BAHAMAS EXPEDITION LEADER MAGNUS LUNDGREN 2017 ADVENTURE

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1 EXPEDITION LEADER MAGNUS LUNDGREN 2017 ADVENTURE BAHAMAS Tigers & Hammerheads. Join us on a very special adventure to the holy grail of shark diving in the Bahamas in the Caribbean. A trip where we focus on close encounters with the legendary tiger sharks, the elusive great hammerhead, and many other shark species. Tiger sharks around the epic site Tiger Beach Elusive Great hammerheads around Bimini Many other shark species around Stable ride aboard Dolphin Dream Excellent service and food on the boat UW-photo workshop with Photo Pro Magnus Lundgren

2 Tiger Sharks at Bahamas Situated north of Grand Bahamas is Tiger Beach. Known for its clear and calm waters and considered among professional photographers/film makers as the best shark destination in the world. Here you will experience close encounters with tiger, lemon, and reef sharks and if you are lucky even more. You will embark at West Palm Beach, Florida on board the liveaboard M/Y Dolphin Dream and set your course towards Grand Bahamas and Tiger Beach. You will arrive around sunset the next day. You now have a couple of days with exciting shark dives ahead of you. Between the dives, you can relax on deck and enjoy a burger or some ribs, whilst the shark fins continue to appear in the water. This journey is perfect for divers who have shark diving on their bucket list. If you want to see sharks up close, in this case really close, then this journey is for you. This adventure will also give you the opportunity to take fantastic photos up close. Hammerheads at Bimini As if tiger, lemon and reef sharks weren t enough, this special expedition itinerary will finish with a couple of days at Bimini Island. A place most famous for its great hammerheads. You will be diving with these beautiful sharks in shallow waters of about 7 meters deeps. These shallow dives with white sand bottom makes a terrific scenery for your photos. Bimini is also famous for encounters with the bull shark and hopefully you will get to see them as well. There is a special group of Atlantic spotted dolphins living on the edge of the Little Bahama Bank. These dolphins have developed a unique, voluntary bond with us humans. During your trip there is a chance that you will meet this group when you are relocating or during the evening.

3 M/Y Dolphin Dream - Your liveaboard Our operator has 25 years of experience with shark diving using bait in the water. They are considered to be one of the most experienced and qualified operators. M/Y Dolphin Dream is a stable shrimp trawler that has been rebuilt to a liveaboard boat. The boat has everything a diver can expect, but without the luxury. On the top deck, there is the canteen, where the chef will be serving food from the American cuisine. How about hamburger, ribs, pizza, chips, desserts and drinks etc? There are five spacious cabins with full size upper and lower bunk beds and one large cabin with a double bed. On deck you will find the diving platform. This is where all diving will be done from and also where you will keep your equipment. You can relax in the large galley/lounge area equipped with TV, DVD player, stereo and books. You will also find a room for assembling cameras and electrical outlets.

4 Is it safe? Captain Scott and his crew have worked with shark diving for 25 years. They offer great service and safe diving. They are hired by divers from all over the world and are very keen that everyone experiences a safe encounter with the big sharks. Making 3-4 dives a day is not a problem as the diving locations have a maximum depth of about 12 metres. How does it work? Captain Scott or one of the dive guides will inform you how to act respectfully among the sharks. It is important to be aware of the current. The fish scent is spreading along the current, which attracts the big sharks, such as the tiger shark. The guide is always the first one in the water. He brings a bait of frozen fish, which he uses to attract the sharks. If the sharks are shy, you might have to lie down on the sand, making you a non-threat. When the timid tiger shark has taken its bait that is when the show begins. It is very important to keep eye contact with the sharks. Help each other out by making everyone aware of where the tiger sharks are. Equipment and sun protection? Leave your colourful diving equipment at home. The big tiger shark is extremely curious of bright, shiny colours. This makes it essential that all divers have equipment in dark colours, preferably black with hood and gloves. NOTE! Check your equipment before departure. If you are using a DINregulator, do not forget to bring a YOKE adapter. During March/April, the weather in the Bahamas is comparable to the Scandinavian summer. Bring a cap/hat, sunglasses and sun lotion. It is important to stay alert at all times against the sun. Shorts and t-shirt is recommended on the boat. In case of strong wind during the nights, you will be transferred to a protected lagoon.

5 Magnus Lundgren Magnus has 20 years of experience guiding expeditions around the world, as well as being an educator in underwater photography, giving his expeditions an extra flair. Participants on this exclusive adventure are bound to develop their skills just by listening to him. My goal has always been to coach participants at their ambition level so that advice and tips can lead to results there and then. Magnus will be there as the photo pro. A little about Magnus Magnus pictures have been published around the world and his articles have even made it to a two page spread in National Geographic Magazine. Today Magnus is the driving force behind the world s largest photo project Wild Wonders of Europe [wild-wonders.com] and during 2015 the same group will start up a similar initiative in China [ He is also one of the founders of Exposure Expeditions, a board member of the organisation Wild Wonders Foundation and a proud member of Naturfotograferna/N Magnus Lundgren s list of international awards is long, stretching over several decades. He is most proud of his award in the very prestigious competition Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and only a few years ago he was crowned European Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his picture of a sailfish thrusting its sword through a school of sardines. Magnus has represented Sweden in three world championships in underwater photography and took home the silver medal in Mauritius He has worked as a professional photographer for several decades.

