India's dedicated pelagic trips depart Vasco Jetty in Goa for the productive Arabian Sea, where the southwest monsoon's upwelling sustains one of the Indian Ocean's least-explored seabird assemblages. The post-monsoon window of October and November is prime season for Persian Shearwater, alongside Wilson's Storm-Petrel and the elusive, transoceanic Swinhoe's Storm-Petrel. Flesh-footed Shearwater, Masked Booby, and Red-billed Tropicbird are regular, with Bridled Tern the most numerous species on most trips and Parasitic Jaeger harrying the tern flocks.
September to March; peak season October–November for greatest species diversity; departures at approximately 06:00 from Vasco Jetty; contact Untamed West (+91-8007108061) for available dates and to book a place
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Mormugao Harbour (Vasco da Gama), South Goa, India
October and November are the primary window; trips also possible from September and January through April; departs Vasco Jetty at approximately 06:00 via a small boat to the trawler; full-day trip approximately 13 hours; contact [email protected] or WhatsApp +91 9309385711 to book and confirm dates
₹3,000 per person (approximately $36 USD / €33); includes trawler charter, guide fee, breakfast and lunch on board, mineral water, and all taxes; pick-up/drop, accommodation, and other beverages not included