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There's no better way to sharpen your photography prowess than these special photography cruises and tours that feature not only the best subjects and backdrops in the world for photographers but also seminars throughout the trip to help you focus on getting the best shots. Whether you're a hobby photographer looking to expand your portfolio or a professional hoping to get that award-winning snap, these tours are perfect. Head to some of the most beautiful and exotic places on the planet, like Antarctica and the Arctic. Here, a bounty of wildlife (like penguins, whales, and walruses!) is set against a stunning background. Or take part in northern light or the aurora borealis photo workshop in Greenland. Let us know when you're ready to start planning your photography adventure!

Top 10 Photography Seminar Cruises & Tours for 2025-2026

Northern Lights

Guided Northern Lights Getaway

4 Days from $5,761
Discover the best of the aurora season and Iqaluit’s top highlights and attractions on a 4-day guided stay in the True North, Nunavut's capital. On a half-day excursion, see the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, the Unikkaarvik Visitor Center, and the Inuit Art Gallery. Stretch and explore during a hike around Sylvia Grinnell Park.
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Top 7 Destinations for Photography Cruises & Tours for 2025-2026

Penguin and landscape

Antarctica

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime to the white continent. Most Antarctica cruises depart from Ushuaia, Argentina. Some flight/cruise combinations, which cut a few day's sailing time off the voyage, start from Punta Arenas, Chile. A few cruises even venture to New Zealand and South Africa.
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Abandoned whaling village of Stromness, South Georgia

South Georgia

During the breeding season, South Georgia's northern tip may have more megafauna per square meter than any other place on earth. Visited on a limited number of cruises to Antarctica, travelers encounter a sea of thousands of black and white King Penguins and albatrosses. Glide silently in sea kayaks spying seals, seabirds, and yes, more penguins.
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A group of penguins in the Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands

The remote Falklands are frequently visited on a cruise to Antarctica, though some stay longer and are rewarded by a unique culture that mixes both British and South American traditions with astounding wilderness and landscapes.
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A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic

Arctic

Bundle up for your exploration of the mysterious Arctic on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise of the far north with Adventure Life. From June until October, small hull-hardened expedition ships navigate under the glow of the Aurora Borealis through the northernmost regions of our planet in search of polar bears, seabirds and other wildlife.
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Beautiful arctic landscape

Iceland

From the capital city of Reykjavik, explore Iceland's otherworldly glaciers, fjords, volcanoes & hot springs on a small ship expedition cruise deep into the Arctic or an immersive land tour. Discover the remnants of the Norse & Viking cultures that were originally established here centuries ago and that can still be seen even today.
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen

Svalbard

The Norwegian island of Svalbard (Spitsbergen), 400 miles North of Norway and 600 miles south of the North Pole is the land of jagged mountains, fjords, giant glaciers, and the highlight of this region, the polar bear. Trek across the ice and explore the hardy wildlife and expansive landscapes via dinghies on an authentic Arctic expedition.
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Early morning in Tasiilaq, East Greenland

Greenland

Cross the Arctic circle as you float between ice floes and icebergs along dramatic coastlines and visit quaint villages. Explore the frozen icescapes of Greenland on an Arctic cruise through the Northwest passage or the European islands of Svalbard and Iceland. Day excursions include hikes across glaciers and panga navigations around fjords.
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10 Best Antarctica Photography Cruises for 2025-2026

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Antarctica - Basecamp$970013Feb 25, 2025Take your Antarctic expedition to the next level! This 13-day Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp voyage aboard MV Plancius is packed full of adventures …
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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula$899510Feb 25, 2025Board Ocean Victory on this 10-day cruise to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Set foot on the Antarctic continent as well as …
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica via Ushuaia$1979521Feb 26, 2025Board MS Seaventure in Ushuaia, Argentina, cruise through the Beagle Channel on your way to the Falkland Islands, then on to South Georgia, and …
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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula$809510Mar 3, 2025Board Ocean Albatros on this 10-day cruise to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Set foot on the Antarctic continent as well as …
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Spirit of Antarctica$1489512Nov 19, 2025Explore all the wonders that Antarctica has to offer on this 12-day adventure cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Sylvia Earle. Have a tour of Ushuaia …
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Antarctica Complete$3229523Dec 20, 2025Explore Antarctica along with South Georgia and the Falkland - Malvinas islands on this 23-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Enjoy the …
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Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)$1699515Nov 20, 2025Join a 15-day roundtrip expedition to Antarctica from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to explore the White Continent. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, …
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Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)$1699514Nov 24, 2026Embark on a 14-day Antarctica trip from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to the White Continent. Explore Antarctica's landscapes and enjoy …
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Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea$1339512Mar 24, 2025Embark on a 12-day Wild Antarctica Cruise from Ushuaia aboard Sylvia Earle to explore the Weddell Sea's famous tabular icebergs, year-round sea ice, …
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Quest for the Circle$1099512Feb 28, 2026Embark on a 12-day Quest for the Circle cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic …
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Top 7 Arctic Photography Tours for 2025-2026

