Maldives is not only an inspiration to divers but artists as well. When those interests are combined,…well, there’s no location more ideal than a berth on Manthiri. Mark Snyder knows that better than most. Mark is a global traveler and accomplished photographer who has earned countless awards for his underwater work — and most of those prize-winning shots were taken on trips with us. More at home in the water than on land, Mark utilized repeated visits to Manthiri, and dozens of dives with Moosa, to help invent a unique technique for capturing life underwater.

“Last year I spent four weeks in Maldives enjoying the incredible hospitality of Manthiri Liveaboard. My experience with the mantas during that trip was incredible. I’ve been all over the world and have still not been to a place with as much sea life as Maldives.”