Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour
A once in a life time experience. Swim and snorkel with the biggest fish in the world
Have you ever wanted to share the water with the largest fish on Earth? Join the Dive Cabo team for the chance to look a Whale Shark in the eye. From October through May, Baja California Sur is visited by a large migration of Whale Sharks. They congregate in the shallow, nutrient-rich waters of La Paz, creating the perfect environment to enjoy snorkeling with them.
La Paz is one of the few places in the world where, in season, Whale Shark sightings are almost guaranteed. They often feed in these waters, which can create beautiful interactions as they invert just under the surface and vacuum the water through their gills. We offer this experience with full round trip transportation included – we will take you from Cabo San Lucas in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to and from the excursion location.
Once on the boat, you will receive a detailed briefing covering not just safety protocols, but also interesting information on the biology, behavior, ecology and more of the animals. Conservation of Whale Sharks is taken very seriously in La Paz, and various restrictions such as maximum numbers of swimmers in the water etc, make the experience not just safe and fun, but also positive for the animals themselves.
Whale Shark Snorkeling Tours
Price – Whale Shark Snorkeling – Group Tour:
$295 US per person (all taxes & marine park fees Included)
Price – Whale Shark Snorkeling – Private Tour:
1 – 4 participants: $2000 US
5 – 8 participants: $2250 US
9 – 12 participants : $2500 US
Availability:
Group Tours: Tuesdays & Fridays
Private Tours: Daily
Included:
• Round trip transportation from your Hotel to La Paz
• Comfortable air conditioned van with a licensed driver
• Mask, fins, snorkel & wetsuit rental / Life jackets
• Drinks, snacks and lunch
• Multilingual guide
Tour Itinerary: Whale Sharks – Group tour
It takes 2 hours each way in an air-conditioned van from our shop in Cabo San Lucas to the beachfront in La Paz. The area where the whale sharks are most likely to be, is only 15 – 30 minutes away by boat depending on sea conditions. When a shark is located, we wait for the opportune moment to enter the water as they do not always stay in one position.
We will most probably enter the water several times to be as close as possible to them whilst respecting the animal’s personal space. It’s likely to encounter various sharks on the one tour, we have been offering this tour for more than 10 year with 100% sighting success.
After 2 hours on the ocean, it’s time to go and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in La Paz before the journey back to Cabo San Lucas. On the way back, you will see the famous “Hotel California” and the beautiful scenery of southern Baja California.
Whale Shark Snorkeling - Private Tour
Rates:
1 – 4 participants: $2000 US
5 – 8 participants: $2250 US
9 – 12 participants : $2500 US
Payment Methods:
Cards: VISA, Mastercard, AMEX | Transfers: STRIPE, ZELLE
Cash: US Dollars, Mexican Pesos, Canadian Dollars , EURO
Availability:
Daily at your convenience
Included:
- Round trip transportation from your Hotel to La Paz
- Comfortable air conditioned van with a licensed driver
- Mask, fins, snorkel & wetsuit rental / Life jackets
- Drinks, snacks and lunch
- Multilingual local guide with years of experience
Whale sharks Private Tour itinerary:
Enjoy a private service, from leaving your hotel to coming home at the end of the day. Our private transportation will pick you up from your hotel, drive you to La Paz, where you will board your very own private vessel. Enjoy the added tranquility and service of a private experience, increasing your chances of more frequent and better interactions with the animals.
You will also experience the services of a private guide and captain – upon finishing the excursion, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in a restaurant near the marina in La Paz, before once again joining your private driver who will take you back down the beautiful Pacific coastline, right to the door of your hotel once more.
Tour Highlights: Whale Shark Snorkeling
Tour Highlights: Whale Sharks
• Swim and snorkel with the largest fish in the world up close
• Gain knowledge from your professional, certified park guide
• No hassle round trip transportation from your hotel
• See the beautiful scenery of Baja on the way to La Paz
• Upon request you can stop at the famous Hotel California
• You may also see eagle rays and mobula rays
Learn more about whale sharks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whale_shark
Shark Diving in Los Cabos: http://www.divecabo.com/gordo_banks_scuba_diving/
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