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

Meet Three of Panama’s Best Marine Parks

August 26, 2019

A narrow isthmus between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea and home to more than 30 marine protected areas, Panama…

Our Most Jawesome Expeditions to Swim with Sharks

July 31, 2019

“Sharks are beautiful animals, and if you’re lucky enough to see lots of them, that means that you’re in a…

​Pack Your Fins for Our New Tonga & Fiji Snorkeling Adventure

July 16, 2019

Our newest trip combines two of the best ocean destinations in the South Pacific. This spectacular snorkeling adventure begins in…

​Belize Snorkeling Expedition Report – February 2019

June 22, 2019

I was thrilled to escape the cold winter temperatures to lead Oceanic Society’s Belize: Snorkeling and Coral Reef Ecology Expedition…

Sustainable Travel in Baja California, Mexico (New Film)

May 8, 2019

As part of Oceanic Society’s Five for 50 campaign, we traveled to Baja California, Mexico for the second of five…

Shallow-Water Wonders in Fiji, Soft Coral Capital of the World

December 10, 2018

Naturalist Roger Harris shared with us the following detailed trip report and photos from an Oceanic Society Fiji snorkeling trip…

Up Close and Personal with Tonga’s Humpback Whales

December 10, 2018

Each day that we traversed the maze of small islands that make up the Vava’u group in northern Tonga, it…

Blue Whales and Hammerheads in the Coral Triangle

December 7, 2018

As the 130-foot schooner El Aleph plied the waters between the outer and inner arcs of the Maluku islands, Benjamin…

Puerto Rican Coral Reefs Recover With Help From Local Scientists, and You!

August 10, 2018

In January, a group of local marine scientists entered the waters at the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve in Rincón, Puerto…

The Undiscovered Jewel: Guyana Expedition Report

July 3, 2018

I have lived in Ecuador, South America for 32 years and have travelled the continent extensively. One destination that retains…

danum valley forest in borneo

8 Spectacular Species to Look for on a Trip to Borneo

June 7, 2018

The third largest island in the world, Borneo is home to a spectacular diversity of wildlife both on land and…

Conservation Meets Luxury in Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea

May 2, 2018

As we stepped off the El Aleph, it was hard to believe that in just 12-days we had experienced in-water…

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