Alaska photography tours

If you want to experience Alaska up close, it doesn't get any better than this. This is a magical combination of intimate encounters with Alaskan wilderness combined with the luxury of warm, dry sleeping accommodations and gourmet meals. Captain Ronn Patterson of Dolphin Charters has been exploring the waters of Southeast Alaska for about 30 years, and Ronn, a former whale biologist, knows this region intimately. Up to eight passengers at a time—served by the captain, naturalist, cook and photographer guide— go on our photo excursions aboard a comfy and cozy 50-foot boat which serves as our base. Nearly all the cruising is in protected inland waters, so seasickness is seldom a problem. Although many professional photographers come on the trips, non-photographers have just as much fun. Depending on interests, several kayaks are available for intimate explorations of the shoreline.

We run on our own schedule, finding the routes that fit the needs and whims of the passengers and the predilections of the wildlife. Our only requirement is that we arrive at and leave designated ports on schedule. Sometimes we reserve visits at various bear reserves well in advance and must honor that obligation. Of course, with our years of experience, we know where the best photo opportunities are and thus we gently stick to that itinerary.

Take a look at some of our past trips.

2011 (Juneau to Wrangell)

2010 (Glacier Bay)

2010 (Hoonah to Wrangell)

2009 (Wrangell to Juneau)

2008 (Juneau to Wrangell)

2008 (Glacier Bay, Hoonah to Juneau)

2007 (Juneau to Wrangell, similar to the trip above)

2006 (Hoonah to Petersburg)

2005 (Wrangell to Petersburg)

2005 (Glacier Bay)

2004 (Sitka to Petersburg)