Shared experience
Share the wonder.
Join other ocean lovers for a small-group photography experience. For solo guests, couples and friends who would enjoy sharing time on the reef.
Small group · Maximum 8 swimmers · Photography includedDibba, Fujairah · UAE
Swim beside
wild sea turtles.
An underwater photography experience with Jono. Snorkel beside wild turtles, with your moments personally photographed.
Shared groups. Maximum 8 guests.
Guided by the rhythm of the ocean.
Small groups · Photography included · Dibba, Fujairah
Meet your photographer
Meet Jono
Greenway.
South African-born and based in the UAE, Jono is an award-winning underwater photographer. He personally leads and photographs your experience.
See the ocean a little differently.
Molchanovs Wave 2 certified freediver
With training in freediving safety and rescue techniques.
Featured on Dubai One TV
Exhibited at Dubai Noor Royal Art Gallery
With training in freediving safety and rescue techniques.
Featured on Dubai One TV
Exhibited at Dubai Noor Royal Art Gallery
The experience
A little further
from the city.
A world away.
Dibba, Fujairah, UAE
Get directions on Google MapsLeave the skyline behind for a morning on the Fujairah coast. Slip into the sea, explore the reef, and share the water with wild turtles moving at their own pace.
Jono brings you to the places he knows and photographs the moments along the way. You get to be in them.
Your time in the ocean
01
Meet, settle in, get ready.
Start at Royal Beach Hotel & Resort with equipment fitting and a clear, personal briefing.
02
Discover the shallow reef.
Explore the reef with Jono as he photographs your time in the water.
03
Explore a little further.
After a rest, take the boat to the island reef. Route and timing depend on conditions.
Allow approximately three hours for the photography experience, then enjoy the rest of your beach day.
What's included
The ocean is the adventure.
We take care of the details.
01
Time in the ocean with Jono
A personal briefing and reef photography experience with Jono. Usually 4–6 people, maximum 8.
02
Professional underwater photographs
Your underwater experience, personally photographed by Jono Greenway.
03
Your snorkeling equipment
Mask, snorkel and fins fitted before your swim. Life jackets available.
04
Boat and skipper
Your boat trip includes a skipper and ladder access.
05
A full beach day
Royal Beach Hotel & Resort day access, with towels and showers.
06
Time to unwind
Bottled water during your experience, plus 10% off at Turtle Beach Bar afterwards.
Always wild. Always respectful.
The ocean
sets the pace.
A turtle gliding past. A flash of colour in the coral. There is as much joy in slowing down as there is in the encounter.
We give wildlife space. No touching, chasing or feeding, and no staged encounters. Turtles are wild animals, so sightings and visibility can never be guaranteed.
Shared & private experiences
Your people.
Your kind of day.
A shared experience, or time reserved for your own group. Tell Jono a little about your plans, and he’ll help you choose the experience that suits you.
Jono will talk through the options with you personally and provide a clear total for your group before you confirm.
The location
Your day
begins in Dibba.
Dibba, Fujairah, UAE.
Approximately a 120-minute drive from Dubai, depending on your starting point and traffic. Perfect for a day trip.
Royal Beach Hotel & Resort
Dibba, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
We meet at Royal Beach. Your session time is arranged around the tides, weather and sea conditions.
Bring your original Emirates ID or passport for the boat check-in. Full meeting instructions are provided with your booking.
A day worth remembering
Some days stay with you.
Find your moment in the ocean. Tell us who is coming and when you would like to visit.
Your experience
What’s
included.
Time in the ocean with Jono, professional underwater photography and the details for your day.
01
Time in the ocean with Jono
A personal briefing and an in-water photography experience around the reef, with no more than eight swimmers.
02
Professional underwater photographs
Your experience photographed personally by Jono Greenway, using a Canon R5 in a dedicated underwater housing.
03
Your snorkeling equipment
Mask, snorkel and fins provided, with life jackets available. Equipment is fitted before you enter the water.
04
Boat and skipper
The boat portion of your experience is included, with a skipper and ladder access.
05
A full beach day
Royal Beach Hotel & Resort day access, plus towels and showers to freshen up after your swim.
06
Time to unwind
Bottled water during the experience and 10% off at Turtle Beach Bar when you stay for a bite afterwards.
Everyone entering the water must be able to swim confidently and completely unassisted. Swimming lessons are not provided.
Good to know
Before your
ocean day.
Where does the experience take place?
We meet at Royal Beach Hotel & Resort in Dibba, Fujairah. This is on the UAE's east coast. The experience takes place in Dibba, not at Snoopy Island.
Do I need to stay at the hotel?
No. Staying at the hotel is optional. Many guests join for the day and drive home.
What happens if the weather becomes dangerous?
If we cancel due to dangerous weather, you’ll be offered a reschedule or a refund.
Is this a swimming lesson?
No. Jono is an underwater photographer, not a swimming instructor. You must already be able to swim confidently and completely unassisted to take part. Swimming lessons are not provided. This applies to both shared and private experiences.
How well do I need to swim?
You don’t need to be an Olympic swimmer, but you should be comfortable in open water and able to swim unassisted. Basic swimming skills are enough, and we’ve had confident five-year-olds join with a parent. If you’re nervous, we can provide a life jacket.
Life jackets do not replace the need to swim completely unassisted.
Is there a minimum age?
Children are very welcome, and there’s no fixed minimum age. To join us in the water, they must be able to swim unassisted and have a responsible adult in the water with them. If your child is six or younger, please speak with Jono before booking so he can help your family make the most of the day.
