World Class Big Animal Tours

Humpback Whale snorkeling tour.
 
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Whale Shark Expedition

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Tiger Shark Diving

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Polar Bears

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Oceanic Whitetip Sharks

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World Class Big Animal Tours on Land and Sea

We deliver intimate encounters with nature’s most iconic big animals. From diving and and snorkeling adventures  with Great White Sharks and Humpback Whales, to terrestrial wildlife photography tours with Mountain Gorillas, Polar Bears, and Big Cats, our expeditions create life changing experiences that you’ll never forget. Join us on one of our world class shark diving or land big animal photography expeditions and we bet you come on another!
Diving with a large tiger shark at Tiger Beach.

BUCKET LIST BIG ANIMAL ADVENTURES

Whether you want to float within touching distance of an enormous whale shark, stare into the eye of a playful humpback whale calf, or feel the warm breath of a silverback gorilla against your skin, we will to put you there.

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RESPONSIBLE AND SAFE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

At Big Fish Expeditions, we believe that responsible eco-tourism is very important. We are acutely focused on the safety of our guests, the welfare of the wildlife, and the protection of the pristine environments we visit.

Wildlife photography tours.

A FOCUS ON ANIMAL IMAGERY

You do not need a camera to enjoy our trips, but if you’re passionate about wildlife photography our expert guides will do everything they can to help you get those epic images you dream about. And, they’ll share a selection of their images for you to take home.

2025 Wildlife Expeditions

Bengal Tigers and Indian Rhinos Photography Tour

India

February 11-20, 2025: Sold Out

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Great Hammerheads and Tiger Sharks

Bimini, Bahamas

February 23-28, 2025: Sold Out

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Japanese Shark Diving Safari

Honshu, Japan

March 23-29, 2025: Sold Out

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Tiger Shark Diving

Tiger Beach, Bahamas

April 12-18, 2025: Two spots available!

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Great White Shark Cage Diving

Neptune Islands, Australia

April 30-May 3, 2025: Sold Out

May 5-8, 2025: Sold Out

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Pink River Dolphin Snorkeling Tour

Amazon, Brazil

June 10-14, 2025: Sold Out.

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Porbeagle Shark Snorkeling & Diving Tour

Brittany, France

June 20-26, 2025: Two spots available!

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Gorilla Trekking & Big Five Safari

Uganda

June 20-29, 2025: One spot available!

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South African Sardine Run

Wild Coast, South Africa

June 30-July 10, 2025: Four spots available!

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Beluga Whales and Polar Bears

Churchill, Canada

July 26-Aug 1, 2025: Sold Out

August 1-7, 2025: 4 spots available

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Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

August 8-13, 2025: Two spots available!

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Southern Right Whale Photo-Pro Tour

Patagonia, Argentina

August 8-14, 2025: Sold Out

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Jaguar and Ocelot Photography Tour

Brazilian Pantanal

September 5-11, 2025: One spot available!

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Humpback Whale Snorkeling Tour

Rurutu, French Polynesia

September 8-14, 2025: Sold Out

September 15-21, 2025: Sold Out

September 22-28, 2025: Sold Out

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Blue Whale Snorkeling Tour

East Timor

November 1-7 2025: Sold Out

Nov 28-Dec 4, 2025: Two spots available!

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Polar Bear Photography Tour

Churchill, Canada.

Oct 27-Nov 2, 2025: Two spots available.

November 3-9, 2025: Two spots available.

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2026 Wildlife Expeditions

Tiger Sharks and Great Hammerheads

Tiger Beach and Bimini, Bahamas

February 7-15, 2026: Five spots available.

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Bengal Tigers and Indian Rhinos Photography Tour

India

February 9-18, 2026: Two spots available!

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South African Shark Diving Safari

East London to Cape Town

February 8-21, 2026: Four spots available.

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Bahamas Shark Diving Safari

Tiger Beach, Nassau, Exumas, Cat Island.

April 12-23, 2026: One spot available!

April 26-May 7, 2026: Five spots available!

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Great White Shark Cage Diving

Neptune Islands, Australia

May 8-11, 2026: Eight spots available.

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Gorilla Trekking & Big Five Safari

Uganda

June 21-30, 2026: Six spots available!

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South African Sardine Run

Wild Coast, South Africa

June 30-July 10, 2026: Six spots available!

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Beluga Whales and Polar Bears

Churchill, Canada

July 25-31, 2026: Four spots available!

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Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

July 28-August 2, 2026: Six spots available!

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Southern Right Whale Photo-Pro Tour

Patagonia, Argentina

August 18-24, 2026: Sold Out

August 25-31, 2026: Sold Out

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Jaguar and Ocelot Photography Tour

Brazilian Pantanal

August 16-22, 2026: Sold Out

August 23-29, 2026: Sold Out

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Humpback Whale Snorkeling Tour

Rurutu, French Polynesia

September 7-13, 2026: Five spots available!

September 14-20, 2026: Five spots available!

September 21-27, 2026: Four spots available!

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Polar Bear Photography Tour

Churchill, Canada.

Oct 26-Nov 1, 2026: Four spots available.

November 1-7, 2026: Five spots available.

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Blue Whale Snorkeling Tour

East Timor

November 1-7 2026: Four spots available!

November 8-14, 2026: Five spots available!

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Madagascar Wildlife Trekking Photo Tour

Southern Madagascar

November 9-22 2026: Sold Out

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Private Wildlife Expeditions

Japanese Giant Salamander Snorkeling Tour

Honshu, Japan

Dates upon request

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Take Amazing Photographs

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Photo © Mario Magri

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You don’t have to be a photographer to enjoy our big animal encounters but if you are then lets face it, being there is only half the fun.
Any adventure travel company can put together an expedition but we want you to go home with incredible images.

First and foremost, our trips are fun and exciting but if you also want hands on camera coaching and if you want us to make sure that you’re in the right place at the right time to enjoy extraordinary, close-up encounters with iconic big animals, we can help with that. And we’ll have a great time in the process!

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Andy Murch

Andy Murch

Andy Murch is an award winning big animal photographer. He has photographed more than 250 species of sharks and all of the world’s great cetaceans. In 2010, Andy created Big Fish Expeditions to share his love for big animals with other photographers and avid wildlife enthusiasts. Read more

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Predators in Peril

Andy is the driving force behind the PREDATORS IN PERIL PROJECT which shines a spotlight on endangered species of sharks and rays that are largely overlooked by mainstream conservation groups. Predators In Peril is funded by Big Fish Expeditions.

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