name change may be possible, depending on the circumstances.

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellation, illness, travel interruption, or the inability to attend the expedition at short notice.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before booking.

Not at all! You need to be a confident, fit swimmer in deep open ocean, but no freediving certification or experience is required. In Magdalena Bay you observe bait balls from the surface anyway, so breath hold ability isn't the point!

WHAT UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPORT DO YOU PROVIDE?

This is a photographic expedition, so we’ll be putting most of our time and energy into the water, documenting the sardine run and the incredible wildlife around it. Of course, we’ll also be taking plenty of photos of the expedition itself, so you’ll have memories of the experience above and below the surface too.

We love getting those special shots of people with wildlife, but we can’t guarantee them. There are simply too many things happening at once underwater, from wildlife behaviour and visibility to where everyone is positioned in the water.

If there’s a particular photo you’d love to get, or if you’re very camera-friendly and happy to be in front of the lens, just let us know! We’ll keep it in mind and do our best to create those moments for you.

Our goal is for you to come home with plenty of images you genuinely love, both of the wildlife and of your time on the expedition.

1. Fill in the application form

Tell us a little about yourself, your ocean experience, and what you’re looking for from the expedition.

2. We review applications

We review applications on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you’re interested, don’t leave it too late!

3. We send you a booking link

If we think it’s a good fit, we’ll send you a booking link and hold your spot for 24 hours. After that, we’ll move on to the next applicant, so we can’t guarantee the spot will still be available.

4. You’re in!

Once your booking is confirmed, your place on the expedition is secured.

It might sound a little fast, but with only a few spots available, this is the fairest way we’ve found to give everyone a real chance to join.