Professional Marine Photography & Videography Charters

📷 Professional Marine Photography & Videography Charters

Trusted by National Geographic & other leading media teams

Looking for that perfect shot of breaching whales, storm-lit shorelines, or rare seabird behavior? Our Gulf Island boat charters are tailored for professional photographers and videographers who need expert-level access to the wild beauty of British Columbia’s coast.

Whether you’re on assignment or building your portfolio, we offer a mobile platform that gets you where the action is—with comfort, flexibility, and discretion.

🎥 Why Professionals Choose Us

• Proven Track Record
  Our past clients include National Geographic, UVic Ocean Sciences, and multiple government researchers. We understand the technical needs and pacing of a production day on the water.

• Stable & Versatile Platform
  Our Axopar 28 Cross Cabin offers a smooth, stable ride, ideal for stills, video, or drone launch. The vessel includes both heated indoor areas and spacious open decks for dynamic shooting angles.

• Discreet, Experienced Captain
  Work with a seasoned local captain who understands the need for patience, silence, and precise positioning for wildlife and environmental subjects.

• Custom Timing for Golden Hour or Tides
  We help plan your charter around lighting conditions, tides, animal activity, and specific shoot requirements.

🌊 Ideal for…

• Wildlife documentaries & nature series

• Commercial productions & tourism content

• Editorial and magazine assignments

• Fine art coastal photography

• Aerial drone videography (weather & site-permitting)

🧭 What You Can Capture

• Marine Mammals
  → Orcas, Humpbacks, Seals, Sea Lions, Porpoises

• Rare Seabirds
  → Black Oystercatchers, Rhinoceros Auklets, Cormorants, Eagles

• Dramatic Coastlines
  → Fog-shrouded cliffs, lighthouses, kelp forests, and rocky passages

• Marine Culture & Coastal Life
  → Fishing boats, harbors, kayakers, and island dwellings

🛥️ The Boat: Your Mobile Studio

• Axopar 28 Cross Cabin
  → Enclosed, heated cabin for gear, notes & comfort
  → Open bow and stern decks for free movement & stability
  → Freshwater sink, cooler, & onboard head
  → Quiet cruising and maneuverability for steady shots

📍 Where We Go

Charters throughout the Southern Gulf Islands & Salish Sea including:

• Galiano, Saturna, Pender, and Salt Spring Islands

• Race Rocks Ecological Reserve

• Haro Strait & Saanich Inlet

• Sidney Island, Discovery Islands, and custom locations

🎒 What We Recommend You Bring

• Cameras, lenses, tripods, and waterproof protection

• Backup batteries, storage cards

• Drone gear (discuss airspace ahead of time)

• Warm, layered clothing and grip footwear

• Snacks and drinks—we have storage and freshwater on board
  → We supply motion-sickness bands and bottled water

📅 Booking & Availability

Available April through October with flexible schedules for early mornings, golden hour, or multi-day trips.