Mantafest is more than just a dive trip; it’s an underwater photography and videography workshop designed for divers of all levels. Hosted at the world-famous Manta Ray Bay Resort in Yap, Micronesia, this annual event combines daily scuba dives, hands-on workshops, and expert guidance to help you take your shooting skills to the next level.
Take a look through the lenses of Ikelite Video Producer Logan Wood and Ambassador David Fleetham as they offer a glimpse of the underwater beauty from Mantafest 2025.
"Goal-oriented, mindful photography is often the difference between a mediocre shot and a great shot. The ability to revisit dive sites, experiment, and work with the same subject over 2 weeks is a learning opportunity unique to Mantafest, and one of the main reasons I look forward to returning every year."
-Logan Wood
Join Us Next Year!
August 23rd through September 5th, 2026. Contact Manta Ray Bay Resort to learn more: www.mantafest.com.
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Logan Wood is a published photographer, cinematographer, and Producer at Ikelite. Stemming from a great appreciation for the outdoors and living an active lifestyle, his work focuses on capturing and sharing the natural world through the latest technologies. When not in the studio, Logan can be found cruising on his bike, going to concerts, and researching where to go next. You can see more of his work at loganwood.net and on Instagram @jlowood
Ambassador David Fleetham left his hometown of Vancouver, Canada, for Maui in 1986 and never looked back. He earned his USCG Captain's license while working in various dive charter businesses, shooting, and submitting his photos to magazines and businesses. One of the most prolific underwater photographers of his time, David now has galleries and agents in over 50 countries that reproduce his images thousands of times each year. Read more...
