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Nature Photography Cruises

Excellent close up and low angle photography from one of the two Northern Song’s Rigid Inflatable Boats.

Cruise protected waters, enjoy varied landscapes and cultures and witness wildlife spectacles.

Highlights of your cruise might include journeying through a narrow fjord, encountering a curious humpback whale, or watching brown bears feeding on salmon. Or maybe they include kayaking near an ancient blue glacier, and hiking in moss-cloaked rainforest.

Perhaps you’ll delight in exploring the tiny world within a tide pool, watching waterfalls tumble down steep mountains, or visiting a Native village to meet and learn about the people who have lived and created art here for centuries. Whatever most interests you, we want to help you experience and photograph it.

The very stable decks of Northern Song provides plenty of space for photographers.

Enhance your photography skills with the help of our professional photographer guides

Southeast Alaska offers an incredible array of opportunities for photography, but it also presents its challenges. The fading light of sunset, the quick movements of wildlife, and the captivating reflections on water: all require a varied approach from the photographer. 

That’s why our special photography expeditions are led by a professional nature photographer. Whether you are a relative beginner, or are looking to enhance your skills, you’ll be able to receive instant “on the spot” advice from a professional. Discover how to use light and changing conditions to your best advantage. Learn how to make the most of your equipment and ability. And most importantly, have fun in a dynamic setting!

Scenics include; calving glaciers, ice bergs, temperate old growth rain forest, isolated beaches, small boat commercial fishing, spawning-jumping salmon and a myriad of sea birds.

Getting ashore for close up wildlife and landscape photography is a must.

Maximize your experiences in one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine natural places

We want you to come away from your experiences with more than pretty pictures. That is why our guides aren’t just photography experts. They are also highly versed in the the geology, ecology, and natural and cultural histories of Southeast Alaska, and will help to provide context to the stunning scenery around you.

In order to provide you with a customized experience, our guided photography cruises are limited to 8 participants.

 

The spacious Northern Song offers ample room to stage photographic equipment and comfortable areas for photo editing.

2025 Spring Photo Cruises

Eagles & Whales in Five Days -Individual Cabins

Sitka to Sitka
Mar 21 – 25, 2025
$6,000 – $5,270 per person
Trip ID: A015


Sitka Sound Herring Spawn, Eagles, and Whales -Custom Charter

Sitka to Sitka
Mar 27 – Apr 3, 2025
$63,530 – Up to 10 travelers
Trip ID: A025


Whales, Eagles, Otters & Chichagof Island Cruise – Custom Charter
Sitka to Sitka
Apr 6 – 13, 2025
$63,530 – Up to 10 travelers
Trip ID: A035


Fjords, Hotsprings, Icebergs & Grey Whales – Custom Charter

Sitka to Petersburg
Apr 17 – 24, 2025
$63,530 – Up to 10 travelers
Trip ID: A045


Epic Alaska Seascapes & Wildlife with Guide Rick Sammon – Individual Cabins
Petersburg to Sitka
Apr 27 – May 4, 2025
$8,886 – $8,013 per person
Trip ID: A055


2025 Summer Photo Cruises

“Focus on Whales” with Guide Jim Nahmens – Individual Cabins

Petersburg to Petersburg
Jul 14 – 21, 2025
$9,665 – $8,624 per person
Trip ID: A145


“Focus on Whales” with Guide Dr. Adam Pack – Individual Cabins

Petersburg to Petersburg
Jul 23 – 30, 2025
$9,665 – $8,624 per person
Trip ID: A155



2026 Spring Photo Cruises

Herring Spawn with Photographer Juan Pons – Individual Cabins
Sitka to Petersburg
Apr 17 – 24, 2026
Trip ID: A046

2026 Summer Photo Cruises

“Focus on Whales” with Guide Dr. Adam Pack – Individual Cabins

Petersburg to Petersburg
Jul 23 – 30, 2026
$9,665 -$8,714 per person
Trip ID: A156


Focus on Whales with Jim Nahmens-Individual Cabin

Petersburg to Petersburg
Aug 1 – 8, 2026
$9,665 -$8,714 per person
Trip ID: A166



Copyright Richard Sandor

“Nine trips — That says it all!”

2023
Richard Sandor
Denver, CO

Copyright Richard Sandor

“Best Week of My Life! 2nd best week was this trip two years ago. Focus on the Whales.”

2023
Liz Ubelhor
Stamping Ground, KY