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Website updated on June 15, 2025

🆕 Trip Report: Baja Orcas Week 5 – Day 4 and 5 is up! (June 16, 2025)
We’ve just kicked off Week 5 of our Baja Orca Expedition, and Day One’s trip report is now live! Despite high winds, we had some unforgettable early moments in the bay. We’ll be sharing daily updates throughout the week. 👉 Read the latest update.

New Blog: Wild Stories & Cold Beers (June 13, 2025)
Ever wonder what wildlife photographers talk about when the cameras are down and the beers are cold? Our newest blog post dives into the pub conversations that fuel our adventures — swapping stories, sharing dream sightings, and debating gear. 👉 Read the Blog

New Trip: Mongolia Snow Leopard Expedition! (June 9, 2025)
We’ve just launched one of our most epic adventures yet—a winter expedition into the wilds of Mongolia to track and photograph Snow Leopards and Pallas’s Cats. This is a rare chance to capture two of the world’s most elusive felines. Now Booking. 👉 View Trip Details

Back in Baja – Two Final Trips! (June 7, 2025)
We’ve just arrived in Baja for the final two trips of our season! Over the next 12 days, we’ll be exploring the Sea of Cortez, searching for unforgettable wildlife moments—including the elusive orcas hunting mobula rays. 👉 Read the Blog

Two Spots Just Opened on our Whale Shark Trip! (June 7, 2025)
We had two last-minute cancellations for our Whale Shark Expedition in Isla Mujeres, so we’ve reopened registration!
This is your chance to swim alongside the world’s largest fish—don’t wait, these spots won’t last. 👉 Reserve Your Spot Now

Behind-the-Scenes from Our Jaguar Expedition. (June 4, 2025)
We’ve added a new gallery of topside moments from our jaguar adventures in the Pantanal. From boat rides to camp life and candid guest experiences, these behind-the-scenes images give you a real feel for what it’s like to be part of this expedition. 👉 View the Gallery

Updated Blog: Shark Diving’s Dirty Little Secret (June 3, 2025)
Originally written in 2019, this raw piece about the hidden truths of shark feeding has recently resurfaced and started making the rounds again. So I’ve updated it and decided to share it once more. It’s an honest look at what we rarely talk about in the shark diving world—bites, risk, and the deep respect we have for these animals. 👉 Read the updated blog

YouTube Video: Into the Wild – My Life as a Wildlife Guide & Photographer (May 31, 2025)
This reel is a collection of highlights of different expeditions, and behind-the-scenes moments. Eli has spent the last 20+ years guiding people into wild places, capturing powerful moments with some of the world’s most iconic animals. 🎥 Watch the Full Video

Behind the Lens: The Dance of Light. (May 27, 2025)
Step behind the lens with Eli for a look at one of nature’s most beautiful gifts—sunlight streaming through the ocean. This latest photo story captures marine life swimming through god rays, lit only by natural light. No strobes. No filters. Just patience, timing, and the ocean and her magic. 👉 Read the Story

Trip Report: Baja Orca Expedition Trip Report # 4. ( May 26, 2025)
Join us for six days on the water in the Sea of Cortez as we search for orcas, dolphins, humpbacks, and more. Daily updates, stunning encounters, and behind-the-scenes insight into what it takes to run a wildlife expedition in Baja. 👉 Read Trip Report

Blog Post: Meet Our Chatbot!
We just shared a blog introducing our new chatbot — your 24/7 assistant for trip questions, availability, and more. It's already helping guests explore trips faster and easier. 👉 Read the blog

✈️ Trip Updates – What’s Happening Now

Updated on June 11, 2025

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  • Baja Orca Expedition — June 8 - 15, 2025

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