Sea of Cortez Snorkeling Adventure
la ventana snorkel tour description
Discover the hidden gem of Baja - a small fisherman village with a big personality! Join us on an adventure to explore the rich marine life of the Sea of Cortez.
This is an adventure tour, not your typical beach hopping tour - the majority of the snorkeling tour will be in the boat scouring the Sea of Cortez and hopefully interacting with big marine life. If there isn’t much action with the big animals then we will snorkel some of the reefs too, we like to tailor the tours to what each group wants to prioritise, so let us know what you're most interested in seeing :)
Book your Sea of Cortez snorkeling adventure today to uncover the best-kept secret in Baja California, away from the crowds of Cabo, La Paz, and Todos Santos.
*Swimming with whales in Mexico is not permitted.
SNORKEL Tour informatioN
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Time:
7am to 1-2pm (sometimes a bit later
Location:
La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Tour Meeting Point:
Boat Ramp behind Playa Central, La Ventana. View the meeting point location. -
6 hour guided bout tour
Snorkel Equipment
Light food and water - please let us know ahead of time if you have dietary restrictions.
Photos/videos
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Wetsuit - recommended between November - April - you can rent them with prior notice.
Transfers to La Ventana
Transaction fees
Tips/gratuity - we are not fans of the forced tipping culture. So, if you feel inclined to leave a tip because you had an amazing time and you feel we did an exceptional job, the team would be delighted and grateful for your generosity :)
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Snorkel gear - more comfortable to bring your own
Warm clothing - it can get cold outside of the summer months
Waterproof clothing - It’s a boat and you may get wet.
Your own refillable water bottleReef safe sunscreen/protection
Sea sickness/nausea pills
A good attitude, this is nature, there are no guarantees with what we can see.
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Shared boat: $3,000 MXN per person. Click here to reserve your spot.
*PLEASE NOTE: We need a minimum of 4 people in total for this tour to go ahead - if you are 1 person we can match you to a group.
Click here to reserve boat.
PRIVATE BOAT CHARTERS
Escape the hustle and bustle and experience an exclusive journey to stunning marine environments with our half-day private boat charter. Whether you want to swim with sea lions, search for whales, or explore vibrant underwater life, we tailor each adventure just for you and your friends!
Book your private ocean expedition today and explore the wonders of the Sea of Cortez!
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- Spotter drone
- Nature guide
- Snorkeling equipment
- Refreshments
- Healthy snacks
- A delicious fresh lunch with ocean view ;) Ask for our menu, we have vegetarian and vegan options
- Underwater photos and videos -
$18,000 pesos up to 4 people
$24,000 pesos up to 6 people
$30,000 pesos up to 8 people -
Time:
7am to 2 pm
Location:
La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Tour Meeting Point:
Boat Ramp behind Playa Central, La Ventana. View the meeting point location.
* Please note that November to April is the wind season, and September is storm season, so we will have tours if the weather allows. Some tours may be cancelled last minute which is out of our control.
What Animals can you see?
The Sea of Cortez wasn’t called the World’s Aquarium by Jacques Cousteau for nothing! Isla Cerralvo is Baja California’s most southern Island in the California Gulf, making it a meeting point for megafauna and pelagic fish. Every day is a surprise and you can see different marine life throughout each season of the year.
We have amazing wildlife ALL YEAR ROUND! Below are the main seasons, but the two months on either side can still be great, and animals can pop up randomly, even when it’s not the season!!
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· Humpback, Blue, Fin, Gray: December - Early May
· Brydes: July-Sept. Prefer warmer water
· Sperm: June - November, but pop up randomly throughout the year
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· Main season: April - June
· Sub Season: November - January
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· June - October
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· All year around
Why
Baja Wild Encounters?
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We work with local fisherman, so we have a great relationship with them. When they see some wildlife, they let us know too, so you have the best chance of spotting wildlife with us!
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Not only do you see the wildlife but also to learn about and interact with them in a way that is respectful and responsible.
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The animals come first, we won’t harass them, if they don’t want us to play, we will observe from a safe distance.
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We guarantee to pay a fair and above average salary to the locals we work with.
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We use a drone to search for and keep sight of animals - weather and availability dependent… and you get cool footage to share too!
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We want you to remember and share your experience with friends and family. So pictures and videos are included and will be sent after your tour.
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We offer food and water on all tours unless stated! Please let us know ahead of time for any food restrictions.
LA VENTANA Information
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Please note these are averages, and visibility can vary drastically.
January - March: 5 to 15 meters (15 to 50 feet)
April - May: 10 to 20 meters (35 to 65 feet)
May - October: 15 to 30+ meters (50 to 100+ feet)
November - December: 10 to 20 meters (35 to 65 feet)
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Dec-Mar: 17-22°C / 63-72°F
Mar-May: 22-27°C / 72-81°F
Jun-Sep: 28-30°C / 82-86°F
Oct-Dec: 22-27°C / 72-81°F
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Dec-Mar: 24-26°C / 75-79°F
Mar-May: 26-32°C / 79-90°F
Jun-Sep: 34-35°C / 93-95°F
Oct-Dec: 26-32°C / 79-90°F
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Baja has a sunny, dry climate and only sees about 25cm/10 inches of rain in an entire year. Most of this rain falls from late August through September. The rest of the year we barely see rain.
Wind Season: Mid November to Mid April - during this time often the mornings are calm and the wind tends to pick up around 11 - we can still get shelter from the wind in various areas of the bay, don’t worry :) If the wind reports show the wind to be too strong and not enjoyable we will have to reschedule the trip.
We do still have days and even weeks with low wind where the conditions are great!
Anything Else?
Logistics: The nearest airports to La Ventana are LAP La Paz (a 45-minute drive) and SJD San Jose del Cabo (a two-and-a-half hour drive).
Please note this is a swimming/snorkel adventure, but if you prefer to watch from the safety of the boat that is also fine! Please bring appropriate clothing and dive equipment.
Please feel free to bring your camera, although we do our best to take the perfect photos and videos for you, it’s always fun to take your own perspective!