Florida

Find 2 pelagic birdwatching trips in Florida, United States, departing from ports including Ponce Inlet, Volusia County, Florida, Bill Bird Marina, Haulover Park, Miami, Florida.

Pelagic Birding Trip

Friends of the Marine Science Center

United States › Florida
  • Ponce Inlet, Volusia County, Florida
  • Annual; typically May to June (spring to early summer); very long day trip departing approximately 3:00 am and returning approximately 9:00 pm (approximately 18 hours at sea); travels 50+ miles offshore to the Gulf Stream; contact the Marine Science Center at (386) 304-5545 or marinesciencecenter.com for current schedule and booking
  • Price on request; contact Friends of the Marine Science Center at (386) 304-5545 or marinesciencecenter.com for current pricing and availability

Spring Pelagic Tour

Audubon Everglades

United States › Florida
  • Bill Bird Marina, Haulover Park, Miami, Florida
  • Annual; typically May (spring); 8-hour charter departing 8:30 am sharp (boarding 8:15 am), returning approximately 4:30 pm; open first to Audubon Everglades members, then the general public; contact [email protected] for current year dates and registration
  • USD 135 for Audubon Everglades members; USD 160 for non-members (2024 pricing); fee includes boat charter, crew gratuity, snacks, and beverages; contact [email protected] for current pricing and availability

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.

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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.

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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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