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Pelagic Bird & Marine Wildlife Exploration Trip

OUR NEXT 2024 PELAGIC BIRD & MARINE WILDLIFE TRIP TO BE ANNOUNCE SOON

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12-Hr. Spring Pelagic Bird & Marine Wildlife Exploration Trip – 4/6/24

April is an understudied time of year in our pelagic waters, with potential for an interesting mix of winter residents still in the area, large numbers of migrants, and birds achieving breeding plumage. This trip will be targeting pelagic waters out 20-50 miles. Targets include continuing alcids like Atlantic Puffin, Dovekie, Razorbill, and murres, Northern Fulmar, Sooty and Manx Shearwater, Pomarine Jaeger, Black-legged Kittiwake, and gulls. Cetaceans at this time of the year can include Humpback, Fin, and Minke Whales, Common Dolphin, and possibly Atlantic White-sided Dolphin.

On past trips we’ve found the adult Northern Gannets to be in their gorgeous breeding plumage, with that burnt yellowish head and nape coloration becoming much stronger than in winter. In fact all sub-adult plumages show this increased color as well. Some alcids are moving into breeding plumage as well and the bill and feet of adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls can be stunningly bright. These can all provide excellent photography opportunities.

Come on out and help us explore this early spring period and see what we can find!

Date

Date	Time
Saturday April 6, 2024	6AM - 6PM approx (boarding time 5:30AM)
Inclement Weather Date - Sun 4/7/24	6AM - 6PM approx (boarding time 5:30AM)

Price

$185 per person (Crew gratuities are not included in the price)

• All sales are final and non-refundable (cancelling then transferring reservation to another person is allowed only in the event the spot is filled)
• Our captains and crew work diligently to make every trip a success.
• Cruises are Rain or Shine
• There is a 48-hour cancellation policy
• In the event of a cancellation, customer is responsible for making another reservation
• Check our WEBSITE ALERTS for cancellations & daily cruise status
• Ticket purchases are good only for the 2024 – Special 12-hour Pelagic and Marine Wildlife Trip
• Your proof of purchase (Paypal receipt/Credit Card receipt/voucher) will serve as your ticket
• You do NOT need a PayPal account to make purchases through PayPal
• Coolers and outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited
• Passengers subject to search (as permitted by the US Coast Guard)
• Captain’s recommendation: Due to NYC traffic we advise that you plan to arrive 60 minutes before the departure time
• All trips are subject to availability and American Princess Cruises reserves the right to cancel any trip at any time

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