About Big Fish Expeditions
Big Fish Expeditions is an ecotourism company specializing in shark diving trips, whale snorkelling encounters, and select terrestrial big animal safaris and trekking adventures.
Big Fish was founded in 2010 by award-winning wildlife photographer Andy Murch, who has specialized in photographing sharks and other marine megafauna for more than 25 years. Andy’s photographic knowledge, extensive travel experience, and excellent organizational skills make him uniquely capable of delivering world class wildlife adventures that are geared towards passionate big animal enthusiasts.
Based in Victoria, Canada, Big Fish Expeditions organizes more than 25 different wildlife trips each year to diverse destinations including Argentina, The Bahamas, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Japan, French Polynesia, Norway and more.
So where do you want to go next? EXPEDITIONS
WORLD CLASS ENCOUNTERS
Whether you want to float within touching distance of a whale shark the size of a school bus, stare into the eyes of a five meter tiger shark as it cruises towards you over the reef, or mingle with a family of mountain gorillas, we want to put you there. Why? because, that is exactly where we want to be too!
UNIQUE BIG ANIMAL ADVENTURES
Some of our expeditions are classics like world famous Tiger Beach and the Sardine Run and others are off-the-beaten-path adventures like Belugas in the Canadian Arctic and Crocodiles in Chinchorro Atoll, Mexico. Whichever adventure you join first, you will soon see we try to cram every encounter we can into our trips.
EXPERT KNOWLEDGE
Big Fish Expeditions Founder Andy Murch has spent the last two decades chasing big animals all over the world. Few people have Andy’s knowledge and organizational skills necessary to put together a professional expedition. Have a look through some of the comments from our guests: testimonials.
We hope to see you soon!
Guest Feedback
BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
I have been on a couple of Big Fish Photography Expeditions trips now. They are always well organized, and exceed my expectations! Andy puts together unique and action-packed trips. I’m looking forward to my next dive experience with him.
Trisha S.
Vancouver, BC
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TIME WITH BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
Andy is one of the best in the business. I would highly, highly recommend anyone interested in an animal focused trip to go with big fish expeditions.
The quality of experience and knowledge of the trip leader really sets them apart. Expect to get your fill of animals no matter what the trip is. Andy is also great at finding other animals to incorporate within the trips.
If you’re looking for a shark trip or big animal experience, this is your place. Period.
Enjoy!
Jesse B.
Ontario, Canada
AMAZING TRIPS
Amazing trips, just finish my 7th with Big Fish Expeditions, many more to come!
Sene M.
Canada
GO. YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT!
I have been on 3 Big Fish Expeditions trips by now and have more trips to look forward to in the near future. First of all I share a big passion for sharks, whale and other big marine life and Big Fish Expedition is all about that. As an amateur photographer is great to be among equals and even better to get new tips and ideas from professionals.
Andy is very helpful showing new tricks and talk about UW photography in between dives. Sure the destinations offers world class diving but it’s also about the people and the relation to people and Andy surely gives everyone the feeling of being very welcome and try to give everyone a lifetime experience.
Another good thing is that Andy is maybe the only pro shooters who offers trips to very reasonable prices. I won’t go into details about all the good dives I’ve done with Big Fish but instead say GO, you will never regret it!
Br, Rasmus Raahauge
Denmark
ANOTHER GREAT ADVENTURE WITH BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
Just returned from my second trip with BFE and it went off perfectly. The true adventure of these trips always present challenging logistics but they pulled it off flawlessly. I would highly recommend BFE to anyone looking to get “off the grid” and experience a wildlife trip of a lifetime. I am looking forward to my next adventure with them. Thanks again!!
Scott O.
Detroit, Michigan
ABOUT BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
5 stars!
I’ve been on three trips with Big Fish Expeditions. Each one was well organized and jam packed with unique wildlife encounters. I am booked for another trip next year and for many more to come. Highly recommended!!