This year, we are excited to announce that thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, Wakatobi Resort, we are able to award our 2026 Master of the Year with a $3,000 gift voucher to use towards a stay at their luxury dive resort in Sulawesi, Indonesia.
In a tranquil island setting far from crowds and cities, with no other divers for at least 100 miles, Wakatobi seamlessly blends five-star amenities and civilized comforts with a pristine natural environment; a pairing that has secured its reputation as one of the world’s finest diving and snorkeling destinations.
World-class diving is at your doorstep. From shore or by boat, you have exclusive access to miles of pristine reefs in one of the world’s largest privately protected marine reserves, where diverse and dramatic undersea landscapes harbor the highest level of marine biodiversity on the planet.
Wakatobi was created with the vision to deliver the ultimate dive experience and was established following an extensive search to identify the perfect location for a dive resort in terms of geography, climate, oceanic topography and marine biodiversity.
Wakatobi offers unbounded opportunities for underwater photography and videography, ranging from dramatic drop offs, breathtaking coral gardens and pinnacles for wide angle shots down to the most minute and exotic marine creatures for macro fanatics.
Photographers can take advantage of a wide range of dive sites from the shore or by boat. The pristine house reef alone offers abundant opportunities for photography. Wakatobi has a fleet of day boats and a luxury liveaboard yacht, the Pelagian, should you wish to venture further afield and combine the resort and liveaboard experience. With many guests being professional underwater photographers, the facilities are excellent for working on your camera, both in the resort and aboard Pelagian.
- The winning photographer will receive a voucher valid for USD $3,000 toward a trip to Wakatobi Dive Resort or Pelagian Dive Yacht
- Voucher is valid for new bookings, with dates to be confirmed.
- Not applicable towards existing bookings.
- Minimum 7 night stay.
- Subject to availability. No cash value. Non-transferable.
- Does not include round trip transfer flight from Bali.
- Other terms and conditions may apply.
- Wakatobi caters to air, nitrox, and rebreather users. Full rental gear is available, along with a camera room and professional guides.
- Accommodations include spacious, quiet, and comfortable hand-crafted villas and bungalows.
- The resort is proud to offer fine dining and refined cuisine in such a remote location. Three meals and snacks are included in the price.
We are grateful to Wakatobi for providing our winning photographer the opportunity to visit this beautiful dive destination and look forward to seeing the wonderful photography it inspires this year.
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