What Other Photographers Say

"Prince William Sound is one of my favorite locations to photograph. The stunning array of wildlife make it a photographer's dream. On board the Discovery was a wonderful way to access the Sound. The staff was knowledgeable, accommodating and the food was great!."

- Art Wolfe
Professional Photographer

"I’ll never forget eating a gourmet salmon dinner aboard the Discovery while we drifted in front of the Surprise Glacier. All at once an enormous piece of the glacier began to calve into the fjord. Instantly, everyone jumped up, grabbed cameras and knocked over wine glasses, running out the door to capture the crashing ice. In Alaska, photography trumps gourmet food every time!."

- Professional photographer, Tom Bol, Outdoor Photography

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The Discovery has served as a platform for amateur and professional still and motion picture photographers for many years.

Photographing stranded icebergs along the shore of Prince William Sound on a Discovery Voyages small ship photography cruise, photo by Patrick J. Endres

Photographing stranded icebergs along the shore of Prince William Sound on a Discovery Voyages small ship photography cruise. Photo by Patrick J. Endres

Opportunities to catpure stunning wildlife, like these sea otters lounging on ice floes on a Discovery Voyages small ship photography cruise. © Gerald Corsi.

Opportunities to catpure stunning wildlife, like these sea otters lounging on ice floes on a Discovery Voyages small ship photography cruise. Photo by Gerald Corsi.

The Discovery's professional staff combined with Prince William Sound's abundant wildlife and birding photography opportunities, make the perfect combination for compelling photography. Captain Rand, an avid photographer himself, is familiar with the complex demands often involved with capturing great photos, and he and the Discovery crew understand the necessary needs, elements and interests of photographers: positioning the vessel, operating inflatable skiffs, critical maneuvering, timing of lighting and an intimate knowledge of the sounds secret treasures.

Brilliant colors under cloudy skies offer moody landscape photo opportunities in Port Wells on a Discovery Voyages small ship photography cruise, photo by Patrick J. Endres

Brilliant colors under cloudy skies offer moody landscape photo opportunities in Port Wells on a Discovery Voyages small ship photography cruise. Photo by Patrick J. Endres

The small ship m/v Discovery is available to charter for film crews, videographers, photo clubs, or groups wanting a voyage with an emphasis on photography. We invite you to organize your own trip or participate in our scheduled Discovery Photo Voyage, guided by a professional Alaskan photographer.

Capture a humpback whale as it passes by the M/V Discovery in Port Wells on a Discovery Voyages small ship photography cruise, photo by Captain Rand

Thousands of birds take wing simultaneously at the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival on our Spring Photography Voyage. Photo by Hugh Rose.

Our Spring Wildlife and Photography Voyage offers outstanding bird watching, wildlife viewing and photo opportunities throughout Prince William Sound during a season that offers some of the best weather of the year. Guided by photonaturalist Hugh Rose, the trip includes three days focused around the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival in Cordova, where migratory birds from across the Western Hemisphere stop to refuel.

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Take advantage of our professional staff and abundant wildlife and birding photography opportunities.