Do I need my own camera?

No — we have underwater camera rigs you can use during the training dives. If you want to bring your own housing and camera, that's great. Either way, by the end of the course you'll know how to use it properly.

Why is Trincomalee good for underwater photography?

The marine life density, the water clarity (10–25 m visibility in season), and the variety — coral gardens, wrecks, macro life, pelagics. Swami Rock alone gives you turtles, eels, statues, and schools of fish in the same dive. It's a genuinely photogenic destination.

Do I need my own camera?

No — we have underwater camera rigs you can use during the training dives. If you want to bring your own housing and camera, that's great. Either way, by the end of the course you'll know how to use it properly.

Why is Trincomalee good for underwater photography?

The marine life density, the water clarity (10–25 m visibility in season), and the variety — coral gardens, wrecks, macro life, pelagics. Swami Rock alone gives you turtles, eels, statues, and schools of fish in the same dive. It's a genuinely photogenic destination.

Specialty

Underwater Photography

⏱ 2 days↓ to 18 mAge 10+

From

$225USD

About this course

Trincomalee's reefs are photogenic beyond words — sea turtles, moray eels, lionfish, and vibrant coral. This course shows you how to capture them properly. You'll come home with images you're actually proud of, and the skills to keep improving every time you dive.

What you'll learn

Camera settings for underwater conditions
Composition and lighting techniques for marine subjects
Getting close without disturbing marine life
Photo editing basics for underwater images

What's included

✓PADI Underwater Photographer Specialty certification
✓All scuba equipment
✓Use of an underwater camera rig during training
✓2 photography-focused dives on coral reefs
✓Boat transfers

Requirements

Must hold PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent). Comfortable diving in open water. Min age 10.

Course price

$225USD

Duration2 days

Max depth18 m

Min age10+

LevelSpecialty

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