“We are a wildlife expedition company specializing in small-group adventures to some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations.”
This is where your stories start…
What guests Are Saying:
What’s New on SDM:
Website updated on May 14, 2025
🆕 Behind the Lens: Mobula Rays & God Rays (May 14, 2025)
After a tough start to the season, we finally had the kind of mobula encounter we dream about—friendly animals, clean water, and perfect light. Eli shares the story behind one of his favorite images of the trip: his daughter, Sophia, hovering over a school of rays as sunlight dances through the water. 👉 Read the Story
New Trip Report: Baja Orca Expedition Trip Report # 3. ( May 14, 2025) - Day 3 added.
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
Orcas Hunt a Mola Mola – We Watched It Happen (May 11, 2025)
We spent Day 5 of our Baja expedition with a pod of wild orcas and witnessed a rare moment—an orca hunt and feed on a mola mola (sunfish) right in front of us. One of the rawest wildlife encounters we’ve ever captured. 👉 Watch the Video
Where the Magic Lives – Finding Your People in the Wild ( May 10, 2025)
Over dinner in Baja, a casual conversation reminded me just how rare this tribe is—people from all walks of life, bonded by the wild. A reflection on what makes this lifestyle feel so normal, and why we all try to stay in it as long as we possibly can. 👉 Read the blog
🆕 New Blog: Meet Our Chatbot! (May 2, 2025)
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
🎧 New: Podcast Interviews - Added to “About Us”
Want to hear the stories behind the adventures?
Eli’s been featured on several wildlife and photography podcasts—sharing raw, real conversations about natural light, shark diving, chasing anacondas, and the deeper purpose behind the work. Head to the About Us page to listen in and get to know the voice behind the lens.
✈️ Trip Updates – What’s Happening Now
Updated on May 11, 2025
🟢 Trips Happening Now
Baja Orca Expedition — May 10 - 17, 2025
Daily updates available [here]!
🆕 New Trips Added
Beaching Orcas in Patagonia – April 2026 (Limited to 4 guests - 2 Spots Left.)
📉 Remaining Spots for 2025 Season
Baja Orcas – June 15–22, 2025 - 2 of 5 spots left
Whale Sharks - July 7 - 12, 2025 - 2 Spots Left
Pink Dolphins - July 14 - 18, 2025 - One Spot Left
Jaguar Photo Safari - August 23 - 29, 2025 - 3 Spots Left
Humpback Whales - September 24 - October 1, 2025 - 4 Spots Left
Arctic Orcas - November 11 - 17, 2025 - 2 Spots Left
Tiger Sharks and Great Hammerheads - November 29 - December 6, 2025 - 4 Spots Left
📉 Trips with Low Spots for 2026 Season
Sperm Whales - January 16 - 22, 2026 - ONE of 5 SPOTS Left
Beluga Whales – July 28 - August 3, 2026 - ONE of 5 SPOTS Left
❌ Just Sold Out
Beluga Whales – August 4–10, 2026
