Embark upon an unforgettable adventure with Baja Charters aboard our 60' Sailing Catamaran. The Whale Shark and Sea Lion Snorkel Encounter Tour is THE PREMIER tour from Cabo and La Paz, Mexico. We provide a top-rated, all-inclusive snorkeling adventure. Experience swimming alongside a majestic gentle giant, the world’s largest fish. Immerse yourself in a vibrant marine world as you snorkel with friendly, playful sea lions, and tropical fish over corals.

Our all-inclusive, PREMIER tour includes convenient pick-up and drop-off from the Cabo areas, and/or Todos Santos, Pescadero and La Paz. A snorkel boat, chef, meals, open bar, wetsuits, snorkel gear, towels, and guide, are also included. Join us on a Baja Whale Shark and Sea Lion encounter. The adventure of a lifetime!

All-Inclusive

A sailing cruise of approximately 5 hours includes savory chef-prepared meals, a skilled and educated crew, and typically a marine biologist as snorkel leader, along with certified whale shark guide(s). We provide one or more snorkel boats, bottled water, beer, sodas, an open bar, private bathrooms, freshwater showers, laundered towels, and all the equipment needed including wetsuits. We even provide reef-friendly sunscreen!

The whale shark filters surface water for microscopic plankton, which allows us to swim beside these rare and gentle giants. Baja Whale Shark in Cabo and La Paz, provides an outstanding ALL INCLUSIVE yacht cruise, on a catamaran day trip, to snorkel with the largest fish in the world, the whale sharks in La Paz. A Baja Whale Shark excursion includes transportation from the Cabo areas to La Paz and back. It is truly a lifetime experience to swim with the Whale Sharks in La Paz and our friendly sea lions at the San Rafaelito colony.

Tour Details

The Whale Shark and Sea Lion encounter includes ground transportation from the Cabo area to the La Paz whale shark location, and back. There is a discount for driving on your own. On board our private sailing catamaran, or our 96-foot cruising yacht, you will enjoy a light breakfast of fruit, yogurt, and pastries as we begin the whale shark cruise. A chef-prepared lunch is also included, along with an open bar. After the captain’s orientation, your hostess and snorkel leader, usually a marine biologist, will share valuable information on the Sea of Cortez and pertinent details pertaining to whale shark snorkeling and a visit to the sea lion colony.
Which activity we do first is a function of the reservation entry time to the whale shark feeding zone. Federal regulators control access to the whale shark area. Only licensed providers with a current permit and whale shark flag, are allowed entry, and then only with explicit permission. Baja Charters has the appropriate licenses, permits, and whale shark flag. We submit entry reservation requests prior to guest pickups.

The whale shark experience is a very special one. When cleared by regulators into the whale shark zone, guests cross-board into one our companion snorkel boats. This allows guests to get up close and personal with these large and magnificent creatures. Boarding ladders allow access to and from the water. Your licensed, certified whale shark guide will enter the water first to assist guests as needed. Guests wishing to swim or snorkel alongside a whale shark will be encouraged to do so, but it is not required. Only five guests are permitted in the water with a licensed guide and a single whale shark, at any one time. When reboarding the sailing catamaran, freshwater showers are available, as are fresh laundered towels, shampoo, soaps, etc.

Once everyone has had their own personal experience with a whale shark, a delicious lunch of several prepared dishes will be served. Also included throughout the day are snacks, chips, salsas, guacamole, soft drinks, beer, bottled water, ice, and an OPEN BAR. Fruits and vegetables are purchased fresh each day, as are chicken and beef. An onboard chef will prepare various dishes along with multiple side dishes. Provisions are made for those with allergies, and for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free needs, provided we are advised at least 24 hours in advance.

Snorkel gear, flotation vests, snorkel-dive boats, beach towels, layout mattresses, cushions, and pillows, are all included. It is not legal to use our kayaks, paddle boards, or scuba equipment in the whale shark area. Weather permitting, the sails will be raised for a dramatic return cruise to the resort at Marina Palmira where guests will board our private ground transportation for their return trip to Cabo. On the return drive, there is a brief bathroom stop at the mythological Hotel California, made famous by the Eagles popular song of the same name, after which you will be returned to your pick-up location.

The Season

The season for whale sharks in La Paz normally runs from October through April. Baja Charters has successfully operated the premier whale shark tour for ten years with a perfect track record of locating them, subject to weather closures and governmental regulations. It is important to note that we are operating in the open sea and subject to shifting rules by governmental agencies. Once approved into the whale shark swimming area, it takes from fifteen minutes to an hour, and sometimes longer, to find these wonderful creatures.

60' Sailing Catamaran
Boat Info

Typically, guests are picked up directly from the lobby entrance of their hotel or resort, but not always. Depending on a number of factors, guests may be requested to meet ground transport in a central location.

Large and spacious sailing catamaran
Full galley-kitchen
Inside air conditioning
Full array of safety equipment
Powered snorkel boats with stainless ladders

Portable seats, layout cushions, and pillows
Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and lay-out areas
2 complete bathrooms with showers
Swim steps and stainless ladder for easy access to water
Inside/Outside bluetooth speaker system for music

Pricing

INCLUDES:
5 Hour tour on large and spacious sailing catamaran, Ground Transportation, Captain, Chef, Certified Guide, Chef prepared meals, Typically, a marine biologist as hostess, Snorkel gear in various sizes, Sodas and Beer, Unlimited Open Bar, Bottled Water, Beach towels, Bracelets for natural protected parks, Reef-friendly sunscreen.

Why we are The Premier Option

Exclusive private yacht Not a tour boat

Private Bathrooms

Fresh-water Showers

Marine Biologist as teacher, hostess and guide

Bring your own Cameras

Attendant dive boat for easy access

Educated, professional, english-speaking crew

Many areas for relaxation

Chef on board

Personal Service

Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

Chef Prepared Meals

Soft Drinks and Beer

Open Bar

Fresh water showers

Wetsuits & Reef Friendly Sunscreen

Freshly laundered towels

Ground Transportation

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Email

chartersbaja@gmail.com

Phones

(52) 624-128-5666 (Spanish, English, German)
(52) 612-152-9940 (English Only)

Location

The Baja Charters office is at our very own Captains Sunset Bar and Restaurant a part of the Marine Waterfront Hotel, located in Marina Palmira, directly on the water - Dock 5

Whale Shark and Sea Lion Snorkel Encounter

All-Inclusive