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Hackberry Farm Photography Workshops Smoky Mountains

Southeast Alaska - Click and Cruise

This service is fully booked.

July 8-15th, 2027

Starts Jul 8, 2027
7,500 US dollars
Sitka, Alaska and the surrounding seas

Service Description

I'm excited to share an unforgettable photography opportunity with you! Imagine capturing breathtaking photos of bears, humpback and killer whales breaching, playful porpoises, majestic glaciers, and awe-inspiring fjords. We'll cruise aboard a private yacht offers unparalleled access to the Inside Passages, the most stunning scenery and wildlife. Here's what you can expect: • Unforgettable Photography Opportunities: Capture incredible wildlife encounters, caving glaciers, and dramatic landscapes from the comfort of a custom-built, 43-foot, expedition-style catamaran while venturing out each day. • We'll likely photograph brown and black bears, sea otters, sea lions, whales up close, and a host of birds along the way. • Intimate & Exclusive Experience: This excursion is limited to six (6) guests • All-Inclusive Luxury: Indulge in delicious Alaskan cuisine and freshly caught seafood, enjoy comfortable accommodations, and explore hidden coves quaint Alaskan villages! • Fun: This is just a fun group of local Alaskans who know the area well. The captain is a long-time operator in these waters and knows the area intimately.. This boat is built for photography cruises! What all can we expect to see? Aside from incredbile scenery, this time of year we can expect to see and photograph up-close bears, sea otters, sea lions, whales, and much more. Will we spend any time on land? Yes! The ship is just the way we get from location to location. We'll spend a lot of time exploring the wilds of Alaska on land. In fact, each night we’ll spend our evenings in lodges along our cruise. Will the Water be Rough? No. We'll be on the inside passageways and protected by the numerous islands that surround the beautiful blue waters of Southeast Alaska. Where do we Start and End? We start in Sitka, Alaska and end in Petersburg, Alaska. They have flights there daily from Seattle, Washington via Alaska Airlines. What's Included? Lodging, meals, photography instruction, staff gratuities, and all boat-based activities. This trip is ALL-INCLUSIVE. All you have to do is get yourself to and from Petersburg, Alaska.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

On this excursion, each participant must pay a $3300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit that goes directly to our travel partners in Costa Rica. A deposit is required upon registration to reserve a spot for this workshop. If booking within 90 days of the trip's start, the total cost of the trip is required to make a reservation. ​ If final payments are not received within 90 days of the trip's start, we can consider your reservation canceled and offer that spot to someone else. If you do cancel, we require written notice in which cancellation fees in the following amounts will apply: If canceled within 90 days prior to departure - the total cost of the trip fee (minus deposit) is forfeited. No partial refunds will be made for parts of the workshop that are not used by the client, itinerary changes, or unforeseen circumstances. Russell Graves reserves the right to cancel a trip for any reason. . To that extent, travel insurance is recommended for this and other trips. Please inquire about vendors for travel insurance.


Contact Details

430.440.0085

russell@russellgraves.com

1512 County Road 2907, Dodd City, TX, USA


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