Underwater Photography and Videography in the Maldives – with INON Japan On Board

Published 3 weeks agoon October 20, 2026

Photograph, film and learn with Shaff Naeem and Dan Abbott aboard Emperor Voyager

Naluva Voyage organises liveaboard diving trips around selected themes, bringing together people with shared interests. This trip is hosted by Shaff Naeem, an underwater photographer from the Maldives, and British underwater filmmaker Dan Abbott.

INON Japan will also be on board, inviting guests to try its latest equipment. Those who discover something they would like to add to their own setup can also purchase it on board if they wish.

Shaff’s photography workshops cover composition, lighting and camera settings. Dan will share underwater filming techniques, camera movement and visual storytelling. Group reviews of photographs and footage will provide participants with practical feedback and ideas to put into practice on the following dives.

The trip is designed for certified divers who already own an underwater camera or video setup. The programme is suitable for both newcomers to underwater photography and experienced photographers and filmmakers.

For details of the itinerary, package and booking, visit the Naluva Voyage website.

Saeed Rashid

Saeed Rashid is Scubaverse.com's Underwater Photography Editor and a highly respected underwater photographer and educator. He works at Bournemouth University, where he teaches photography, journalism and media, helping students develop strong creative and technical skills. He’s also a diver and collaborates with leading diving brands such as Fourth Element and Suunto. In addition, he serves as one of the European Coordinators for the Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society, supporting young people in marine science, exploration and conservation. Saeed runs Focus Visuals, offering underwater photography workshops to aspiring photographers and divers. He is also part of the team behind Underwater Photographer of the Year. Over the years his work has been featured in well-known diving and photography publications all over the world, and his images—often vibrant shots of marine life and underwater environments—are used to raise awareness about ocean conservation.