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Website updated on June 3, 2025
🆕 🦈 Updated Blog: Our 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
New Blog: The Shark That Changed Everything (June 2, 2025)
Eli shares the story of his very first ocean dive in Cozumel—and a life-changing encounter with a bull shark that sparked his decades-long journey into shark diving, wildlife guiding, and ocean storytelling. 👉 Read the Blog
One of our 2026 Sperm Whale expeditions is officially sold out! (June 1, 2026)
Thank you to everyone who booked early—we can’t wait to share these unforgettable moments with you in Dominica. A couple spots still remain on the other 2026 dates, so if swimming with sperm whales is on your list, don’t wait! 👉 Link to Trip Page
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
Blog Post: A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Guide & Photographer ( May 26, 2025)
Go behind the scenes with Eli Martinez as he shares the raw, unfiltered reality of life in the field—early mornings, missed shots, magic moments, and the wild beauty in between. 👉 Read the Blog
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 1, 2025
🟢 NEXT TRIP!
Baja Orca Expedition — June 8 - 15, 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 8-15, 2025 - ONE of 5 spots left
Baja Orcas – June 15–22, 2025 - ONE of 5 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 - 2 Spots Left
Arctic Orcas - November 11 - 17, 2025 - ONE Spot Left
Tiger Sharks and Great Hammerheads - November 29 - December 6, 2025 - 4 Spots Left
📉 Trips with Low Spots for 2026 Season
Sperm Whales - January 21 - 27, 2026 - TWO of 5 SPOTS Left
❌ Just Sold Out
Sperm Whales - January 16 - 22, 2026
Whale Sharks - July 7 - 12, 2025
Beluga Whales – July 28 - August 3, 2026
Beluga Whales – August 4–10, 2026
Polar Bears - November 1 - 7, 2026
