A credit card is used to hold your space.

A deposit may be required for advanced reservations at the time they are taken or upon confirmation of a trip based on weather forecasts, guest details or other criteria determined by the boat captain.

The remaining payment will be charged at the discretion of the captain based on weather forecasts.

With apologies in advance, "no shows" will be charged in full. Please call a.s.a.p. if you are running late on the way to the harbor.

There is no cost if WE cancel the trip for any reason.

Please call for clarification as our shark expeditions can be a little complicated.

We have a high standard for weather and/or sea conditions during our shark trips.

If whale watching would be bad, shark watching would be no better; however, many guests want to go anyway. The area we see sharks may still be clear with protection from the island; that protected area may be a little larger or smaller based on ocean conditions.

The Farallon Islands are worth a visit even in the roughest of weather; in fact, we are open for special photography workshops when the weather is right, with large waves from the open ocean - just like those associated with the Mavericks surfing competitions on the San Mateo coast.

Waves can wash over the Great Arch, a giant natural bridge rising eight or ten stories above the water. It would make an interesting opportunity for fine art photography.