San Diego Pelagic Expedition

San Diego, CA, USA

NZ
Net Zero Expeditions
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2 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 6
San Diego Pelagic Expedition
San Diego, CA, USA

Net Zero Expeditions
  • Email address verified
2 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 6

About this trip


Welcome to Your  Private Pelagic Offshore Expedition

Join us for a semi-private, full-day Pelagic Offshore Expedition, designed for those seeking unparalleled encounters with the ocean’s most captivating wildlife. This exclusive experience lasts between 6 hours, providing you with a flexible window to explore San Diego’s offshore waters aboard our state of the art 25'  Zodiac vessel.

Expedition Details:

  • Departure Time: 9:00 AM
  • Return Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, depending on weather and sightings. 
  • Location: Seaforth Marina, 1677 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA 92109

What's Included:

  • Safety Diver / Dive Master / USCG Captain
  • All taxes and port fees
  • Refreshments and healthy snacks
  • A full day of pelagic wildlife exploration
  • All necessary photography support from experienced guides. 

Highlights:

  • Magnificent Wildlife Encounters: The primary focus of this expedition is photographing the elusive Mola Mola (Sunfish), but you’ll also have the chance to witness bait balls, kelp paddies, and playful sea lions. Depending on the season, you may also encounter dolphins, sharks, and whales.
  • State-of-the-Art Vessel: Experience the adventure aboard our flagship 25' Zodiac Pro RIB, 'Aretai' designed for stability, speed, and comfort, ensuring you get closer to the action in style and safety.

Additional Information:

  • Target Species: While the main goal is capturing the Mola Mola, we’ll also be on the lookout for other pelagic species and occasional encounters with dolphins and whales.
  • Custom Experience: This is a private charter, giving you the flexibility to tailor the trip to your needs and preferences. You'll have ample time for photography and personalized guidance from our crew.
  • Eco-Friendly: Join us in supporting sustainable, eco-conscious tourism with Net Zero Expeditions.

For further inquiries or to secure your private charter, please contact us at [email protected].


We look forward to creating an unforgettable adventure with you!

What’s included

  • USCG Captain
  • PADI Divemaster
  • Refreshments
  • Healthy Snacks
  • Port tax and Fee's

What’s not included

  • Snorkeling Gear
  • Gratuities

Available Packages

Pelagic Expedition Private Charter

Single Ticket 

$500

Available Add-Ons

Photography Package
$250

For only an additional $250 have a professional photographer capture images of you (or your group) in the water on a professional DLSR high resolution camera. A digital link of around 15 - 25  images will be sent to you to download, save, share, or print. A videographer is also available upon request.

Go Pro 10 Black Rental Kit
$85

Capture your adventure our GoPro 10 Black rental kit. This package features an upgraded battery for extended usage. Plus, at the end of your trip, you'll receive a 32GB microSD card containing all your footage, yours to keep.

Additional Hour
$250

Spend one additional hour at sea 

Your Organizer


NZ
Net Zero Expeditions
2 reviews
Based out of San Diego, Ca we offer unparalleled oceanic expeditions and whale watch private charters operated by professional nature filmmakers & scientists. Net Zero Expeditions was founded with sustainability and conservation at its core, designed to be an Eco-touristic marine wildlife expedition company. We track, limit, and offset the carbon footprint on all of our expeditions.

Reviews

Super professionel and relaxed people. Safety first and all the patience and skill needed to attract first 3 blue sharks and then a HUGE blue shark. Can totally recommend these guys!!! And ohh… whales, dolphins and a Mola Mola. Best day at sea
By Morten C for Blue and Mako Shark Expedition : Private Charter on Apr 02, 2025
Monolo and crew were so kind and attentive. We saw 4 beautiful blue sharks and had a wonderful time on the boat. I would 100% recommend net zero!
By Morgan W for Blue Shark Expeditions (December) on Jan 07, 2025