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Browse all 124 approved pelagic birdwatching trips from operators in 30 countries. New to pelagic birding? See our first-trip guide, gear checklist, and cost guide, or jump straight to browsing by region.
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Planning Your First Pelagic Trip
Answers to the questions before you book.
What to expect on your first pelagic trip
A day offshore, hour by hour, from the dock to the chum slick.
Read guide →How much does a pelagic birding trip cost?
Typical prices by region and what is and is not included.
Read guide →How to book a pelagic birding trip
When trips fill, what operators ask for, and how to choose one.
Read guide →Preventing seasickness on a pelagic trip
What actually works before and during a day at sea.
Read guide →Frequently Asked Questions
What is pelagic birding?
Pelagic birding is birdwatching from a boat well offshore, out of sight of land, to see seabirds — shearwaters, petrels, storm-petrels, albatrosses, jaegers, and skuas — that rarely or never come within view of the coast. Trips typically run 4 to 12 hours and often use "chumming" (trailing fish oil and bait behind the boat) to draw birds in close for viewing and photography.
How many pelagic birding trips are listed on Pelagic Birding?
Pelagic Birding currently lists 124 pelagic birding trips across 30 countries, from single-day coastal charters to multi-day expedition cruises. Every listing is reviewed before it's added. Use the search box and country filter above to narrow the list, or browse by region.
How much does a pelagic birding trip cost?
Prices range from around $20 per person for a budget day trip in South America or Asia to $9,000+ for a multi-day expedition cruise to a remote destination like Svalbard or the Southern Ocean. Most single-day trips in the US, UK, and Australia fall between $50 and $450 per person. See our pelagic birding trip cost guide for a full budget-tier breakdown.
What should I bring on a pelagic birding trip?
Waterproof, fog-proof binoculars, layered clothing (it's always colder and windier offshore than on land), seasickness medication taken the night before departure, a packed lunch, at least a litre of water, and a waterproof bag for electronics cover the essentials. See our full pelagic birding gear checklist for a complete packing list.
Do pelagic birding trips make you seasick?
They can — pelagic trips go well offshore into open-ocean swell, and even experienced sailors sometimes get seasick. Taking motion-sickness medication the night before, staying on deck in fresh air, watching the horizon, and avoiding time below deck all reduce the risk. Most operators are used to it and keep sick bags on hand. See our full guide to preventing seasickness for a detailed medication comparison.
How do I find a pelagic birding trip near me?
Use the search box above to search by trip name, operator, or departure port, or use the country filter to narrow the list to a specific country. You can also browse trips by region, or check the homepage's "Trips Near You" section, which uses your location to suggest nearby trips automatically.