This is truly a one-of-a-kind tour that we have tailor-made with the help of our hosts at Latitude Encounters in Cabo San Lucas. This tour is all about getting in the water and snorkeling alongside some of the ocean’s most charismatic creatures. For one week we will indulge in the bounty that the Sea of Cortez offers with stops in Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, and Magdalena Bay on the Pacific coast.
March is arguably the best month for snorkeling the Sea of Cortez as it’s when all the big animals congregate here. With a bit of luck and the first-hand knowledge of the team at Latitude Encounters we can expect to swim alongside whale sharks, playful colonies of sea lions, sea turtles, and a variety of shark species like blue sharks, silkie sharks, and possibly smooth hammerheads. What’s more, is that this time of year coincides with whale season, so you are not only likely to see humpbacks, gray whales, blue whales, and orcas from the boat, but you may be able to swim alongside them as well!
Is this trip right for me?
This is a unique type of trip in that most of our time is spent in the open ocean looking for various pelagic species like sharks, whales, and dolphins. Even though the team from Latitude Encounters has incredible knowledge of the marine life here, and this is arguably the best place to encounter such a diversity of these big marine animals, there can be times when we won’t see anything for anywhere from thirty minutes to a couple of hours, as these pelagic species can be hard to find at times. We also need to say that these pelagic species can move relatively quick, and as a result, there may be a lot of in and out of the boat via the ladder as we reposition the boat to get back in the water. This safari is one of our most physically demanding tours and a reasonable level of physical strength is required for the particular tour. Also, as we are in the open ocean with rolling swells for long periods of time, people joining this trip should be comfortable on board boats and not prone to sea sickness. For more information about what you can expect from this tour please get in touch with us.
Marine Life Guide
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Day 1 - Arrive in Cabo San Lucas

Day 2-4 Pelagic Safari

Day 5 - Transfer to La Paz

Day 6 - Whale Sharks and Sea Lions

Day 7 - Gray Whales in Magdalena Bay

Day 8 - Tour Ends

2023 Cabo Accommodation
For the first leg of this trip in the Cabo area we’ll be based in the beautiful Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa. This cliffside oasis will provide us with everything and more as we relax in between our pelagic expeditions.
This fantastic resort has several pools, a swim-up bar, multiple restaurants, spacious rooms with all the amenities of home, and unobstructed views of the sea where you just might witness a breaching humpback whale!
2024 Cabo Accommodation
For the first leg of this epic journey, we’ll be just a stone’s throw from the beach in Cabo at our host hotel, Bahia Hotel and Beach House. This upscale hotel offers everything for those wanting a cool and comfortable place to spend their time when they’re not swimming with ocean giants.
The hotel has its own big pool, a swim-up bar, a coffee shop, and a fantastic restaurant. Just three minutes walk from the hotel is the beach where Bahia has its own beach restaurant/lounge with fantastic views of the coastline. With the unobstructed views of the sea, it’s not entirely impossible to see breaching humpback whales from the resort!
La Paz Accommodation
The second leg of our journey will take place in La Paz, where we’ll stay in the heart of this sleepy coastal town, just blocks from the beach and its vibrant boardwalk. We’ll base ourselves at the Hotel Catedral La Paz, another upscale hotel with some real character and all the comforts of home.
As you might expect, the rooms are clean and quiet with plush linens and fully equipped with air conditioning, wifi, and hot water. From the rooftop bar and pool we’ll have full view of the sea and town.
Resort Guide
Snorkel Boats
In both Cabo San Lucas and La Paz we will be using two spacious speedboats (we will split the group between the two boats). The boats are complete with both permanent sun canopies as well as small marine toilets. All boats will have a secure dry area to store cameras and phones as well as a ladder for exiting the water.
Once again the group will be split between two boats in Magdalena Bay. Here the boats are the traditional Mexican Pangas outfitted with a full canopy. There will be no toilet on board.
On this page you will find our Tour Dates & Pricing (see below contact form), a Booking Form and Details of Payment schedule including deposit and final balance. If you have any further questions please complete the form and we will reply within 24-48hrs.
Make an Enquiry or Book this Tour
Tour Dates 2023
8 – 15 March
Tour Price:
$5,375 USD per person sharing
Please contact us for Single Supplement
Tour Dates 2024
28 January – 4 February
5 February – 12 February
Tour Price:
$5,575 USD per person sharing
Please contact us for Single Supplement
How to book your place
Initial deposit to secure your booking is $400 per person
12 months before departure interim payment of $600 per person
6 months before departure interim payment of $1,000 per person
Balance due 3 months before departure
- 4 nights Los Cabos – Bahia Hotel, Deluxe Room
- 3 nights La Paz – Catedral, Standard Room
- Breakfast
- Lunch (excludes arrival and departure days)
- 3 x Day Safari in Cabo San Lucas
- 1 x Day Safari Whaleshark & Sea Lion La Paz
- 1 x Day Grey Whale Magdalena Bay
- Transportation: Roundtrip from/to Cabo San Lucas Airport
- Includes 16% Government taxes
- Evening meals
- Lunch on arrival/departure days
- Snorkeling equipment rental
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Tips and general sundries
Please note our cancelation policy:
- 1 year or more: 150 USD penalty per person to switch to a credit note for use within 2 years
- 12 months or less: Loss of deposit and interim payment
- 90 – 28 days: 25% Refund (includes your final balance payment)
- 28 – 0 days: No Refund