Join Russ and a Tim for a Spring Repo Cruise!

Join experienced seabirders and Oregon Pelagic Tours guides Russ Namitz and Tim Shelmerdine on the Sapphire Princess May 7-11 for a guided repositioning cruise. Russ and Tim are among the most experienced seabirders on the West Coast and are familiar with all expected seabirds of the Northeastern Pacific (and many other parts of the world). 

On this cruise, we may see up to three species of pterodromas (Murphy's, Cook's and Hawaiian Petrels), two species of albatross, storm-petrels and more. Parakeet Auklet has been seen on other spring cruises. 

Our price of $300 for three days of birding is a great bargain. Compare with Wings at $525. To sign up, email Tim at tim.oregonpelagictours@gmail.com. 

2024 Pelagic Schedule Coming Soon

Happy New Year, Everyone! 
I have sent a proposed schedule to both Garibaldi Charters and Newport Tradewinds. As soon as I hear back with a confirmation, I will post it and start accepting registrations. The 2024 schedule will be similar to last year's, with trips out of Garibaldi and Newport. One notable change will be with our accompanied repositioning cruise -- this year it will take place in spring, which greatly increases our chances of seeing pterodromas. Russ Namitz and I will be leaading this  trip. 

December 2/3 trip weathers out

Today (Thursday, November 30), I received a call from Newport Tradewinds. The weather forecast of high winds and swells up to 14 feet both days is way beyond our ability to venture out on the ocean. Oregon Pelagic Tours will look into trying to schedule another winter trip in early 2024.