PHOTO EXPEDITIONS
Whale Trust Photo Expeditions are multi-day educational photo safaris. Guided and led by award-winning nature photographers, the expeditions will provide you with a unique and in-depth experience to learn and explore some of the key elements of nature photography with whales.
UPCOMING EXPEDITION:
MAUI PHOTO EXPEDITION:
February 15 – 18, 2027
More details coming soon.
WHEN
August 12 – August 16, 2026
Expedition Leads: National Geographic Photographers Flip Nicklin, Ralph Lee Hopkins & Mark Kelley.
WHY
Support for Whale Trust
Whale Trust supports and conducts marine research, conservation and education programs. Whale Trust co-founders – Meagan Jones, Flip Nicklin, and Jim Darling – have more than 60 years of collective experience in whale research and education worldwide. With a strong spirit of collaboration, their research focuses on the reproductive behavior and natural communication patterns of humpback whales in the North Pacific.
DONATION
$6,000 Minimum Donation (Per Person)
INCLUDES
- 32-40 hours on the water with world-renowned photographers
- Wildlife-rich locations far beyond tourist routes
- Small group size for personalized attention
- Tax benefits and the chance to give back to conservation
- A portion of your donation is tax-deductible
- Supports ocean science & education
- Catered meals & expert photo instruction
*While costing less than a standard Alaska whale watch, on our expedition you’re polishing your photography skills under the guidance of our acclaimed experts AND half of your donation directly benefits whale research!
PAYMENT
This Photo Expedition is currently full. To join the waitlist, please contact Whale Trust at 808-572-5700 or by emailing info@whaletrust.org. Donations may be made with a check or via credit card. All donations will be non-refundable and tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Whale Trust is a 501(3) organization (Tax ID # 91-2144632).
CONTACT AND RESERVATIONS
Please contact:
Whale Trust Team
Tel 808-572-5700
