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Ocean Safari Snorkel Tour Led by Marine Biologist

Location Baja California Sur, Mexico
$243.25
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Overview

Think of it as an African safari but at sea. No script. We head into the Sea of Cortez, known as the aquarium of the world, and let the day unfold: scanning the horizon, reading the ocean, following the birds.

One trip might bring schools of hundreds of mobula rays gliding in formation. Another, a pod of dolphins riding the bow, or playful sea lions spinning around you underwater. On the rare, special days, the ocean may gifts us encounters with elusive species like blue whales or orcas.

What sets us apart:
-Led by a marine biologist — This is an educational experience too.
Ethical interactions — we never harass the animals. Wildlife encounters happen on their terms, which is exactly why they're so meaningful.
-Local captains — former fishermen who've read these waters their whole lives. They know where the action is, and your booking keeps the impact in the community.
-Small groups, no rush.
-GoPro footage included — stay present in the water and take the memories home.
Ocean Safari Snorkel Tour Led by Marine Biologist
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

  • Mask, fins and snorkeling fins
  • Marine Biologist Certified Guide
  • Local Captain and Boat
  • Light lunch (burritos or ceviche), snacks and water
  • Gopro Videos
  • Towel, sunscreen, personal expenses
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Transportation from La Paz (available as an ad-on, contact us)
  • Wetsuit (optional $200 mxn per person)

Meeting point
Walk down to Playa Central beach in La Ventana — head to the boat launch. Look for our boat (name sent via message the day before); your guide will greet you. Park near the main street, not on the ramp. Pickup/dropoff from La Paz available as an add-on.
Return details
Walk down to Playa Central beach in La Ventana — head to the boat launch. Look for our boat (name sent via message the day before); your guide will greet you. Park near the main street, not on the ramp. Pickup/dropoff from La Paz available as an add-on.

Meet your guide and captain at the boat launch on Playa Central, La Ventana. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, we push off into the Sea of Cortez — the "aquarium of the world."
The next hours are an open-ended ocean safari. No fixed route. Your captain — a local ex fisherman who's navigated these waters his whole life — reads the conditions and follows the signs of life: diving birds, splashes, surface ripples. Your marine biologist narrates what we find and explains the behavior and ecology of each species.
When we spot wildlife and conditions are safe, we quietly approach and slip in to snorkel or freedive — never chasing. Possible encounters:

Schools of hundreds of mobula rays (April-june)
Pods of dolphins (all year)
Sea lions (all year)
Whales (December-April)
Rare sightings: orcas, pilot whales, blue whales.

Between encounters, relax on the boat with snacks, water, and a light lunch — with time to ask the biologist about Baja's ecosystem.

Note: Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed. The ocean is wild — that's the point of a safari. What we promise is a full day on the water, in expert hands, in one of the richest marine environments on Earth.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Ocean Safari Snorkel Tour Led by Marine Biologist

    Location Baja California Sur, Mexico
    $243.25
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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