Land, Sea & Sky Photography Workshop Retreat

Born in Australia, Rob has spent much of his life travelling overseas with his career. He’s been to over 40 countries working with international brands. Most recently, he’s been working with some of the largest travel companies in the world, including Lonely Planet and Cool Hunting.

Photography is Rob’s way of capturing the remarkable places he’s been and moments he’s had, to share it with the world.

He’s now venturing to the Whitsundays where he can expertly guide you on how to do the same – in one of Australia’s most remarkable destinations.

To see more of Rob’s work, go to his website here: Rob King Photography

• Whitehaven Beach (voted best in the world)
• Hill Inlet Lookout
• Bush-walks
• Multiple snorkel locations
• The chance to visit the outer Great Barrier Reef (weather permitting)
• Daily expertly guided workshops on how to capture the best photo by renowned tourism photographer Robert King
• Real adventure sailing (weather permitting)

There is no set itinerary on this Photography Workshop Retreat, trips are planned around the weather conditions, tides and the group desires. The above are just examples of what we can do and where we can go.

We will visit up to 4 snorkel sites – we choose the best site and timings based on the weather and tides out of the following locations:

Blue Pearl Bay – Cockatoo Point – Black Island – Langford Reef – Caves Cove – Butterfly Bay – Luncheon Bay – Manta Ray Bay – Mackerel Bay -Peters Bay – Saba Bay – Cateran Bay – Outer GBR (multiple sites)

Explore the North and South end of Whitehaven Beach and visit two different lookouts (Hill Inlet Lookout & South Whitehaven Lookout).

Bush-walks that range from 20 minutes to 3 hours. Our favorites are:

The Cairn (Whitsunday Island) – Whitsunday Peak (Whitsunday Island) – Border Island – Chance Bay to South Whitehaven (Whitsunday Island) – Chalkie’s Lookout (Haslewood Island) – Hill Inlet Lookout (Whitsunday Island) -Nara Inlet Trail (Hook Island) – Hayman Island Track, Passage Peak (Hamilton Island) – South Molle Island

Sunset beach hangs- our favorites are:

Langford Island Sand Spit – Scrubhen Beach (Hook Island) – Chalkie’s Beach (Haslewood Island)

In the evenings, chill on deck with our crew and your new mates, have a few drinks, stargaze and then let the calm water gently rock you to sleep.

This Photography Workshop Retreat tour departs Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach at 10am and returns on the last day at approximately 3:30 pm
Minimum guests: 10
Maximum guests: 19

• Three experienced and fun crew (a skipper and two deckhands/hosts) plus professional photographer Robert King 
• Daily practical workshops where you are guided through best settings, per nightly reflection and editing sessions
• 4 days and 3 nights aboard a 24-metre ex-racing sailing yacht.
• Experience real adventure sailing
• Daily breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner & dessert while on the charter – you also get the opportunity to eat freshly caught seafood prepared by your crew and generally speared by your experienced crew members (spearfishing is the most sustainable way to catch fish from the ocean)
• Tea, coffee, hot chocolate & filtered water (BYO alcohol & other beverages)
• Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel & suit – we provide thicker suits in the winter months)
• Comfy bed, pillow, bed linen in open-plan/door style accommodation
• All Marine Park fees
• USB charging stations, sun and rain shades, hot showers, shower towel & yoga mats (for yoga and to use to sleep on deck if you wish)
• Beach and Island transfers from the main vessel via a 12-person tender vessel
• Access to tropical islands for hiking and beach stops including the famous Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet.
• Visit the outer Great Barrier Reef and island snorkelling locations (minimum 4 sites)

If you are interested in more underwater activities try our Whitsundays Freediving Trip

 Accommodation on all Prosail vessels including this Photography Workshop Retreat is in dormitory-style cabins/sections below deck. Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions and for the comfort and safety of all guests and crew, charters will run with a maximum of 19 guests ensuring all guests have their own bed (unless they would like to share).

& vegBreakfast
Day 2: Selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit salad & bread with a selection of spreads, all served with tea & coffee
Day 3: Pancakes! Plus the same as Day 2
Day 4: Bacon & scrambled eggs with stone-baked bread, tea, coffee, fruit and cereals.

Morning Snack
Day 1: Fresh fruit platter
Day 2, 3 & 4: Tea, coffee & hot chocolate served with fresh fruit & muffins, lamingtons or banana bread.