Watching bears near the lodge

Birds, Bears & Belugas

Canada Small Group Tour
8 Days from $12,713
Spend a week exploring Hudson Bay in Northern Manitoba, Canada, and stay in a remote luxury eco-lodge in this unique and wild wilderness known for its stunning landscapes, wildlife, and rich cultural heritage with the help of the Churchill Wild Ecotour.
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Polar bear viewing

Great Ice Bear

7 Days from $12,328
During this 7-day Great Ice Bear Safari tour, spend your week exploring the rugged and beautiful coastline of Hudson Bay. Witness and photograph Arctic wildlife and their habitats, such as moose, wolves, and a great polar bear, with the help of an expert guide.
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Polar Bear viewing in the lodge

Arctic Safari

Canada Small Group Tour
9 Days from $14,563
Join this unique 9-day Arctic Safari, an opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most magnificent wildlife in the Canadian Arctic. Fly to the remote tundra camp and Arctic lodge set along the coast of Hudson Bay for a private arctic wildlife viewing and photography experience like none other.
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Bear in the lodge

Polar Bear Photo Safari

7 Days from $12,945
Join this 8-day Polar Bear Photo Safari Tour at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, Hudson Bay, Canada, a wildly rugged and remote location, catering to the photographer willing to spend long hours in the field getting up close and personal, at ground level, with Arctic wildlife.
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Northern Lights

Guided Northern Lights Getaway

4 Days from $5,761
Discover the best of the aurora season and Iqaluit’s top highlights and attractions on a 4-day guided stay in the True North, Nunavut's capital. On a half-day excursion, see the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, the Unikkaarvik Visitor Center, and the Inuit Art Gallery. Stretch and explore during a hike around Sylvia Grinnell Park.
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Polar bear den emergence quest

Nanuk Emergence Quest

14 Days from $15,180
Witness female polar bears and their young cubs as they leave their den and head out onto the sea ice on this challenging 14-day Nanuk Emergence Quest in Canada's Hudson Bay Arctic Region. Located at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, spend long hours in the field getting up close and personal, at ground level, with Arctic wildlife.
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Icebergs

Spring Polar Bears & Icebergs of Baffin Safari

9 Days from $24,253
Visit Baffin Island, Nunavut, in the spring to see polar bears and their cubs frolicking in the icebergs. This 9-day Arctic safari is a dream come true for professional wildlife photographers and keen amateurs who want to observe polar bears on icebergs and see the incredible northern lights.
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Photography Seminars in the Tropics

Crossing a stream on Osa Peninsula

Costa Rica & Panama Canal

Costa Rica - Colombia
12 Days from $11,295
Embark on a 12-day Costa Rica & Panama Canal Cruise with travel photographer Richard I'Anson. Explore Costa Rica's rainforests, and Panama's coral reefs, connect with the Emberá tribe, and delve into Panama Canal's history.
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Snares Penguin on The Snares Island

Subantarctic Discovery

Roundtrip Dunedin
15 Days from $15,295
Join a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip from Dunedin, New Zealand aboard the Douglas Mawson. Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Subantarctic Islands, Stewart and Ulva Islands, Fiordland, Campbell Island and Auckland Islands. Discover rugged beauty and wildlife, including brown kiwi and flightless weka.
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Dolphins race through the water in Baja.

