Swim with and photograph Southern Right Whales in Patagonia
Southern right Whales
To experience the incredible southern right whales in person, and in the water, the only place to go is Argentina.
Here, under strict government permits you can get to experience the beauty of these animals in the water.
During the winter months of the southern hemisphere, these giants enter the shallow waters of Peninsula Valdez where we can witness their extreme curiosity towards the boats, and to us in the water.
This expedition however, is only open to photographers and videographers as the permit is photographic permit. Therefor each guests needs to bring with them a dSLR camera in a housing, or the equivalent video set up (for example RED Digital Cinema).
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2025 Expedition Dates
Session 1 - June 30 - July 7 (Sold Out)
Session 2 - July 7 - July 14 (3 spots left)
Inclusions
5 days on the ocean
7 Nights Accommodation
1 spare permit day for days we get weathered out
Snacks each day on the water
Digital access to photos taken by me on the trip for you to keep
Experienced Local Guide and captain
Non-alcoholic drinks on board
Exclusions
Airfare to destination
Gratuities
Dinner, and extra meals
Additional expenses (alcoholic drinks, gifts, personal expenses)
Travel Insurance (Required)
Itinerary
Day 1. Land in either Trelew airport, or Puerto Madryn and be transferred to the hotel.
Day 2- 7. Breakfast then head out on the boat. Weather permitting we hope to get five full days on the water, in the case that we have to stay on land, bring those telephoto lenses for a land based excursion. We have an extra day as back up.
Day 8. Transfer back to Airport for your flights home.
What to bring
Warm Wetsuit - 5-7 mm, or two piece 5mm or thicker
Mask, Snorkel, Fins
Warm boat jacket (insurlated), beenie, gloves.
Camera equipment
Expedition Leader -
Caine Delacy see his bio here
PAYMENT POLICY
A deposit of $2200 is require to reserve your booking
The balance is due 180 days prior to departure.
No surcharge fees for credit card payments
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations made more than 150 days prior to departure will receive a refund (less an administrative fee of $500 USD per person). This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Cancellations made <150 calendar days prior to departure will not be refunded. It is advised and recommended that you get travel insurance.
We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other reasons.
No fees will be refunded if you withdraw after an expedition begins.
We are not responsible for any fees associated with non-refundable air travel.
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