Sea frolicker · Shark safety diver · PADI MSDT
Dive with sharks. Walk with dragons.
Small-group sea safaris, shark dives, and herping expeditions — led by safety diver and wildlife photographer Andrew Esparza.
The Mission
We pursue the wild.
Andrew Esparza has spent 20 years in the water and 6 years behind the lens — chasing the animal encounters that most people only see in documentaries. A PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, safety diver at One Ocean Diving, and Serpentine's dive leader in Timor.
The work happens beneath the surface and beyond the road. Bring an open mind and a sturdy bag.
One Ocean Diving · In partnership with Serpentine
About Andrew
Upcoming
Sea safaris & expeditions
La Paz
Baja California Sur · Sardine Run · NovemberView details →
La Ventana
Baja California Sur · Mobula Migration & Orcas · MayView details →
Timor
Timor-Leste · Blue Whales · OctoberView details →
Sumatra
Indonesia · Rainforest Herping · Dec 1–10View details →
Komodo
Indonesia · Herp & Dive · Dec 10–16View details →
One Ocean Diving
North Shore, Oahu · Shark Dives · Year RoundView details →
Selected work
Expeditions, up close.
La Paz · Baja California
What guests say.
From the quality of boats and captains to the trip flow — every detail felt designed for maximum comfort so I could get the most out of my time on the water.
I thought I was coming for the wildlife, but the expedition reset my relationship with freediving. Andrew was so supportive and knowledgeable — he helped me with my diving between wildlife drops. I left more confident, more capable, and honestly more inspired than I expected.
The level of organization, professionalism, and overall experience completely exceeded my expectations. Every detail felt dialed.
The wildlife experience was unreal. Just totally mind-blowing. You can't really comprehend it until you're there in the water experiencing it.
The trip opened my eyes to so many new things. Andrew warned us we'd all become ocean people by the end of the expedition — and he was right.
The photography was world class. It helped that Andrew gave me posing advice and met me where I was at as a diver.
Pull the trigger
Book an expedition.
Limited spots. Field-grade gear. Decades of relationships.