Baja California: A Remarkable Journey

Loreto to Loreto
15 Days from $12,726
Join a comprehensive 15-day photo expedition exploring both the Pacific side of Baja California and the islands in the Sea of Cortez. Venture into the gray whale lagoons for up-close encounters, and then spend ample time exploring the Sea of Cortez and all its marine mammals.
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Shot of Paradise Harbor, complete with many ice formations in the water.

Ross Sea Odyssey

Hobart - Dunedin
26 Days from $35,495
Embark on a 26-day Ross Sea Odyssey from Hobart to Dunedin aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore remote regions, starting with yellow-eyed penguins in subantarctic forests and royal albatross in mega herb moors. Cross the Antarctic Circle, cruise pack ice, and spot emperor penguins, orcas, and snow petrels. Discover the Ross Sea's unique ecosystem.
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Coastal beauty of Dunedin

Ross Sea Odyssey

Roundtrip New Zealand
25 Days from $31,495
Embark on a 25-day Ross Sea Odyssey Expedition Cruise aboard Douglas Mawson from Dunedin, New Zealand. Witness yellow-eyed penguins and royal albatrosses in the subantarctic, navigate through pack ice to spot emperor and Adélie penguins, orcas, and snow petrels against the Antarctic Ice Sheet. Explore the Victoria Land Coast and into the Ross Sea.
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Emperor penguins in Antarctica

Mawson’s Antarctica

Australia - New Zealand
24 Days from $30,595
Embark on a 24-day Antarctic expedition retracing Sir Douglas Mawson's historic adventure. Experience the beauty of East Antarctica, and encounter penguins, orcas, and snow petrels. Visit Cape Denison, explore Mawson's base, then journey to Dunedin, enjoying New Zealand's subantarctic islands with albatross and yellow-eyed penguins.
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin to Port of Ushuaia
34 Days from $45,895
Embark on a 34-day expedition from Dunedin to Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer for the Epic Antarctica cruise. Designed for adventurers and history lovers, follow in the footsteps of explorers like Scott and Shackleton. Sail past the Antarctic Circle, explore the Ross Sea, stunning landscapes, and the raw beauty of Antarctica’s untouched wilderness.
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A remote Chilean naval base found during an Antarctica tour

Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

New Zealand - Argentina
34 Days from $42,495
Join an epic 34-day expedition across the southern seas, following in the footsteps of legendary explorers like Scott, Ross, Amundsen, and Shackleton. Sail beyond the Antarctic Circle, uncovering wonders of the Ross Sea and exploring the Peninsula.
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Dozens of Adelie Penguins gather on an ice flow in the seawater near Brown Bluff on the Antarctica Peninsula.

South Atlantic Cruise: From Antarctica to South Africa

Ushuaia - Cape Town
22 Days from $7,180
Set sail on a 22-day cruise from Ushuaia to Cape Town aboard the SH Diana. This polar adventure offers a chance to explore remote and pristine locations with opportunities to see penguins, seals, and whales, combined with learning experiences and onboard relaxation.
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Photography Workshops Travel Guide

What to expect from Adventure Life's photography tours
  • Personalized Professional Photography Lesson
A professional photographer will assist you in developing your skills and maximizing your experience. Your photography guide will follow you during the entire trip and provide ongoing instruction. This is often the case both in theory and experience, during lectures between trips and while photographing. You may expect to learn about all the technical aspects of photography, as well as composition and post-production. And the instruction is tailored to each participant's skill level, making our photo trips ideal for absolute beginners and semi-professionals alike.
  • Small Group Size
The group size varies from tour to tour, but photography tour groups are often small. Generally, travelers should expect anywhere from two to fifteen persons on a private trip. This provides for sufficient one-on-one instruction and helps bring out the best photographer in each participant.
Useful Photography Tours Checklist
  • Read and bring your manuals.
  • Bring lens paper and cleaning solution
  • Pack your battery charger and spare batteries.
  • Pack additional film, tape, and memory cards.
  • Carry electronic flash/tripod
  • Soft cloth for lens cleaning
  • Waterproof bag

Etiquette for taking photos
  • Never photograph a single animal or a group of animals in close proximity. Make a semi-circle to preserve the natural landscape. Never inflict harm on wildlife just to get a good shot. 
  • Respect the rights of other photographers. Allow others to take a clear shot before blocking their vision. 

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