Indonesia: 2028 Alex Mustard, Photo Workshop

2028 Photo Intensive Workshop with Alex Mustard

Let’s meet Alex Mustard (Who is Mr. Mustard?)

At 50, Dr. Alexander Mustard MBE is a UK photographer who has been recognized as one of the world’s leading underwater photographers for the past 25 years. He began taking underwater photographs at the age of 9. Alex has been a full-time underwater photographer since 2004. In 2018, he received national recognition as he was appointed an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II for his ‘services to underwater photography.’ Mustard holds a PhD in marine ecology, which greatly informs his work. He dives, teaches workshops, and captures stunning underwater images around the globe. See the diving in Indonesia.

Workshop Dates: September 13th-23rd, 2028 (10 nights)
Alex Mustard’s photographs have won many awards, including regular awards in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, in 9 categories, and have appeared in 17 books of winning pictures over the last 20 years. His 2007 book, Reefs Revealed, won the International Grand Prize for the best book of underwater photographs, while his 2016 instructional book, Underwater.
Alex Mustard, Photo workshop, Empty Nesters Traveler, underwater photography classThe photography Masterclass remains the most sought-after title on the subject and was first reprinted just two weeks after its launch. In 2013, Alex was also named GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his image Night Moves, the first underwater photograph to win this prestigious award.
A particular highlight came in 2005, when he personally presented his work to Queen Elizabeth II. Previously, he received the Visions In the Sea Award for Outstanding Contributions to Underwater Photography in 2003.
This was followed by the ADEX Award for Extraordinary Contribution to Underwater Photography in 2016 and the Tridente D’Oro – Underwater Academy Award in 2020. Most recently, in 2024, he was named President of the British Society of Underwater Photographers.
A foundation of the photo underwater world
He is a founder and chair of the jury for the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition and has acted as a judge for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the CMAS World Championship of Underwater Photography, the GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the British Wildlife Photography Awards, the Siena Awards, and most other major contests. Alex’s photography is represented by Nature Picture Library.
Alex is a regular contributor to marine, wildlife, diving, and photographic media, with more than 900 articles and over 200 magazine cover shots. He is a sought-after writer on all aspects of underwater photography, especially technique articles. And currently writes a monthly column on underwater photography for Scuba Diver Magazine (UK, Germany & Australia).
His images are regularly featured in magazines, newspapers, and books worldwide.
He has published several books, including The Art of Diving (2006), Reefs Revealed (2007), Underwater Photography Masterclass (2016), Secrets of the Seas (2016), Diving The Thistlegorm (2020), and 52 Assignments: Underwater Photography (2024). Alex has contributed to more than 50 books, including many that accompany David Attenborough’s landmark nature series (Life On Earth, Blue Planet, Our Planet, Planet Earth, Wild Isles).
Mr. Mustard was one of the commissioned photographers for the 2020VISION conservation photography project in the UK, which documented conservation efforts through images. Alex Mustard has professional clients from various sectors, including national tourist departments and the fashion industry. One of his most unusual projects involved working with Nissan, which designed the Nissan NV200 concept car specifically around his needs as an underwater photographer.
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The Package

10-Night Combination Package: Murex Bangka & Lembeh Resort

Includes a total of 26 dives with NITROX and all transfers. Prices below include the photo workshop with Alex Mustard. All divers are welcome, and non-workshop rates for those accompanying a photographer can be deducted from the package price by $900. Please contact Margo Peyton for Single supplement rates.

Package Includes
  • 5 nights at Murex Bangka in either a Premium Ocean Front Cottage (Premium) or a Premium Hillside Cottage (Deluxe)
  • 5 nights at Lembeh Resort in either a Premium Luxury Cottage (Premium) or a Garden View Room (Deluxe)
  • 26 guided boat dives
  • Boat transfers from Bangka to Lembeh with dives along the way
  • Unlimited complimentary self-guided house reef dives
  • Arrival airport escort service and return airport transfers
  • All meals and snacks, plus unlimited drinking water, coffee, and tea
  • Hotel and Govt Taxes and WiFi, VAT
The Package Does Not Include
  • Bangka conservation fund donation
  • Rental diving equipment
  • Night dives
  • Nitrox
  • Land tours other than those specified
  • Personal expenses, tips for dive staff

Bangka Resort offers three buffet meals daily in a beachfront restaurant featuring an open-air terrace, perfect for those who enjoy dining al fresco. The varied cuisine offers a delightful mix of international and Asian flavors made with fresh local ingredients. Our team of Western-trained chefs can accommodate special dietary requirements upon request.

Room Choices
  • Lembeh: 6 Premium Luxury Cottages, six luxury cottages, or one cliffside villa
  • Bangka: 5 Oceanfront Cottages and 2 Deluxe Hillside Cottages

Pricing

Premium Package: $6,300 per person (based on double occupancy)
Deluxe Package: $5,300 per person (based on double occupancy)

Includes a total of 26 dives with NITROX and all transfers. Prices below include the photo workshop with Alex Mustard. All divers are welcome, and non-workshop rates for those accompanying a photographer can be deducted from the package price by $900. Please contact Margo Peyton for Single supplement rates.

The Itinerary

Itinerary:

  • 5 Nights at Lembeh Resort
  • Boat transfer to Bangka
  • 5 Nights at Murex Bangka
  • 13 guided boat dives with air at Lembeh
  • 13 guided boat dives with air at Bangka
  • Unlimited complimentary house reef dives
  • Boat transfer between resorts with two dives along the way
  • All dives include free NITROX
  • Arrival airport escort service, pickup, and luggage handling upon exiting the terminal
  • Round-trip airport transfers via private car and boat
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks provided on boats and poolside; unlimited drinking water, coffee, tea, and juice; free WiFi; Live music, presentations, slide shows, full-service Photoshop; coral gardening presentation; valet diving service; and a village tour

Contact Family Dive Adventures directly for current information and pricing. Pricing is not guaranteed until paid in full. Package prices may not include some or all of the following: departure tax, round-trip airline reservations, luggage fees, gov’t taxes, port taxes, fuel surcharges, and marine park fees. These conditions are beyond our control and are generally payable to the vendor directly. Family Dive Adventures and its agents act solely as a reservation service for selected suppliers and operators. It is your responsibility to provide proper documentation for international travel. Travel insurance is highly recommended for all trips. Kids Sea Camp is not an insurance company and does not collect payment for any insurance purchased with DAN, MASA, or CFAR USI. We provide links to sources that may assist you on our website www.familydivers.com.