Learn from the most respected underwater photographers in the world during Manta Ray Bay Hotel's Manta Fest in Yap, Micronesia. Best of all, there is no additional cost for these valuable photo seminars! All workshops will take place in the comfort of the resort's large meeting room. Professional photographers featured at the event include: Mike Veitch Sep. 1-30, 2007; David Fleetham Sep. 12-26, 2007; Scott Johnson Sep. 24-Oct. 3, 2007 and Marty Snyderman Oct. 5-19, 2007 (Dates are subject to change).

Manta Fest is a celebration of underwater photography, exotic marine life, Yapese culture and island life. Throughout the months of September and October 2007, divers vacationing at the luxurious Manta Ray Bay Hotel in Yap may also receive a refund* if they do not encounter a Manta during a week-long stay at Manta Ray Bay. Yap's waters are world-renown for big action like, mantas, sharks, turtles and other pelagics. Manta Ray Bay Hotel is a 35-room luxury resort owned and operated by Bill Acker. More details are available at www.mantafest.com and www.mantaray.com.

Seven-night, ten-dive packages start at $1,147 p.p., dbl. occ. For reservations, contact your local dive retailer, travel agent, or our generous Manta Fest sponsors, Trip-N-Tour/Caradonna, [email protected] and Ultimate Dive Travel, [email protected].

* Some restrictions may apply.