2026 Spring Bubble Net Feeding Humpback Whales Photo Tour, Sitka, Alaska

When the ocean comes alive

Each spring, the waters of Sitka erupt with life as herring flood Sitka Sound—drawing in humpback whales, sea lions, seabirds, and explosive surface feeding events. This tour focuses on photographing one of the most dramatic natural phenomena in Alaska: bubble net feeding.

Operating aboard a stable, photographer-friendly vessel with Local Guy Charters, we position ourselves safely and strategically to document coordinated whale behavior, surface lunges, and storytelling moments that reveal the scale and intelligence of these animals.

Expect fast action, changing light, and heart-pounding encounters—all guided with an emphasis on ethics, anticipation, and technique.

What’s Included

  • Whale photography tour aboard Local Guy Charters

  • Guided instruction by Heather Kiesel (in-field + on-water)

  • Focus on bubble net feeding, surface lunges, and ecosystem storytelling

  • Small group experience for flexibility and shooting space

  • Local knowledge of herring spawn timing and whale behavior

What’s Not Included

  • Travel to/from Sitka

  • Lodging and meals

  • Personal camera gear and rain protection

  • Gratuities

🔗 Sign-Up & Details: https://www.localguycharters.com/

A Day Shaped by Wild Possibility

Where the Ocean and the Sky Collides.

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