6 Underwater workshop with Magnus Lundgren During this adventure you will have the chance to take spectacular photographs of big sharks and other marine life. Magnus will have three very informative and inspiring presentations during the first few evenings of the trip. Presentation 1 - Getting ready for Bahamas and the action photography ahead! Learn more about diving with big sharks and how to prepare your camera and other equipment, as well as yourself, before the adventure begins. Presentation 2 - Shark photography in the Bahamas Learn about the sharks and how to dive and photograph them (wide angle techniques). You learn about hard ware, different techniques, image ideas and how to materialise your specific ideas. Presentation 3 - Processing your shark images How to process your shark images? Magnus will walk you through the important steps so that your pictures will reach a new level. Your photo pro Magnus Lundgren will give briefings during the trip, as well as give photography feedback to those that would like to have it. In plenty of time prior to departure, you will be sent an giving tips about what to bring with you on this adventure. At that time, you will also have time to ask specific questions to Magnus regarding photography in preparation of the trip, magnus@exposureexpeditions.com.

7 YOUR BAHAMAS ADVENTURE DAY BY DAY Tuesday, March 29 We recommend that you arrive in Florida at the latest on this date and spend one night in a hotel. This allows for extra time should your baggage, or yourself, not arrive on the planned arrival day. We can help you book the extra hotel nights, just contact us about it. Wednesday, March 30 The boat will depart from Palm Beach Florida; boarding time is between 16:00-19:00. Upon arrival to the boat, you will check in and have a thorough safety briefing, as well as receive other interesting information about your adventures to come. With everyone safely onboard, the boat will depart from the harbour and sail overnight to the Bahamas. Thursday March 31 In the morning we clear customs on Grand Bahama Island. Then we cruise to Tiger Beach and make 2 to 3 dives with tigers, lemons, Caribbean reefs and nurse sharks that afternoon. Friday April 1 - Sunday April 3 Daily shark dives around Fish Tales or Tiger beach, 3-4 dives a day. April 3 overnight crossing to Bimini. Monday April 4 - Wednesday April 6 Dive for great hammerheads off coast of South Bimini, 3-4 dives a day. Thursday April 7 Arrive back in West Palm Beach, clear customs and disembark around 10:30. Time to check out from the liveaboard and transfer back to a local hotel to sleep for one night or catch an afternoon flight home. We recommend a night in West Palm Beach should there be any unforeseen delays with the boat. Please note! Please note that the itinerary is only a preliminary plan. Activities can change, or may need to be exchanged, in the case of adverse weather conditions or other unexpected incidents. Your expedition leader is there to make sure that you get the most out of your holiday.

8 ABOUT THE ADVENTURE Date March 30 April 7, 2017 Destination Bahamas & Bimini - Caribbean Included in the price 8 nights in shared cabin on Dolphin Dream All food and soft drinks while on board the boat 7 days diving incl. guide, 12 L tank, weights, belt and air UW-photo workshop with Magnus Lundgren Not included in the price Flight to/from Florida Transfer airport/hotel boat r/t Extra hotel nights before and after the liveaboard Alcohol on board the boat Other activities, dive equipment, drinks and meals not specified above Tips for guides and crew Price per person USD How can I pay for my trip? You can pay by bank transfer or our online payment system. We accept only Visa and MasterCard. Contact us if you would like to pay in another currency. Do not make the currency exchange without our permission. Please note that all extra payment fees must be paid by the customer. How much do I pay and when? When you have accepted the offer from Fourth Element Adventures, you will receive a booking confirmation within one to two workdays. To confirm your spot, a deposit of 350 USD is required within 7 days of the booking date. This trip does not include the international flight. Please double check with us about what date and time you need to arrive/depart to your destination before booking the flight yourself and then send us your flight schedule. The final trip payment should be in Exposure Expeditions account a minimum of 14 days prior to your departure date. Contact Fourth Element Adventures -

9 ABOUT THE ADVENTURE Extras Equipment rental Complete dive equipment rental is available. Please contact us for the most updated price. Important Your passport must be whole and valid for more than six months after your arrival back home. Please note that you need to apply for an ESTA if you are flying through, or to the US, and do not hold an American or Canadian passport.. The application must be done online via: esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ and a fee is incurred which is not included in the price of this trip. The application must be done a minimum of 72 hours before arrival to the US. All divers must have a dive certificate, dive logbook, proof of dive insurance, a dive computer and a surface marker buoy with them on their dive trip. For this trip we recommend all divers to be certified PADI Open Water Divers or equivalent and have a minimum of 20 logged dives. If you have not been diving within one year of your departure we strongly recommend that you complete a scuba review course. Please make sure that you have a valid insurance which includes scuba diving. If you do not have insurance or need a complement, we strongly recommend you to purchase a diving insurance such as DAN or similar, diversalertnetwork.org. Due to ever increasing baggage restrictions on flights, overweight and extra baggage must be reported to, and accepted by the flight company. Pricing and baggage allowance varies between flight companies. Please note that Fourth Element Adventures and Exposure Expeditions is not responsible for baggage being denied pre-departure, or at the time of check-in. This trip has been arranged together with Exposure Expeditions! We reserve the right for price changes due to currency fluctuations. When you book your trip you accept Exposure Expeditions terms and conditions: exposureexpeditions.com/en/my-trip/termsconditions. The given information that Exposure Expeditions has in its written information (i.e. the trips content, amount of dives, diving at a special location) is provided under the pretence of optimal conditions (i.e. political/ governmental decisions, weather, etc). The dive leader or boat captain in charge of the trip, always has the right to change the contents of the trip due to weather, political decisions, or other acts that lie outside of their control that can affect the customers or ships safety. In this situation, the customer has no right to compensation or refund.