Can non-swimmers come along?
Non-swimmers can join you for the day but not in the water. If they’d like to join the boat trip too, please discuss this with Jono in advance.
Will we see turtles?
Across just over 100 bookings, we’ve seen turtles on every trip so far. Turtles are wild animals, so sightings can’t be guaranteed.
How long should I allow?
Allow approximately three hours for the briefing, in-water photography, rest and boat portion. Your resort day access lets you enjoy the beach afterwards.
Do you provide snorkeling equipment?
Yes. Masks, snorkels and fins are included and fitted before you enter the water. Life jackets are also available.
What should I bring?
Bring swimwear, sun protection and your original Emirates ID or passport for check-in. Snorkeling equipment, towels and bottled water are included. You will receive meeting and preparation details with your booking.
Are photographs included, and when will I receive them?
Yes. Both shared and private experiences include professional underwater photographs, personally taken by Jono Greenway.
You’ll receive your edited, high-resolution images via a WeTransfer link within seven days of your experience. Anyone with the link can view and download them.
Delivery within 24 hours of your experience is available as an optional paid add-on. Please request it when booking.
Are RAW photos available?
No. Only edited images are available.
Can I book a private experience for a proposal or special occasion?
Absolutely, Jono used to be a wedding photographer and loves helping with proposals or other special occasions. Let Jono know what you’re planning when you enquire, and he’ll help arrange your private experience.
How far in advance should I book?
After you enquire, we’ll send a live booking calendar so you can see the soonest available dates. Sometimes that’s within two days, sometimes two to three weeks, depending on availability.
Is my date confirmed when I send an enquiry?
No. An enquiry starts the conversation about suitable dates, your group and the available options. Jono will guide you through the booking steps. Only proceed with a booking once your experience details are agreed.
What if I arrive late?
Please arrive at the agreed time.
For private bookings, we’ll wait, but your original end time still applies, and we’ll help you make the most of the remaining time.
For shared trips, we can’t hold the group. If you arrive after we’ve started, you won’t be able to join, and there’s no refund.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel 72 hours or more before your booking date, you’ll receive a full refund. At 48 hours before your booking date, you’ll receive a 50% refund. At 24 hours or less, no refund is available.
Booking essentials
Terms &
conditions.
Key conditions for your experience. Please also review the full terms provided with your booking.
Swimming & supervision
Everyone entering the water must be able to swim confidently and completely unassisted. This applies to shared and private experiences. Swimming lessons are not provided. Life jackets do not replace this requirement. All under-18s must be accompanied by an adult; a responsible adult must remain in the water with children.
Wildlife & safety
No touching, chasing, feeding, or harassing marine life. Follow Jono’s instructions and keep clear of coral. We work with nature and sightings and underwater visibility can vary by season, tides, and weather, even from hour to hour, so they’re not guaranteed. Unsafe behaviour, wildlife harassment, or misrepresenting your swimming ability may result in removal from the water without a refund.
Identification & arrival
Bring an original Emirates ID or passport for the boat check-in. Please arrive at the agreed time.
For private bookings, we’ll wait, but your original end time still applies, and we’ll help you make the most of the remaining time.
For shared trips, we can’t hold the group. If you arrive after we’ve started, you won’t be able to join, and there’s no refund.
Cancellations
If you cancel 72 hours or more before your booking date, you’ll receive a full refund. At 48 hours before your booking date, you’ll receive a 50% refund. At 24 hours or less, no refund is available.
Weather & sea conditions
We work with nature, not against it, and nature wins every time. Ocean conditions and visibility aren’t guaranteed and can change quickly, even hourly. We track forecasts and if conditions become dangerous or undiveable, we’ll reschedule or refund. Otherwise, follow Jono’s instructions and take care in the water.
Light rain alone does not automatically mean cancellation. An experience may go ahead only when we deem the overall weather and sea conditions safe.
Timing and bookings
Sending an enquiry does not reserve a date; your booking is confirmed only once completed online. Trip times are fixed because they’re planned around tides, currents, and turtle locations. We can’t change timings, including for private bookings.
Health and medical
You confirm that you’re medically fit to swim in open water and will tell us about any medical conditions, injuries, or limitations that could affect your safety or require adjustments.
Equipment and care
Treat any gear we provide with care. You’ll be charged for any loss or unnecessary damage to equipment beyond normal wear.
Guest photos and video
If you take photos or video on your own devices, you’re responsible for how you use them. Please don’t film or post other people without their permission. We aren’t responsible for how you record or share content.
Edited images and RAW files
We provide edited images only. RAW files aren’t delivered.
Booking transfers
Bookings are non-transferable without our written consent.
Gift cards
Gift cards aren’t refundable and can’t be exchanged for cash.
Risk acknowledgment
You acknowledge that open-water snorkeling involves inherent risks including currents, waves, boats, marine life, and changing visibility, and you accept these risks before participating.
Social media sharing
We’ve adopted a “sharing is caring” approach. Most of our guests enjoy sharing moments from their experience, and we love sharing our own photos and videos, as well as re-posting guests’ content, on Instagram and other social media.
If you’d prefer us not to share any content featuring you, please let us know on WhatsApp in advance. If you see anything we’ve shared that you’d like removed, message us and we’ll happily take it down immediately from our own channels.
We don’t control or take responsibility for content independently posted by other guests on their own social media accounts. If you’re joining a shared experience and don’t want content featuring you shared, please tell the other members of your group in advance. For removal requests, please contact the account holder directly.
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