Enter Our Traveler Photo Contest
Grand Prize: Best Overall Photo—win a FREE O.A.T. Small Group Adventure or Small Ship Adventure for two.
Judges will also select winning photos in the categories of Scenery, Wildlife, Local People, and Fellow Traveler—which will each receive a $500 Travel Credit
Get inspired by the winning photos from our 2024 contest above and enter our 2025 contest. Upload your best travel photos from an O.A.T. Small Group Adventure or Small Ship Adventure by December 31, 2025, based on the categories below. Winners will be notified and featured on our website in early 2026.
Local People
The best image of local people engaged in cultural traditions or everyday activities.
DO:
- Interact with the person you are photographing.
- Capture a natural moment or interaction.
- Include the details of the photo location.
DON'T: Ask the person to pose and smile for the camera.
Travelers
The best image of your fellow travelers participating in local activities, interacting with locals, or engaged in the experience of being abroad with O.A.T.
DO:
- Have fun with your photo—don’t take it too seriously.
- Show the emotions you’re feeling, such as happy or reflective.
- Get involved.
DON'T: Smile and pose. We look for photos that capture the experience of traveling with O.A.T.
Scenery
The best image of a natural landscape, building, monument, street, or structure that captures the essence of a place.
DO: Pay attention to the lighting—try taking photos early or late in the day.
DON'T: Take similar photos to others—try to capture unique angles and perspectives.
Wildlife
The best image of animals in their natural habitat
DO: Pay attention to the background.
DON’T: Crop the photo too close, unless it’s dramatic. We look for photos that cannot be taken at the zoo.
Contest Rules:
Eligible subject matter includes shots of scenery, cultural attractions, local people, a special moment with fellow travelers—anything that evokes the spirit of discovery.
Photo must have been taken by you on an O.A.T. Small Group Adventure or Small Ship Adventure within the past 5 years.
When uploading to My Planner, please include the following information:
- Your name
- Name of O.A.T. Small Group Adventure or Small Ship Adventure and where and when photo was taken
- Names of the people pictured (if you know them). Short stories about the photos are also welcome.
Important Terms:
This contest is sponsored by Grand Circle LLC d/b/a Grand Circle Travel “GCT,” located at 347 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210 USA.
Photos will be sorted into categories based on our Photo Editor's discretion.
Due to the large number of contestants, O.A.T. is unable to acknowledge receipt of any entries.
Eligible entrants are limited to U.S. residents 18 years of age or older.
By submitting a photo, you (i) represent and warrant that the photo is your original work created solely by yourself and does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any party; (ii) grant to Grand Circle LLC and its affiliates a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, transferable, irrevocable, non-exclusive and fully sublicensable right and license to use, in any and all related media whether now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity, anywhere in the world, with the right to make any and all commercial or other uses thereof, including without limitation, reproducing, editing, modifying, adapting, publishing, displaying publicly, creating derivative works from, incorporating into other works or modifying the photo and (iii) hereby release and discharge Grand Circle LLC and its affiliates, officers and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs, damages and expenses of any kind arising out of or relating to the use by Grand Circle LLC of any photo submitted.
First Prize is a O.A.T. Small Group Adventure or Small Ship Adventure of your choosing for you and one companion, main trip only, with a maximum value of $10,000 per couple. (Excludes Business Class upgrades, Travel Protection Plan, and optional tours.)
The prize is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. No previously booked O.A.T. reservations apply. The adventure includes roundtrip airfare from most major cities and must be taken within 1 year of winning.
Pricing is subject to change without notice depending on departure date or city.
All applicable taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner, who will receive a form 1099 reflecting the actual retail value of the Prize.
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