Diving & Underwater Photography Expeditions
Travelling is an intrinsic part of Vanessa, and she has spent her whole life diving awe inspiring locations.
Have you ever sat down and thought you want the type of adventure that will create ever lasting memories?
Well, that is what she brings through her curated local and overseas expeditions. Whether you’re an underwater photographer or you just want to get the most of your underwater time, this is it. Each trip is a unique experience in some of the well known or most hidden locations in the world.
Image taken at Tufi, PNG
Tufi- Papua New Guinea- November 2026
Welcome to your next holiday retreat with Vanessa from Aquatic Imaging Australia, an expedition that will see you immersed in crystal clear blue water and Papua New Guinean culture.
Tufi Dive Resort, located in Oro Province, is nestled in a breathtaking fjord with stunning views of the ocean, fjords and mountains.
The adventure begins by flying directly into the island via Tropicair’s private check in at the airport, the views from the plane are out of this world, mountains to one side and ocean on the other. Once we land you will be greeted by their friendly staff and warm weather. The resort includes a terraced bbq area, private pool with views of the fjords, lounge bar and library. The main building is of colonial design surrounded by lush trees, nature and different areas to just relax.
Image taken at Montague Island, Narooma
Montague Island- Narooma- January 2027
Are you ready to experience wildlife up and close? Join us for the best seal adventure with Australian and New Zealand Fur seals.
Montague Island, is a small island off the coast of Narooma, in NSW with a large population of Australian and NZ Fur seals. Interactions with these animals are like nothing you have experienced before; be prepared to let your inner child out meanwhile you flip, spin and dive with them.
Cocos Island- Costa Rica | June 2027
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Cocos Island has been referred to as one of the seven wonders of the natural world – spend some time here and you’ll quickly understand why.
Here, pristine waters take you back in time to unspoiled oceans; this place is teeming with marine life including 12 species of sharks, 4 types of rays, 4 species of sea turtles and 16 different marine mammals. Divers commonly encounter large schools of hammerheads and jacks, tiger and Galápagos sharks, marble rays, frogfish and octopuses. The island is home to at least 27 endemic fish species, including the Cocos rosy-lipped batfish. Keep an eye out for large pelagic travelers including rays, whales, and dolphins
*Image courtesy of Shmulik Blum- Undersea Hunter
Image taken at Coral Garden, Lady Elliot Island
Lady Elliot Island - Great Barrier Reef- Australia- 2027
Snorkelling and diving is a great way to get up close and personal with the amazing marine life and explore the wonders of the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Voted by Lonely Planet as number 2 of the ‘7 best beaches for snorkelling around the world’ in 2020. Click below for more details.
We will be exploring the two main spots for pelagic sightings during the day. Lighthouse and Coral Gardens are frequently visited by mantas, eagle rays, sharks and turtles, and we will keep an eye out for whales too.
There are countless turtles in the Lagoon that come in with the high tide; those moody and beautiful shots are one click away. Finish the day with drinks at sunset and looking at the Milky Way on this remote island.
Image taken at Darwin’s Arch, Galápagos Islands
Galápagos Islands- Ecuador | October 2028
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The “Enchanted Islands” of the Galápagos are found in the Pacific Ocean, 926 kilometres west of Ecuador. The Galápagos archipelago is composed of 13 main islands, 7 smaller islands and islets.
Undoubtedly some of the most spectacular pelagic diving on the planet, the Galápagos Islands are one of those rare places where you can dive through hundreds of hammerhead sharks to find a whale shark cruising along. Silky sharks, sea turtles, giant morays, schooling fish in their thousands, dolphins and other big animals are frequent visitors as well as huge Galápagos sharks, eagle rays and giant oceanic manta rays. Click below for more details.
Image taken at The Boiler- Socorro Islands
Socorro Islands- Mexico- June 2029
There are very few places in the world that have stayed with me the way Socorro has. After leading my first expedition there in 2023, I came home knowing it wouldn't be my last. Quite simply, it's some of the best diving I've ever experienced, and Roca Partida remains my favourite dive site anywhere in the world.
In June 2029, I'll be returning to the Revillagigedo Islands aboard the Nautilus Belle Amie for another dedicated underwater photography and dive expedition.
Lying hundreds of kilometres off the Pacific coast of Mexico, the islands are wonderfully remote. Days are spent surrounded by open ocean, visiting volcanic islands and isolated pinnacles that attract an extraordinary concentration of pelagic life. Every dive has the potential to be different. Giant oceanic mantas are the stars of Socorro, often choosing to spend long periods interacting with divers, while several species of sharks, bottlenose dolphins, whale sharks (if we're lucky), large schools of jacks and tuna, silky sharks, Galápagos and hammerhead sharks, silvertips, whitetips, rays and clouds of reef fish all make this one of the richest marine ecosystems on the planet.