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Argentina

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Buenos Aires Province, Chubut, Falkland Islands & more

Australia

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British Columbia

Cape Verde

1 trip

Cape Verde Islands

Chile

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Arica y Parinacota, Los Lagos, Magallanes & more

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Galapagos, Manabí

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Bay of Biscay

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County Cork, County Kerry

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Hokkaido, Tokyo (Izu Islands), Tokyo (Ogasawara)

Mexico

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Oaxaca

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Scilly Birder Special Pelagic

Scilly Pelagics

United Kingdom › England
  • St Mary's Harbour, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall
  • June to September; Birder Special trips run Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays — typically four or more times per week at peak season; Saturday trips run 08:30–15:30, Sunday trips 08:00–15:00; booking essential and trips regularly fill up to one year in advance, especially for the peak late-July to early-August Wilson's Storm-petrel window
  • Approximately £65 per person (2025 rates); check scillypelagics.com for current year pricing and availability

Penzance Pelagic

Mermaid Pleasure Trips

United Kingdom › England
  • Penzance Harbour, Penzance, Cornwall
  • Regular summer departures throughout June to September; Saturday morning departures from approximately 06:30–08:00 standard; additional weekday trips by arrangement; 5–6 hours at sea; contact operator directly for current schedule and availability
  • Approximately £55 per person; call 07901731201 or 01736 363191 to confirm current pricing

West Africa Pelagic (Cape Verde to Madeira)

BirdingBreaks / WildWings

Cape Verde › Cape Verde Islands
  • Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde
  • Occasional multi-day expedition cruise; 8 days departing Praia, Santiago; last ran 4–11 May 2026 (first sailing since 2016); check wildwings.co.uk or birdingbreaks.nl for the next announced departure; evening lectures and identification presentations by the expert guide team are included on board
  • From €2,450 per person (cabin-share basis); contact WildWings (+44 117 965 8333) or BirdingBreaks ([email protected]) for current pricing and availability

Sagres Seabird Watching

Mar Ilimitado

Portugal › Algarve
  • Baleeira Harbour, Sagres, Algarve, Portugal
  • June–October (peak season); 2.5–3 hour trips departing on demand, multiple days per week; advance booking required via website or WhatsApp/phone (+351 916 832 625); specific departure times are scheduled according to demand and sea conditions
  • Approximately €35 per adult, €25 per child; check website for current pricing and availability

Huatulco Pacific Pelagic

Tierra de Aves

Mexico › Oaxaca
  • Santa Cruz Huatulco marina, Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Available year-round on request; 5-hour trip; 1–10 participants; contact operator to arrange dates and confirm availability; early morning departure recommended
  • $340 USD per trip for 1–10 people (approximately MXN 5,500); price covers guide, boat, and equipment

Gulf of Gascony Pelagic

LPO Aquitaine

France › Bay of Biscay
  • Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
  • Annual; one Saturday in October (2025 date: 18 October); full day 08:00–16:00; reservation required; contact LPO Aquitaine by phone (05 56 91 33 81, mornings only) or email to register; early booking strongly recommended as spaces are limited
  • €50–60 per person; €40 reduced rate for children under 15 years

From the Blog

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When to Go Pelagic Birding in the United Kingdom

A seasonal guide to pelagic birding around the United Kingdom: when shearwaters flood the North Minch, when storm-petrels peak on autumn westerlies, and how the seasons differ between Scotland, Wales, and southern England.

When to Go Pelagic Birding in Norway

A month-by-month guide to Norway's seabird season: when puffins return to the cliffs, when Svalbard cruises launch, when the Varanger seaducks peak, and how to match each region's window to your trip plans.

When to Go Pelagic Birding in Japan

A seasonal guide to pelagic birding in Japan, covering the best months for Short-tailed Albatross, drift ice eagles, Rhinoceros Auklets, and Izu Islands ferry crossings across Hokkaido, Tokyo, and the Pacific island chains.

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