Iceland
Puffins of Iceland
Travel to Iceland with us for a wildlife photography holiday on Iceland's Grímsey Island, during June 2027, focused on Atlantic Puffins during the arctic...
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Where to Photograph
Marine & Coastal
Coastal & marine wildlife photography combines the challenges of unpredictable subjects with some of the most dramatic natural backdrops available. Whether you're photographing puffins on the cliff edges of Fair Isle, humpback whales bubble-netting in Alaska, or sea otters drifting in the kelp beds of the Pacific coast, these holidays are built around access to productive coastal sites where marine species can be photographed reliably & at close range.
We work with boat skippers, local guides & tide patterns to ensure you're in the right position when the light & the wildlife align - because in marine photography, timing & positioning are everything.
Trips
10
Species
45
Countries
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Where these holidays take place
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Marine & Coastal Photography Holidays
If you’re looking to photograph marine & coastal wildlife, the holidays below offer some of the finest opportunities available. Carefully designed for photographers, these small-group tours visit proven locations where seabirds, marine mammals & coastal species can be photographed in exceptional conditions.
Explore our recommended trips below to discover which destinations, species & photographic experiences best match your interests.
the United States
Californian Pelicans & Whales
Photograph Brown Pelicans in flight from coastal cliffs & capture eye-level harbour seal portraits alongside offshore whale encounters around San Diego with David during...
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Norway
Winter Wildlife of Arctic Varanger
Join us in Norway for a winter wildlife photography holiday on the coastline of Arctic Varanger, during April 2027, focused on winter wildlife photography...
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Scotland
Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle
Travel to Scotland with us for a wildlife photography holiday, during June 2028, on Fair Isle, focused on close-range puffin photography during breeding season.
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the United States
Florida Ospreys
Osprey photography in Florida is not about waiting - it is anticipation. Birds hover, commit, miss, return, & try again, often from the same...
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the United States
Breathtaking Bubble-Netting Whales
Nothing happens quickly with bubble-net feeding. Whales circle below, birds gather above, & the surface stays calm - until it doesn't. This photography holiday...
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the United States
Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska
In winter, Alaska's coastline stops being empty & starts being busy. Bald eagles gather in strength, filling the air with movement & sound, at...
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Japanese Wildlife in Winter
Join Pui Hang & Ian for our Japanese Wildlife in Winter photography tour in Japan, to capture images of all of the iconic winter...
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Species
Marine & coastal wildlife encompasses some of the most spectacular subjects in nature photography. From dramatic seabird colonies & breaching whales to colourful puffins & basking seals, our marine wildlife photography holidays provide opportunities to photograph a remarkable diversity of species along some of the world’s most stunning coastlines.
Browse the species below to learn more about each creature, discover where it can be photographed & explore the NaturesLens tours that offer the best opportunities to capture it in the wild.
Countries
The finest marine & coastal wildlife photography destinations are found along coastlines & islands where nutrient-rich waters attract concentrations of seabirds, marine mammals & other wildlife. Our photography holidays visit some of the most productive coastal locations on Earth, including destinations across the British Isles, Scandinavia, the Atlantic islands & beyond.
Explore each destination below to discover the species you can photograph, the habitats they inhabit & the wildlife photography holidays available in each country.
Photography Opportunities
Marine & coastal wildlife photography offers a wide range of creative opportunities, from dramatic seabird flight shots & wave-washed portraits to intimate studies of colony life & atmospheric coastal landscapes with wildlife. Whether you’re interested in action photography, environmental portraits or capturing the raw beauty of coastal ecosystems, the opportunities below highlight some of the most rewarding experiences available on our marine wildlife photography holidays.
- In Iceland, you can photograph Atlantic puffins standing on clifftop turf with beakfuls of sand eels
- In the United States, you can photograph brown pelicans plunge-diving into the Pacific surf from dramatic low angles
- In Norway, you can capture images of Steller's eiders in courtship display on the icy Arctic waters
- In Scotland, you can photograph Atlantic puffins carrying beakfuls of sand eels back to their burrows on Fair Isle
- Capture images of Steller's sea eagles fighting over fish on the frozen pack ice
- In Iceland, you can capture images of Arctic terns hovering over the colony with fish for their chicks
- In the United States, you can capture images of humpback whales breaching against the California coastline at sunset
- In Norway, you can photograph king eiders in their ornate breeding plumage on the Varanger coast
- In Scotland, you can capture images of razorbills perched on dramatic sea cliff ledges with crashing waves below
- In Iceland, you can photograph razorbills on dramatic Icelandic sea cliffs with the North Atlantic behind
Ready to plan your photography?
If coastal & marine wildlife photography appeals to you, speak to the NaturesLens team about which trip matches your interests. From puffin colonies to whale encounters, we can help you choose the right holiday & prepare for the conditions you'll be working in.