Alaska Seabird Charters — Kenai Fjords Pelagic
Alaska Seabird Charters
United States › Alaska
- Seward, AK
- Selected dates, May–September; summer 2026 dates filling quickly
- $350 per person
United States
The United States offers diverse pelagic birding across both coasts and Hawaii. Atlantic trips from North Carolina's Outer Banks are legendary for rare tubenoses including Black-capped Petrel, while Pacific trips from Monterey and Half Moon Bay target Black-footed Albatross and Ashy Storm-Petrel. Seasonal highlights include spring and fall migrations bringing shearwaters and jaegers close to shore.
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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
BBC Overnight Pelagic — Hydrographer Canyon
Brookline Bird Club
United States › Massachusetts
- Hyannis, MA
- Selected dates, July–September; overnight 36-hour trips departing Hyannis
- $340–$380 per person
Cape May Offshore Pelagic
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center / Cape May Bird Observatory
United States › New Jersey
- Cape May, NJ
- Selected dates, year-round; 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour departures available
- $85–$150 per person
Hatteras Offshore Pelagic
Seabirding / Brian Patteson
United States › North Carolina
- Hatteras, NC
- Every Saturday, May–October; occasional extra dates
- $220–$235 per person
Oregon Pelagic Tours
Oregon Pelagic Tours
United States › Oregon
- Newport, OR
- Selected dates, July–October
- $110–$160 per person
Gulf Eagle Offshore Pelagic
Deep Sea Headquarters / McIntyre Birding Tours
United States › Texas
- Port Aransas, TX
- Selected dates, August–October; 12-hour and 48-hour trips
- $150–$250 per person
Westport Seabirds
Westport Seabirds
United States › Washington
- Westport, WA
- Weekends, April–October; check website for specific dates
- $220 per person
Further Reading
When to Go Pelagic Birding in the United States
A seasonal guide to pelagic birding across the US, covering the East Coast, West Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Read article →Best Pelagic Birding Trips on the US East Coast
A regional guide to the top pelagic trips from Cape Hatteras and New England canyons to Florida's tropical seabirds.
Read article →Best Pelagic Birding Trips on the US West Coast
A regional guide to West Coast pelagics: Westport's shearwater flocks, Oregon's Heceta Bank, San Diego's tropical rarities, and Alaska's seabird colonies.
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