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San Diego Offshore Pelagic

San Diego Pelagics / Buena Vista Audubon

United States › California
  • Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
  • Selected dates, August–November
  • $130–$180 per person

Kona Pelagic Birding Adventure

Hawaii Bird Tours

United States › Hawaii
  • Honokōhau Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
  • Year-round; most productive March–October; peak diversity during transitional seasons (March–April and September–October); check website for current dates
  • Contact operator for current rates

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Argentina

7 trips

Buenos Aires Province, Chubut, Falkland Islands & more

Australia

6 trips

New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia & more

Bermuda

1 trip

Bermuda

Canada

3 trips

British Columbia

Cape Verde

1 trip

Cape Verde Islands

Chile

7 trips

Arica y Parinacota, Los Lagos, Magallanes & more

Costa Rica

1 trip

Puntarenas

Ecuador

7 trips

Galapagos, Manabí

France

1 trip

Bay of Biscay

India

2 trips

Goa

Ireland

2 trips

County Cork, County Kerry

Japan

6 trips

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

Mauritius

1 trip

Rivière du Rempart

Mexico

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Namibia

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Erongo

Netherlands

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Seychelles

1 trip

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South Africa

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Spain

1 trip

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Outer Islands Birdwatching Expedition

Silhouette Cruises / Aldabra Expeditions

Seychelles › Inner Islands (Mahé)
  • Inter-Island Quay, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
  • Annual; typically May (2025 dates: 10–27 May); approximately 17–18 days including dedicated offshore chumming sessions over the Seychelles Bank, plus outer island and atoll visits; contact operator for current and future departure dates
  • Price on request; approximately USD 11,500–12,500 per person (shared cabin, 14 nights) based on 2019 pricing — confirm current rates directly with Silhouette Cruises; Aldabra landing fees of approximately USD 950 per person additional; contact [email protected] or +248 4 324 026

Drake Bay Offshore Pelagic Birdwatching Tour

Drake Bay Birdwatching

Costa Rica › Puntarenas
  • Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
  • Year-round on request; departs 06:00 from the main beach at Drake Bay; all-day offshore trip; minimum 4 participants; advance booking at least 2 months recommended
  • $155 USD per person (minimum 4 participants)

Northern Islets Seabird Tour

Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF)

Mauritius › Rivière du Rempart
  • Northern Mauritius coast
  • Year-round on request; morning (08:00–13:00) or afternoon (12:30–17:30) half-day trips; advance booking 2–3 weeks required; operates subject to weather and sea conditions
  • Price on request — contact [email protected] or call (230) 631 2396

SeaEO Tours Lisbon Atlantic Pelagic

SeaEO Tours

Portugal › Lisboa
  • Doca de Santo Amaro, Gate 3, Lisbon
  • Monthly, October–May; up to 4 hours; advance booking recommended
  • €60 per person

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