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.

Sub-regions

All Trips in United States

Monterey Bay Pelagic

Monterey Bay Whale Watch

United States › California
  • Monterey, CA
  • Year-round; multiple dates monthly
  • $196.1 per person

San Diego Offshore Pelagic

Buena Vista Audubon / San Diego Field Ornithologists

United States › California
  • Seaforth Landing, Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
  • Selected dates, August–November
  • $130–$180 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
  • $150–$200 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
  • Monthly, August–October; additional spring dates
  • $100–$150 per person