Tips, Guides, and Inspiration for Nature Travelers

Whether you are planning a trip, looking to discover your next destination, seeking gear advice, or want to learn more about how to travel sustainably, we've got you covered. Explore our collection of stories, guides, and reflections that showcase the wonder of the ocean and the transformative power of travel with purpose

Dragons to Debris: An Oceanic Society Expedition to Komodo

November 2, 2016

I’ve just arrived in Bali along with our team of marine biologists, environmental artists, local conservationists, and ecotourists who will…

Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: October 1, 2016

October 11, 2016

[IMAGE] Our Farallon Islands whale watching trip on Saturday, October 1 departed from Sausalito under calm conditions. Without the usual morning fog,…

Best Snorkeling Sites Series: Palau

August 19, 2016

Wondering where to snorkel on your next adventure? Our Best Snorkeling Sites Series aims to give you a closer look…

Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: August 13, 2016

August 15, 2016

Our Farallon Islands whale watching trip on Saturday, August 13 departed from San Francisco under medium fog with light winds and calm…

Southeast Alaska Cruise: Exploring coastal waters through photography

August 12, 2016

Alaska holds a wealth of incredible national parks to explore, but one of the less talked-about gems is Glacier Bay…

Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: August 6, 2016

August 8, 2016

On our Farallon Islands whale watching trip on August 6, 2016, as we headed toward the islands we saw a number of…

Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: July 29, 2016

August 3, 2016

[IMAGE] We didn’t wait long for our first whale sighting on our July 29 Farallon Islands whale watching trip. About 5…

​Exploring Cuba’s Natural Side

July 20, 2016

In June 2016, I was fortunate to lead a group of Oceanic Society travelers on a weeklong expedition to Cuba,…

Gulf of the Farallones Whale Watch Sightings: July 8, 2016

July 10, 2016

On Friday, July 8, we embarked on a shorter, 4-hour adventure into the Gulf of the Farallones to take advantage…

Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: July 3, 2016

July 7, 2016

On the weekend of the 4th of July, the humpback whales in the SF Bay Area were in celebration mode,…

Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: June 25, 2016

June 20, 2016

Our June 25 Farallon Islands whale watching expedition got off to a promising start when we encountered a group of bottlenose dolphins just outside…

Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: June 5, 2016

June 7, 2016

[IMAGE] Sunday’s cruise left San Francisco Yacht Harbor through a low mist in very calm conditions. After a quick pass…

Browse All Magazine Articles

Looking for more? Visit our archive to explore all Oceanic Society Magazine articles.