Oceanic Society offers 10 trips/accommodations

Costa Rica Whales

San Jose Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica for 8 Days • from $2,690* per person

Oceanic Society in collaboration with Cascadia Research has conducted a long-term research effort on humpback whales and other marine mammals off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.Humpback whales make seasonal migrations between high-latitude feeding areas and low latitude wintering areas where the mate and give birth to calves. In the North Pacific, they were thought to use three primary wintering areas: the waters off Mexico, Hawaii and Japan. Our research from the 1990’s indicates that humpbacks were also using Costa… more

Offered January
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	No

Honduras: Bay Islands

Roatan Island, Coxen Hole, Honduras for 8 Days • from $2,590* per person

Provider: Oceanic Society

One of the most diverse populations of coral in the Caribbean occurs around the Bay Islands of Honduras. Approximately 30 miles from the mainland, the Bay Islands consist of Roatan, Utila, Guanaja, three smaller islands, and nearly 60 smaller islets and cayes.Join our naturalist in a secluded retreat on Roatan Island, and discover one of the best snorkeling sites in the world. This snorkeling trip offers shallow water access to an incredible coral reef wall less than 100 yards from… more

Offered October
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	No

Raja Ampat Archipelago

National Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011

Raja Ampat Archipelago

Jakarta Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia for 13 Days • from $8,090* per person

Provider: Oceanic Society

Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle- the waters surrounding the Raja Ampat Archipelago in Indonesia's West Papua province are one of the most biologically diverse areas on the planet boasting more than 500 species of coral and more than 1,300 species of fish. Aboard our traditional style Indonesian schooner with all the modern comforts and facilities, our small group enjoys an intimate exploration of this underwater paradise located far from the beaten track.Reefs throughout Raja Ampat are among… more

Offered October
Exertion level: 3
Luxury accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	No

Penguins, Glaciers & Marine Mammals

Buenos Aires Airport, Argentine for 12 Days • from $7,745* per person

Provider: Oceanic Society

Antarctica, the “White continent” is one of the last truly pristine regions on Earth. This is a remarkable land of massive glaciers and ethereal icescapes, this region is also home to an enormous abundance of unique wildlife.Our Antarctica expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the continent’s most impressive wildlife and dramatic landscapes. We should see three species of penguin in the Peninsula; the Adelie, the Gentoo, and the Chinstrap. Weddell, leopard, elephant… more

Offered January
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	No

Baja San Ignacio Lagoon & Sea of Cortez

United States for 8 Days • from $2,375* per person

Provider: Oceanic Society

Baja California offers not only tremendous scenic and ecological variety, but the waters are a refuge for blue, gray, fin, humpback and Bryde's whales, as well as several species of dolphins. Our Baja California landbased expedition provides superb whale watching opportunities in the gray whale calving lagoon of San Ignacio and the blue whale breeding area of the Sea of Cortez. In San Ignacio Lagoon, one of the major gray whale calving lagoons of Baja, we expect to see large… more

Offered March
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	No

Belize: Blackbird Caye & Lighthouse Reef Snorkeling

Airport near Belize City, Belize for 8 Days • from $2,075* per person

Provider: Oceanic Society

An exquisite maze of coral reefs set in turquoise waters is the focus of this land based, snorkeling expedition to Turneffe Atoll with a visit to Lighthouse Reef. This expedition is one of the best ways for non-divers to discover Belize's spectacular coral reef systems.Our trip begins with a 90-minute boat ride from Belize City to Blackbird Caye on the eastern side of Turneffe Atoll. We stay at The Oceanic Society's Field Station offering comfortable beachside cabanas, each with an… more

Offered October-April, July
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	No

Galapagos Islands

Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador for 10 Days • from $4,775* per person

Provider: Oceanic Society

The Galapagos Islands are one of the greatest nature destinations on earth. This remote archipelago, 600 miles off Ecuador's coast, provided seeds for Darwin's theory of evolution.Galapagos plants and animals differ not only from their continental relatives, but many species vary from one island to another. Most of the reptiles, including the giant Galapagos tortoise, many of the birds and a third of the shore fish are found here exclusively. The archipelago is considered a living laboratory, and the islands… more

Offered February, March, May, June, November, December
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	No

Kenya Safari & Coast

Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi, Kenya for 13 Days • Contact provider for price

Provider: Oceanic Society

This expedition combnes the untouristed reserves of Africa with the best traditional national parks, focusing on the densest concentrations of wildlife found in East Africa.We start in the Laikipia region of Kenya. Laikipia, an area the size of New Hampshire, sitting on the equator and within view of Mt. Kenya, is made up of private ranches and conservancies, containing some of the largest congregations of wildlife found outside of national parks in East Africa.Here healthy populations of elephants are found… more

Offered June
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	No

Micronesia: Ulithi, Yap & Palau

Yap Airport, Micronesia for 12 Days • from $5,890* per person

Provider: Oceanic Society

Miles of coral reefs with white sand beaches, secluded lagoons, sea turtles, sea birds, and clear waters that abound with coral and colorful tropical fish are some of the reasons to visit remote Ulithi Atoll. Located northeast of Yap, Ulithi consists of one of the world’s largest lagoons surrounded by 36 tropical isles, four of which are inhabited. A former military base, Ulithi only recently opened for public use and we invite you be pioneers exploring this breathtaking area. … more

Offered May, July
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	No

Tonga Humpback Whales

Vava'u Airport, Tonga for 8 Days • from $4,750* per person

Provider: Oceanic Society

Tonga tropical waters are the mating and calving grounds for endangered humpback whales who migrate to these warm waters annually from Antarctica. Humpback cows and their young calves remain in Tonga from July through November to allow the calf to grow in strength and stamina in preparation for its journey to summer feeding grounds far to the south.In a large protected lagoon off the island of Vava’u, we immerse ourselves in whale watching above and below the water’s surface. We… more

Offered July
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	No

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