Under the expert guidance of world renowned photographer & our Explorer In Residence Amos Nachoum, learn the secrets to nature & marine photography, as well as have the chance to interact with one of the rarest animals on earth.

Amos’s photos & films have been showcased in National Geographic, Discovery, BBC Wildlife, Time, Life, The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler & more.

Welcome to San Diego and discover the city with your private vehicle and driver. Get ready for an unforgetable adventure. Underwater photographers and thrill seekers alike will get up close to experience the ultimate apex predator in its natural environment; the great white shark. Expedition leader and professional wildlife photographer Amos Nachoum has 28 years of experience diving with great white sharks off Australia, South Africa, and the Farallon Islands near San Francisco. A maximum of ten guests will sail on the spacious 18-passenger MV Sea Escape, spending a full five days on the boat off the coast of Mexico during the great white's annual feeding frenzy in a bay near Isla Guadalupe. A specially-designed submergible cage allows expedition guests a chance to be safely in the water with these prehistoric predators, while offering a once-in-a-lifetime underwater photography opportunity. An unforgettable experience is awaiting you! Are you ready?

Meet your driver for an airport transfer with private vehicle. 

Enjoy a 3 hour tour with private vehicle and driver. Visit America's Finest City , which includes highlights such as: Point Loma, Sunset Cliffs, Mission Bay, Old Town, Balboa Park, Downtown with Gaslamp Quarter, Embarcadero, Harbor Island, Shelter Island, Coronado, and much more.

Today you will meet up with the expedition team for a dinner (not included) briefing in preparation for tomorrow's departure out to sea. Location will be decided on the spot.

Together with Kensington Tours, world renowned photographer Amos Nachoum’s expeditions take him and a small group of exclusive travelers throughout the world to observe, photograph, and revere the most magnificent creatures on the planet. He has led multiple many high-profile National Geographic expedition teams, including National Geographic’s Red Sea, Great White Shark, and Killer Whale photo expeditions. Amos’s photos and essays have appeared in hundreds of publications around the globe, including National Geographic, Time, Life, The New York Times, and many more.

Under the expert guidance of Amos, learn the secrets to spellbinding wildlife photography, as well as have the chance to interact with some of the most exciting animals on the planet — great white sharks, polar bears, blue whales, sailfish, snow leopards, the sardine run and more — Amos will help you capture their true essence in the most spectacular wildlife photographs you’ll ever take.

Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel (4*) is centrally located just minutes from San Diego’s many major attractions, including Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego State University, the San Diego Zoo, local beaches, the historic Gaslamp District, and more. Mission Valley’s two premier shopping malls are nearby as well. After a full day retreat to one of their 260 beautifully appointed, stunning guest rooms overlooking Mission Valley. Plan your day over a scrumptious breakfast and get ready to explore nearby attractions, such as Seaport Village, Balboa Park, or Belmont Park. Or spend your days relaxing by the pool and spa or working out in their state-of-the-art fitness center.

Overnight at Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego (4*).

By 8:00am, you and the team depart San Diego and transfer to Ensenada, Mexico. This is usually a 90-minute ride, depending on border-crossing formalities and traffic. As soon the port is reached in Ensenada, the expedition team boards the Sea Escape vessel, which will be your accommodation for the next 6 nights. Depart the port at midday for an 18-hour overnight crossing to Isla Guadalupe.

The 110 foot M/V Sea Escape is a converted aluminum oil crew vessel with a cruising speed of 10 knots. There are 9 single and double staterooms with ensuite or adjacent washrooms. Rooms are equipped with reading lights and 120v household current. An entertainment room contains a television and dvd player with video hookups for videographers. An on-board dining area will accommodate breakfast and lunch buffets, with table service for dinner.

Overnight at M/V Sea Escape.

This morning, the vessel will arrive into the bay at Isla Guadalupe, and will lower 3 protective cages into the water. Once the cages are lowered, divers are invited to join the action. During the five days on site, the dive deck is open for action and excitement from 8am-5pm.

Overnight at M/V Sea Escape.

There are only three places in the world where you can encounter great white sharks — Africa, Australia, and Mexico. From August to December, the over 100 great whites visit particular bay on Isla Guadalupe in search of elephant seals and large schools of tuna. This is where your expedition is focused, and you have virtually unlimited diving with them. The sea conditions are generally calm, with 25-40 metre visibility in deep blue water, and a water temperature of 21-22C.

Overnight at M/V Sea Escape.

Enjoy another day of cage diving, as the number of great whites in the area is astonishing. While on-board, keep your eyes open as great whites have been known to attack prey with such force that they sometimes leap right out of the water!

Overnight at M/V Sea Escape.

Enjoy some photo coaching from expedition leader Amos, as he helps to ensure you get some phenominal photos to take home with you. The crew will chum the water around your dive cage to bait in the sharks.

Overnight at M/V Sea Escape.

Today is the final day of diving so be sure to soak in as much of this rare experience as you can. By 2:00pm your vessel will begin the 18-20 hour cruise back to Ensenada.

Overnight at M/V Sea Escape.

By midday, the vessel will arrive back in Ensenada, and you and the team will then transfer back to San Diego (hotel or airport) where you will part ways.

Overnight at Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego (4*).

Meet your driver for an airport transfer with private vehicle. 

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).