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Yes. In fact, Oceanic Society is America's first nonprofit organization dedicated to ocean conservation. For more than 55 years, we’ve used travel as a way to inspire and connect people to the ocean, building a global community committed to protecting our planet.

We believe that when people experience the world, they are more motivated to help preserve it. That’s why we work to address the biggest challenges facing our oceans today: plastic pollution, unsustainable fishing and aquaculture, and climate change. By focusing on the root cause of ocean decline—human behavior—we aim to create lasting solutions that improve ocean health.

Every Oceanic Society expedition directly funds ocean conservation. Your booking helps support local projects that protect wildlife, promotes sustainable community practices, and removes plastic waste from the ocean—200 pounds for every traveler. It also contributes to global initiatives like sea turtle protection, habitat restoration, and scientific research.

Your travel supports local economies, too, creating incentives for communities to value wildlife as a living resource rather than a consumable. In short, every trip makes a positive impact—both where you travel and worldwide.

Oceanic Society has been leading adventurous nature expeditions since 1972, combining sustainable tourism with science, exploration, and conservation. Our trips have earned numerous accolades, many of which earned National Geographic’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime.

On every Oceanic Society trip, you can expect immersive, ethical, and sustainable experiences that bring you close to wildlife and nature at their best. While wildlife encounters can’t be guaranteed, our trips are carefully timed and designed to maximize your chances of seeing animals in their natural habitats.

Many expeditions also offer meaningful interactions with local communities and cultures, especially those with long-standing ocean traditions, giving travelers insight into how people connect with and care for the natural world.

Oceanic Society trips are led by expert naturalists—marine biologists, conservationists, and environmental educators—bringing years of field experience, research, and cultural knowledge to every expedition. Some naturalists live and work locally, offering firsthand insight into the region’s wildlife, ecosystems, and communities, while others are global experts with years of experience in the same areas, providing travelers with a well-rounded perspective.