Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 1 – Arrive in Kodiak, Alaska (D)
Arrive in Kodiak and make your way to our hotel, where you'll meet your instructors and fellow photographers. Depending on arrival times, there may be an opportunity to explore the waterfront, photograph Kodiak Harbor, or simply relax after your travels. This evening we'll gather for a welcome dinner, review the week ahead, discuss photography goals, and prepare our gear for tomorrow's charter flight into the Alaskan wilderness.

Day 2 – Charter Flight to the Katmai Coast & Embark My Lady Alaska (B,L,D)
This morning we board a scenic charter flight across the Shelikof Strait to meet My Lady Alaska, our expedition vessel for the week. The flight itself offers spectacular aerial views of rugged mountains, glaciers, and Alaska's wild coastline.

After settling into our cabins, we'll begin cruising the Katmai coast while keeping a watchful eye for sea otters, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, puffins, bald eagles, whales, and other marine wildlife. If conditions allow, we'll make our first landing to photograph coastal brown bears before returning to the comfort of the boat for dinner.

Days 3–7 – Exploring the Wild Katmai Coast (B,L,D)
Each day is shaped by the wildlife. Our experienced captain and guides continually monitor tides, weather, and bear activity, allowing us to position the boat where photographic opportunities are at their very best.

We'll explore several different bays and coastal estuaries throughout Katmai National Park, landing by skiff to photograph brown bears feeding, foraging, playing, and interacting naturally in spectacular wilderness settings. Because we're mobile, we can relocate whenever changing conditions create better opportunities elsewhere along the coast.

While bears are our primary focus, the Katmai coastline offers an incredible diversity of wildlife. Throughout the week we'll also search for:

• Sea otters floating through protected coves

• Harbor seals hauled out on rocky shorelines

• Steller sea lions

• Bald eagles

• Puffins and other seabirds

• Humpback whales

• Orcas (when luck is on our side)

• Wolves and foxes, which are occasionally seen along the beaches

Photography sessions often begin early and extend into the evening to take advantage of the best light, while midday hours may be spent cruising scenic fjords, repositioning the vessel, reviewing images, or simply enjoying one of the wildest coastlines in North America. Every day is different, making each expedition a unique experience.

Day 8 – Final Morning Wildlife Photography & Return to Kodiak (B)
We'll enjoy one final photography session before saying goodbye to the Katmai coast. After breakfast we'll board our charter flight back to Kodiak, carrying home memory cards filled with remarkable wildlife encounters and unforgettable experiences from one of Alaska's most remote and spectacular regions.

Depending on flight schedules, guests may depart this afternoon or choose to spend an additional night in Kodiak before continuing their travels.