California pelagic birding
IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION: We will be able to run pelagic trips this season, as we did in 2020, following guidance from counties we depart from. We will be running with limited number of clients, and will social distance on the boat. You will require facial covering (masks), crew will inform us before the trip of their cleaning procedures, and other considerations. Each of our pelagic trip descriptions, available by clicking on the trip dates below, offer more details relating to procedures boats are implementing to minimize risk of Covid-19. If you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms, do not board the boat and put others at risk. Note that we expect that covid restrictions will ease mid way through 2021, and this may allow us to begin to operate more akin to pre-covid times. However, we do not know when that will be, and will be taking our guidance from local counties. Note that only folks who are vaccinated will be allowed to stay in the cabin, unvaccinated clients must be on deck, and masked.
2021 Trip Dates
Confused on what trip to take? See our Picking a Pelagic Trip page.
If you have any questions, please e-mail us.
Download our pelagic Birds and Wildlife Checklist
Due to Covid-19, we have reduced numbers on boats to facilitate social distancing and comfort. We are taking approximately 22 clients, plus guides, depending on the boat size. This is well below the maximum capacity of each boat. For each trip, more details available by reading the trip description by clicking on the trip date. You can reserve and pay by clicking on the booking and payment links, or in the Store below.
NOTE - click on the date to download the detailed trip information.
This is the current schedule for pelagic trips in 2021. We may add dates in the future.
YOUTH PRICE – Birders 19 and under are eligible for a discounted price on Half Moon Bay and Monterey trips. Contact us for details.
Download our pelagic Birds and Wildlife Checklist
2021 Trip Dates
Confused on what trip to take? See our Picking a Pelagic Trip page.
If you have any questions, please e-mail us.
Download our pelagic Birds and Wildlife Checklist
Due to Covid-19, we have reduced numbers on boats to facilitate social distancing and comfort. We are taking approximately 22 clients, plus guides, depending on the boat size. This is well below the maximum capacity of each boat. For each trip, more details available by reading the trip description by clicking on the trip date. You can reserve and pay by clicking on the booking and payment links, or in the Store below.
NOTE - click on the date to download the detailed trip information.
This is the current schedule for pelagic trips in 2021. We may add dates in the future.
- Saturday, July 10, 2021 Farallons - Half Moon Bay $170 - Sold Out - To join the wait list, please e-mail us.
- Saturday, July 17, 2021 Farallons - Half Moon Bay $170 - Sold Out - To join the wait list, please e-mail us.
- Monday, July 19, 2021 Farallons - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Saturday, July 24, 2021 summer trip - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Saturday, July 31, 2021 Farallons - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Sunday, August 1, 2021 Farallons - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Thursday, August 5, 2021 Farallons - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Saturday, August 14, 2021 Pioneer Canyon - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Sunday, August 15, 2021 Monterey - Albacore Grounds - Monterey $170 - Booking and payment.
- Monday, August 16, 2021 Pioneer Canyon - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Saturday, August 28, 2021 San Mateo Pelagic - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Sunday, August 29, 2021 Classic Monterey Pelagic (8 hour trip) $155 - Booking and payment.
- Saturday, September 4, 2021 Pioneer Canyon - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Saturday, September 11, 2021 Monterey - Albacore Grounds - Monterey $170 - Booking and payment.
- Sunday, September 12, 2021 San Francisco Pelagic - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Saturday, September 18, 2021 Pioneer Canyon - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Sunday, September 19, 2021 Pioneer Canyon - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Pioneer Canyon - Half Moon Bay $170 - Booking and payment.
- Friday, September 24, 2021 Morro Bay trip - $TBD - Booking and payment. To reserve a spot - please e-mail us.
- Monday, September 27, 2021 Monterey - Albacore Grounds - Monterey $170 - Booking and payment.
- Saturday, October 2, 2021 Pioneer Canyon - Half Moon Bay $TBD - Booking and payment. To reserve a spot - please e-mail us.
- Saturday, October 9, 2021 Pioneer Canyon - Half Moon Bay $TBD - Booking and payment. To reserve a spot - please e-mail us.
- Saturday, October 16, 2021 Pioneer Canyon - Half Moon Bay $TBD - Booking and payment. To reserve a spot - please e-mail us.
YOUTH PRICE – Birders 19 and under are eligible for a discounted price on Half Moon Bay and Monterey trips. Contact us for details.
Download our pelagic Birds and Wildlife Checklist
