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Website updated on September 10, 2025
🆕 Right Whale Diving Trip Report - Day two Added - (September 10, 2025)
Our 2025 right whale adventure in Patagonia has begun! After a long journey from Brazil to Argentina, the team arrived in Puerto Pirámides and wasted no time getting into the wild. 👉 Read the Trip Report
New Blog - The Double-Edged Sword of Wildlife Photography - (September 8, 2025)
Wildlife photography is as much about restraint as it is about the perfect shot. In my latest reflection, I share the raw truth: most animals want nothing to do with us, and every image comes with a responsibility. 👉 Read the Report
Anaconda Diving 2025 Trip Report - (September 6, 2025)
This expedition focused on finding anacondas and giant anteaters. Explore a week of stories, field notes, and photos from one of the richest wildlife destinations on Earth. 👉 Read the Trip Report
Blog Post - Keeping Your Cool in Airports. - (August 30, 2025)
Lost luggage, delayed flights, long lines, travel can test anyone’s patience. But if we remember that airport staff are human too, and that wildlife travel is a privilege, not a guarantee, the journey becomes lighter. 👉 Read the Blog
Jaguar 2025 Trip Report - (August 29, 2025)
From dusty drives along the Transpantaneira to the winding rivers of Brazil’s wetlands, we share daily highlights of jaguars hunting, giant otters playing, caiman, vibrant birdlife, and the unforgettable wild energy of this incredible ecosystem. 👉 Read the Trip Report
Guest Reviews - (August 25, 2025)
We’ve just added two new guest reviews to our Guest Review page! Thank you to everyone who shares their stories and feedback, it means the world and helps future guests know what to expect. Read the Reviews
Alaska Brown Bear Trip Report - (August 22, 2025)
From King Salmon to Katmai National Park, we share the full adventure of photographing brown bears fishing the rivers, chasing salmon, and exploring the wild landscapes of Alaska. 👉 Read the Trip Report
Blog Post: The Battle to Fly with Camera Gear. (July 13, 2025)
Airlines are getting stricter. Airports are charging taxes. And carrying your underwater camera gear is more stressful than ever. In our latest blog, Eli shares hard-earned travel strategies, real-world examples from Churchill to Baja, and the gear hacks that keep his cameras safe in the skies. 👉 Read the Blog
✈️ Trip Updates – What’s Happening Now
Updated on September 9, 2025
🟢 NEXT TRIP!
Right Whales (September 9 - 15, 2025)
Daily updates available here!
🆕 New Trips Added
Anaconda Diving - August 29 - September 4, 2026 (Limited to 3 guests.)
Mongolia Snow Leopards - February 26 - March 12, 2026 (Limited to 4 guests.)
❌ Just Sold Out
Tonga Humpbacks - September 24 - October 1, 2025
Norway Orcas - November 11 - 17, 2025
Tigers and Great Hammerheads - November 29 - December 6, 2025
Sperm Whales - January 16 - 22, 2026
Beaching Orcas - April 1 - 6, 2026
Pink Dolphins - July 5 - 9, 2026
Beluga Whales - July 21 - 27, 2026
Beluga Whales – July 28 - August 3, 2026
Beluga Whales – August 4–10, 2026
Tonga Humpbacks - September 17 - 24, 2026
Polar Bears - November 1 - 7, 2026
