Our 2024 Recap

2024 was another successful year in Katmai National Park. This year, we had great luck seeing two sets of spring cubs in Hallo Bay. In recent years, male bears conflict infanticide, killing offspring, and females with spring cubs have been evading the grassy open plains. We saw nursing behavior and even served as a screen for one mother and two cubs. These tender close moments are some of our favorites, as we saw small glimpses into the lives of a mother bear and her cubs experiencing the world around them.

We saw a diverse array of wildlife, including harbor seals, otters, puffins, moose, eagles, oystercatchers, harlequin ducks, and many more. We followed wolf tracks on the beach, and otters swam alongside our skiff as we glided through the water from our ship to land.

In Geographic Bay, we saw the beginnings of the salmon run, with King Salmon fighting their way upstream. As we sat on our rock outcroppings, bears surrounded us, using their unique strategies to fish. Some “snorkel,” walking up and down the river with their faces in the water. Others lunge for salmon from the riverbanks or patiently wait for salmon to swim by, scooping them into their clutches.

This trip wouldn’t have been so amazing without the incredible group of people who came together to experience Alaska. We cannot thank our guests enough for sharing great laughs and unforgettable experiences.

Check out the video and photos below of some of our most favorite moments