Lunch
Day 1: BBQ burgers served with bread rolls, cheese and a selection of salad
Day 2: Chicken skewers served with a Mediterranean pasta salad, Greek salad and stone-baked bread
Day 3: Bread rolls served with deli ham, cheese, and a selection of salad
Day 4: Thai chicken noodle salad

Afternoon snack
Day 1: Platter with cheese, crudités, crackers & dips
Day 2: Cheesy nachos served with salsa, sour cream and sweet chilli
Day 3: Oven roasted cob loaf
Day 4: Fruit platter

Dinner
Day 1: Roast chicken and stuffing served with creamy mashed potato, steamed vegetables, gravy and stone-baked bread
Day 2: Beef burritos – Build your own with tortillas, salad, sour cream, cheese and guacamole
Day 3: Fish & vegetable curry with rice and stone-baked bread

Dessert
Day 1: Tea, coffee & hot chocolate with chocolate fudge brownie
Day 2: Tea, coffee & hot chocolate with cheesecake
Day 3: Tea, coffee & hot chocolate with apple pie and custard

*We cater for most diet requirements at no extra cost. Please note that this menu is subject to change.

Whitsundays Photography Workshop Retreat: Check-in Arrangements

Guests are asked to confirm their travel 48 hours before departure by emailing info@prosail.com.au

Who is This Trip For?
Anyone and everyone! We live in a digital world, and one where it’s extremely easy to start your own digital business. This photography workshop retreat is for both those who want to get better at taking photos for their business or personal socials, but also are just keen to have fun. Rob has been in the field for most of his life with a huge social media presence of 200k +, so he knows what works and what doesn’t. 

What to Pack
Please pack in a soft small bag.  We suggest swimmers, towel, sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, hat, jacket or sweater, sandals/joggers/thongs for island walk, toiletries, and any prescribed medicines.  There are no shops around the islands, so please pick up important items or treats before arriving at the marina.

Drinks

Broomstick is a BYO vessel, this means you are able to bring your own alcohol onto the tour (no glass please). Filtered drinking water is included throughout your tour, you are welcome to bring a bottle and fill it as much as you like, however for your convenience soft drinks and bottled water are available for purchase on board. The crew will keep a tab and you can pay at the end of your tour. 

Inexperienced Swimmers/Snorkellers
Don’t worry, we supply swimming noodles and additional floatation as required.  We will do a risk assessment on every guest before entering the water.  While in the water the small tender will be relatively close by.  We also have staff on look-out duty.  In the Whitsundays, the reefs we visit are off the beaches, so it is pretty easy to make way to the beach.

Large Luggage
Large bags cannot be taken on-board.  Storage services are available at our office 

Please read the terms and conditions for our Land, Sea & Sky: Photography Workshop Retreat Below 

• Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure will result in complete forfeiture of the full price. Cancellations made outside of 7 days before departure will just incur a $35 admin fee.  Any date changes can be accepted without a fee up to 7 days prior to departure. Please note that the 7-day cancellation policy will always be calculated from the original departure date. 
• All prices are per person in AUD and include GST, National Park and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park entry fees, professional skipper and deckhands, live-aboard accommodation, all meals, fresh linen, use of snorkelling equipment and snorkel suits. Prices do not include airfares or transfers to and from the marina, accommodation pre or post-tour or extras. 
• Prosail tours are perfect for adventurous singles, couples and groups normally aged between 18-45. We have no age limit, however you must be ‘young at heart’ and understand the adventurous and social nature of our tours. Some under 18’s may be accepted on board by request.
• All guests must be able to move freely about a boat unassisted. 
• No large bags or suitcases will be accepted on-board. Luggage can be stored at most accommodation locations or at the Red Cat Adventures shop in Airlie Beach for a small fee.
• BYO alcohol and drinks (no glass or red wine please). 
• Our Whitsundays Yoga Retreat caters for most diet requirements – vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free. Please call our office if diet requirements differ from these. Please note that there is limited diet alternatives to our desserts (which include gluten and dairy).  
• We reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice at any time for any reason.  
• All charters are subject to weather and the vessel operator’s discretion. 
• We recommend you take out travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss of personal goods and the inability to travel due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances. This is an adventure product and clients should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard guests, we cannot be responsible for any damage, personal injury or loss due to the actions of passengers that are beyond our control.  
• If travelling to Airlie Beach by road, please allow extra time to travel during the wet season (Dec-May) as we occasionally have road closures due to flooding.  
• At certain times of the year, rare but ‘dangerous’ jellyfish inhabit these waters and passengers should take care of their own safety. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk and the owner of the vessel will not be liable for any personal injury, illness, death or any other consequences whatsoever of passengers being stung by jellyfish. To minimise this risk, you will be provided with a full-length protective ‘Snorkel Suit’ to wear whilst swimming and snorkelling during the tour.  
• Prosail shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any injury to person or property which is suffered or sustained by any passenger as a result of participating in any of its sailing adventures, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.  
• If you choose to leave a Prosail tour at any stage of your own choice, Prosail will no longer be held accountable for your persons or belongings.  
• Prosail Queensland Pty Ltd Adventures ABN 90 114 145 774