Subject: AQUA-FIRMA Ocean Giant Expeditions

AQUA-FIRMA Ocean Giant Expeditions

Wildlife and marine life travel experts Aqua-Firma is now in its 20th year of operating its worldwide selection of 'Best of Above & Below Water Journeys'.


Among these fantastic travel opportunities is a series of exciting 'Ocean Giant Expeditions' hosted by marine scientists, leading shark and manta ray researchers and underwater photographers.


Aqua-Firma began its Ocean Giant Expeditions through sponsorship of whale shark research, providing opportunities to swim with whale sharks in the best locations at the best time of year.


The expeditions take place in the company of leading local and international scientists, who impart the latest information about the Ocean Giants taken from our researchers’ armoury of satellite tags, DNA analysis, drones and ID catalogues.


Aqua-Firma's teams also assist in filming and photographing the marine life, whether the visitor is a complete novice or a professional who might benefit from insights into its behaviour

Galapágos Shark Research & Photography

Top of the list of expeditions for dedicated scuba divers must be Aqua-Firma's Galápagos Shark Insights & Photography trip, hosted by one of the world’s foremost whale shark researchers, Dr Simon Pierce.


Joining this liveaboard will provide you with a unique opportunity to find out the very latest in whale shark research, as well as insights into other species of sharks and rays, marine iguanas, Galápagos penguins and more.


It also helps to fund the work of the Marine Megafauna Foundation, in the Galápagos and beyond.


Next trip: 27 July - 3 August, 2026 from £4,790/$5,990 pp

Whale Shark Research, Photography & Coral Reefs

In Tanzania, guests participating in Aqua-Firma's Whale Shark Research, Photography & Coral Reefs expedition can encounter whale sharks feeding at the surface.


The trip combines your choice of scuba diving or snorkelling over some of East Africa’s most diverse coral reefs, all carefully planned in advance around local tidal flows.


Hosts for the next trip in December 2025, will be Dr Chris Rohner, Principal Scientist at Marine Megafauna Foundation; and Aqua-Firma's Above & Below Water Photographer, Ralph Pannell.


Ralph will also be hosting an optional Great Migration Safari incorporating the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater.


Next trip: 1-8 December 2025, from £2,290/$ 2,890 pp

Humpback Whale Watching - Caribbean

Some of Aqua-Firma's favourite encounters are with humpback whales at the Silver Bank Whale Sanctuary, about 100 miles north of the Dominican Republic.


Between 7 March to 14 March, 2026, Aqua-Firma Marine Scientist, Charlotte Caffrey, will host the company’s 7th annual Humpback Whale Watching & Snorkel Liveaboard


Here's some guest feedback from the most recent trip in March 2025

  • 'Best experience of my life' - Amy W

  • 'A lifelong dream which surpassed all expectations - I'll remember this forever, an adventure unique to Aqua-Firma! I'll be back' - Fiona M

  • 'Magical' - Lorraine R

  • 'In one word: fantastic!' - Jim K

Next trip: 7-14 March 2026, from $4,590 pp

Manta Ray Research, Coral Reefs & Komodo Dragons

Aqua-Firma focuses its support for manta ray research in Komodo, Indonesia, where the research team has identified more than 1,000 individual manta rays..


There is one place left on the October 2025 trip, which will be hosted by Dr Simon Pierce and Charlotte Caffrey; more spaces are available in October 2026.


These trips are operated for scuba divers and snorkellers, who can encounter manta rays gliding over some of the most diverse coral reefs within the Coral Triangle.


Next trip: 24 Oct - 31 November 2026, from £2,590 pp

More Great Expeditions!

Madagascar Whale Shark Research – Islands, Marine life & Lemurs

Oct 2026 & 2027 from £2,290

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Mexico’s Sardine Run

22 – 28 Nov, 2026 from £2,550

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Mobula Rays & Orcas of the Sea of Cortez:

April – July from £2,290

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Arctic Norway Orca & Whale Whalewatching Snorkel Liveaboards:

Oct – Dec from €4,115

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Sea of Cortez Marine Life Liveaboards:

July/August from US$3,830

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