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!
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.
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.
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.
2024 Wildlife Expeditions
Blue Whale Snorkeling Tour
East Timor
Oct 26-Nov 1 2024: Sold Out
Polar Bear Photography Tour
Churchill, Canada.
Oct 27-Nov 2: Sold Out
November 3-9: Two spots available!
2025 Wildlife Expeditions
Bengal Tigers and Indian Rhinos Photography Tour
India
February 11-20, 2025: Sold Out
Great Hammerheads and Tiger Sharks
Bimini, Bahamas
February 23-28, 2025: Sold Out
Japanese Shark Diving Safari
Honshu, Japan
March 23-29, 2025: Sold Out
Tiger Shark Diving
Tiger Beach, Bahamas
April 12-18, 2025: Two spots available!
Great White Shark Cage Diving
Neptune Islands, Australia
April 30-May 3, 2025: Sold Out
May 5-8, 2025: Two spots available!
Pink River Dolphin Snorkeling Tour
Amazon, Brazil
June 10-14, 2025: Sold Out.
Porbeagle Shark Snorkeling & Diving Tour
Brittany, France
June 10-26, 2025: Two spots available!
Gorilla Trekking & Big Five Safari
Uganda
June 20-29, 2025: One spot available!
South African Sardine Run
Wild Coast, South Africa
June 30-July 10, 2025: Four spots available!
Beluga Whales and Polar Bears
Churchill, Canada
July 26-Aug 1, 2025: Sold Out
Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
August 8-13, 2025: Two spots available!
Southern Right Whale Photo-Pro Tour
Patagonia, Argentina
August 8-14, 2025: Sold Out
Jaguar and Ocelot Photography Tour
Brazilian Pantanal
September 5-11, 2025: One spot available!
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
Blue Whale Snorkeling Tour
East Timor
November 1-7 2025: Sold Out
Nov 28-Dec 4, 2025: Two spots available!
Polar Bear Photography Tour
Churchill, Canada.
Oct 27-Nov 2, 2025: Four spots available.
November 3-9, 2025: Two spots available.
Orca Snorkeling Tour
Skervoy, Norway.
November 13-20, 2025: Four spots available.
2026 Wildlife Expeditions
Tiger Sharks and Great Hammerheads
Tiger Beach and Bimini, Bahamas
February 7-15, 2026: Five spots available.
Bengal Tigers and Indian Rhinos Photography Tour
India
February 9-18, 2026: Two spots available!
South African Shark Diving Safari
East London to Cape Town
February 8-21, 2026: Four spots available.
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!
Great White Shark Cage Diving
Neptune Islands, Australia
May 8-11, 2026: Eight spots available.
Gorilla Trekking & Big Five Safari
Uganda
June 21-30, 2026: Six spots available!
South African Sardine Run
Wild Coast, South Africa
June 30-July 10, 2026: Six spots available!
Beluga Whales and Polar Bears
Churchill, Canada
July 25-31, 2026: Four spots available!
Southern Right Whale Photo-Pro Tour
Patagonia, Argentina
August 18-24, 2026: Sold Out
August 25-31, 2026: Sold Out
Jaguar and Ocelot Photography Tour
Brazilian Pantanal
August 16-22, 2026: Sold Out
August 23-29, 2026: Sold Out
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!
Polar Bear Photography Tour
Churchill, Canada.
Oct 26-Nov 1, 2026: Four spots available.
November 1-7, 2026: Five spots available.
Blue Whale Snorkeling Tour
East Timor
November 1-7 2026: Four spots available!
November 8-14, 2026: Five spots available!
Madagascar Wildlife Trekking Photo Tour
Southern Madagascar
November 9-22 2026: Sold Out
Private Wildlife Expeditions
Japanese Giant Salamander Snorkeling Tour
Honshu, Japan
Dates upon request
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 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
Upcoming Trips
In the Spotlight
Join Photo pro Andy Murch in the Canadian Tundra for a small group tour with the largest gathering of Polar Bears in the world. Read more
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.
Find out more
predatorsinperil.org
Guest Feedback
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!!
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
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
