KENAI FJORDS

Alaska Kenai Fjords Photo Tour / Workshop

June 9-18, 2025

Where Mountains Meet the Sea

From the wild inhabitants of both sea and land, to the mountains stretching out to touch the ocean, there is an untamed beauty waiting to be discovered in this untouched wilderness that lay before you. Humpback whales and Orcas are prominent during May & June. The Harding Icefield covers over 700 square miles in Kenai Fjords National Park and provides spectacular views of calving glaciers. The landscapes here are a reminder that wonder is still ever present in this world of ours. The abundant marine life you'll expect to see includes orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, sea lions, harbor seals, and black bears amongst others.

Join Christopher Balmer as he hosts this workshop and takes you on a photographic journey through the Kenai Fjords of Alaska. Christopher will also be instructing on how to master your camera throughout the workshop.

Thanks to Tony Thompson for use of images of Kenai Fjords

Dates

June 9-18, 2025 - NOW BOOKING!

$6,795 per person (All Rooms Shared) $3,500 Non-Refundable Deposit All Rooms shared by 2 occupants. Balance Due March 6, 2025

Deposits and Balances please pay in cash or check.

CC will incur a 3.5% merchant processing fee.

Flights, Train, & Hotel in Anchorage not included in cost.

See Schedule below for additional costs not included above.

Side Note: Participants Need to be able to hike at least a 1/2 mile in dirt or sand.

To Register - Call us at Perfect Light Camera at 208-523-6789

Details

What To Expect:

Travel aboard a private yacht through several Fjords and stops along the way aside glaciers.

We will be arriving in Anchorage, Alaska, and overnighting before boarding the train to Whittier, where we will board our private yacht. Travel through several Fjords and stops along the way aside glaciers.

Aside from the incredible sweeping landscapes, where mountain, ice and ocean meet - expect the possibilities of sighting a myriad of marine life as well as native Alaskan animal life. Some of that wildlife includes: Black Bears, Harbor Seals, Otters, Orcas, Humpback Whales, Sea Lions, Dall’s Porpoise, Mountain Goats, Puffins, Eagles & many shorebirds, Common Muir, and much more!

Our journey will take us to Seward, where we will board the Alaska train back to Anchorage (approximately a 4 1/2 hour very scenic train ride. Here we will overnight in Anchorage and depart for home the following day.

See SCHEDULE below for details and overnight stays, train tickets and additional customer responsibilities not included in cost of workshop.

Skill Level

Beginner to Pro

Side Note: Participants Need to be able to hike at least a 1/2 mile in dirt or sand.

Your Host

Christopher Balmer

Katie Balmer

What's Included

Lodging throughout the photo tour workshops as outlined in Schedule - includes all nights aboard yacht. If you arrive early you may be able to stay earlier or later but your package only includes the nights for the workshop.

Lodging through the workshop - aboard a private yacht
Meals aboard the yacht
Transport from boat to shore during workshop

What's Not Included

Flights or transportation to Anchorage, Alaska.
Airline Fees to Anchorage, Alaska / Insurance / Passports / Personal Expenses
Overnight stay in Anchorage on 1st and last night of workshop.
Train ticket from Anchorage to Whittier (approx. $120-$220/person)
Train ticket from Seward to Anchorage (approx. $120-$220/person)
Alcoholic beverages
Excessive baggage fees
Gratuities: Suggested Gratuities are: $25 per day per person for boat captain - $10 per day per person for Cook
Any additional tours, activities, etc. not expressly mentioned in the workshop.
Any additional nights accommodations that take place beyond the time frame of the workshop dates other than mentioned above
Laundry (there is an on-site facility)
Any emergency services, if necessary.
Any meals outside of those mentioned above.

What Should I Wear?

Rain Jacket
Fleece coat
One set long underwear
Several long sleeve fishing shirts
Underwear
One pair wool socks
Several pairs cotton socks
Finger less gloves
Fine mesh head net
Hat
Lounge pants for boat
2 T-shirt's to wear on the boat
Comfortable shoes to wear on boat
Shampoo, Soap, razor, Tooth brush, toothpaste, Towel, Tylenol
Large duffel (to transfer clothes on to the float plane)
OFF bug wipes or small can of spray

Suggested Photo Gear

2 camera bodies
One long lens 400mm to 600mm
One medium length lens up to 300mm
Several memory cards
Card reader
Three extra camera batteries
2 battery chargers
Small power strip
Compact 1TB external hard drive
Computer W/Charging cord
3 to 4 cleaning cloths
Rocket blower
Headlamp or small flashlight
Waders and wading belt
Wading boots - no felt soles
Small roll of gorilla brand clear tape for wader repair
Headlamp or flashlight

Enjoy your week aboard our live-a-board yacht, where you'll find all your meals prepared by the captain's first mate. Savory, sweet and excellently prepared dishes are consistently welcoming you back on board. After lunch cast a line off either the port or starboard side and join those in pursuit of their daily catch.

Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles, puffins, sea otters, and an black bear patrolling the waterfront.