Location: La Ventana, Mexico
Baja Marine Megafauna Snorkeling Adventure
Mobulas Encounters and More!
In May and June, tens of thousands of schooling Munk’s Mobula Rays blanket the coast of southern Baja California. Orcas and other marine megafauna show up to predate on this abundant food source.
We will head out from our beachfront hotel each morning to snorkel with the massive mobula schools and to free dive with whatever big animals are predating on them or simply passing by.
Megafauna of the Sea of Cortez
Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez ‘The Aquarium of the Pacific” because it is so rich in marine life. Marine mega fauna that we may encounter includes California sea lions, whale sharks, blue whales, brydes whales, sperm whales, false killer whales, pilot whales, large pods of common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, mahi mahi, and of course the prize is Orcas hunting mobula rays.
Will we see Orcas?
Orcas have learned to predate on the mobula schools that migrate into the Sea of Cortez. Watching them hunting mobulas in the warm, clear waters of Baja is an amazing experience, but the orcas come and go as they please, so there is no guarantee that you will see them. It is important that you join this adventure with the right expectations and treat the orcas as ‘the icing on the cake’ if you get to snorkel with them.
THE ENCOUNTER
Snorkeling with mobula rays and other Marine Megafauna in the Sea of Cortez
2026
DATE
May 3-9 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE
PRICE (USD)
$4,995 per person double occupancy
$5,695 per person single occupancy
LEADER
Julian Gunther
2027
DATE
May TBA 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE
PRICE (USD)
$4,995 per person double occupancy
$5,695 per person single occupancy
LEADER
TBA
2028
DATE
May TBA 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE
PRICE (USD)
$TBA per person double occupancy
$TBA per person single occupancy
LEADER
TBA
DETAILS
ACCOMMODATION
Beachfront Hotel in La Ventana
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Snorkeling experience only
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Group transfers between La Paz Airport and La Ventana.
6 nights accommodation in La Ventana.
5 full days at sea interacting with mobulas and other marine megafauna.
Lunch and drinks while on the boat.
A bilingual guide.
Experienced captain and crew.
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal snorkeling equipment rental
- Dinners at the hotel
- Flights
- Gratuities
SWIM WITH MOBULAS
Munks Mobula Rays form enormous schools. The locals call them popcorn rays because they like to leap out of the water; pop, pop, pop!
OTHER WHALES
On our Marine Megafauna Snorkeling Adventure, we will enter the domain of many iconic whale species. The Sea of Cortez is a big animal lovers dream destination!
COMMON AND BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS
You have a very good chance of seeing both bottlenose and common dolphins on our Marine Megafauna Snorkeling Tour. There are also less common species in the area such as Risso’s dolphins.
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ITINERARY
| Day 1 | Meet and greet at La Paz airport and board our private group shuttle for the 45 minute transfer to your beachfront hotel in La Ventana. |
| Days 2-6 | The adventure begins! You will be picked up on the beach directly in front of the hotel and head directly out to sea to look for marine life. We know that orcas are the grand prize that everyone is hoping to see, but we will pause to enjoy every wildlife opportunity that we come across, from massive whales, to mahi mahi and tuna chasing bait balls, to swimming with schooling mobulas, whale sharks, sea lions, and more. The shear diversity in in the Sea of Cortez is astounding!
A pack lunch and drinks will will be served on the boat. We expect to return to shore in the late afternoon with stories, images, and excitement for the next day! After a break to rest and download cameras, we will head out to dinner at a nearby restaurant. |
| Day 7 | After a relaxing breakfast, we will take you back to La Paz Airport for your journey home. |
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