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Ocean Safari Snorkel Tour Led by Marine Biologist
About
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...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gopro Videos
Light lunch (burritos or ceviche), snacks and water
Local Captain and Boat
Marine Biologist Certified Guide
Mask, fins and snorkeling fins
Wetsuit (optional $200 mxn per person)
Transportation from La Paz (available as an ad-on, contact us)
Gratuities (optional)
Towel, sunscreen, personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Boat meeting point in La Ventana
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
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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:
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...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gopro Videos
Light lunch (burritos or ceviche), snacks and water
Local Captain and Boat
Marine Biologist Certified Guide
Mask, fins and snorkeling fins
Wetsuit (optional $200 mxn per person)
Transportation from La Paz (available as an ad-on, contact us)
Gratuities (optional)
Towel, sunscreen, personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Boat meeting point in La Ventana
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.
