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- Round trip transportation from your Haines cruise ship terminal!
- English speaking professional photographer guide!
- Complimentary sack lunch!
- A hands on photo expedition to learn more about photography and take some great shots!
- Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy unique sights of Haines and Alaska!
Escape from the cruise ship sponsored shore excursion crowds of Haines to the stunning scenery of the Chilkat Valley. Upon arrival in Haines, you will meet your professional photographer excursion guide at the cruise pier. Your guide will spend the day helping you capture the best photos of the Chilkat Valley's unique attractions. After a brief introduction and time to learn the different levels of photography experience that each shore excursion guest has, you will set off to capture incredible shots.
No two Haines Photography Cruise Excursions are alike. Depending on the time of year and weather conditions the day of your excursion, your photography guide will select his favorite locations and provide you with ample time to set up the best shots. Your professional photographer/guide will have previously scouted out the best areas for the day's photo shoot. May, June, and July feature wildflowers and eagles. Beginning in August, due to the pink salmon starting to spawn, the opportunity to see brown bear feeding along the banks of the river increases. When bears are present, every effort will be made to give you safe bear viewing and photography. A break will be taken midday for a complimentary box lunch.
The theme of this Photography Cruise Excursion in Haines is flexibility, fun and learning rather than adherence to a rigid schedule. Participants must provide all photographic equipment; experience in photography is not necessary. Even a simple point-and-shoot camera will work, but by all means, bring all your photo gear. This will be a great time to learn what your camera can do, and then actually try it out right there on the spot.
All too soon, you will drive back to Haines, but the shore excursion is not over. The scenery is constantly changing regardless which route you take. Although wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, there is always the potential of wildlife or marine life sightings, so keep your eyes open.
Where we meet
For this Haines Nature and Wildlife Photography Excursion, you will meet your local excursion guide right at the Haines cruise pier area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.
Excursion FAQ's
Q. Will they cancel the Haines Photography Cruise Excursion if it is raining?
Answer
A. The Haines Photo Sightseeing Shore Excursion operates rain or shine, within safety guidelines. The local excursion operator will decide at the time of departure, to postpone or cancel the excursion.Q. Will I see wildlife on this Haines Alaska Nature and Wildlife Photography Excursion?
Answer
A. Although there is no guarantee to wildlife sightings, the further you go from civilization, the stronger your chances become. This area is known for sightings.Q. Is a camera included in the excursion?
Answer
A. No. Guests are responsible for bring all of their own photography equipment. Q. Do I need to take my passport with me on the Haines Nature and Wildlife Photography Excursion to show with my Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket?
Answer
A. No, it is not necessary to take along your passport or driver's license (unless the excursion requires a driver's license as noted in "Restrictions" and/or "Notes"). Your local Shore Excursion Operator has your booking on hand and will await you showing the Electronic Ticket or a digital copy of it on a mobile device as all tickets can be QR code scanned.
Cancellation
For the Haines Nature and Wildlife Photography Excursion, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if:
- Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 48 hours prior notice by email to: contact@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
- Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
- Your ship skips/misses the port.
- Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
- A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator or guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
- Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
Alexander Charles
SFC
One of a kind experience
5
An excursion that is one of a kind. Alaska amazing photographic landscapes that I was able to capture. Although I am beginner in the photography journey I know that I am passionate about it and Joe gave me a lot of insight, tips and tricks to capture the best moments. I was traveling by cruise so we were only in port for a few hours but it was time well spent and an amazing experience working next to a world class photographer.
Pictures were shared to the Shore Excursioneer Facebook so make sure to check those out as well.
Show Management Response
Management Response: Hello Alexander Charles.
Thank you for posting your comments and review of the Haines Nature and Wildlife Photography Excursion.
Your experience sounds inspiring and we are happy to know we were able to offer you an activity you so much enjoy. We did receive your photographs and we hope to post them soon. They are spectacular!
We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursions.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2017
Ally
Massachusets
Very productive
16
We took our daughter to this excursion since she wants to become a professional photographer, we taught it was a good idea for her to start learning more about photos while capturing mindblowing landscapes. Our group was small, just 4 people; our guide was very knowledgeable and took us to amazing locations.
Show Management Response
Management Response: Hi Ally,
Thank you for posting your review of the Haines Nature and Wildlife Photography Excursion. At Shore Excursioneer, we look to turn moments into memories by working with exceptional operators, we are glad to hear your guide did an excellent job. We are sure that your daughter will never forget this excursion and hopefully she will become a famous photographer, perhaps for important travel magazines!
Please feel free to let us know if we can assist you for your next cruise shore excursions, it would be a pleasure.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2016
