Sea of Cortez Whale Shark Tour
Do this because
- Swim with whale sharks
What to expect
As bucket list experiences go, this one's a big tick – swimming with whale sharks. Sail into the Sea of Cortez with a marine expert and you'll snorkel with one of the world's largest sea creatures. Then, there's a relaxing cruise back to shore and lunch in a local restaurant. Sure to be the highlight of your holiday.
After pick up from your hotel, you'll take a scenic drive from Los Cabos to La Paz. Board a traditional panga boat and enjoy a light breakfast as you leave the shore behind. The Sea of Cortez is home to hundreds of whale sharks and your knowledgeable skipper knows just where to head.
Enter the water with your expert marine guide and learn all about these gentle giants. Snorkel alongside and watch them go about their business as they twist, turn and hunt for fish just a few feet in front of you. Afterwards, there's time to reflect on your once-in-a-lifetime experience as you enjoy relaxing trip back to port and lunch in a local restaurant.
Important to know
- Whale and shark sightings are not guaranteed
- Tour itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to weather conditions
- Not suitable for expectant mothers, guests with reduced mobility or wheelchair users
- Due to boat design, bathrooms are not available onboard
- Maximum weight limit 114kg
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Extra dishes and drinks available at extra charge in the restaurant during lunch
- Transport is an optional, shared service available from most hotels. Guests that wish to take advantage of this service are required to pay USD 10.00 per adult and USD 5.00 per child
- Pier tax of USD 2.00 per person is not included and needs to be paid on the day
- You must be able to swim to participate in this tour
- Maximum of 10 guests per small boat
- Touching whale sharks can scare them or make them feel stressed, which in turn can disrupt their natural behaviour – we definitely don't want that. We want to make sure your experience respects the animals as much as possible, so let's do everything we can to look after these gentle giants. When you're in the water with them, please keep a safe distance away
- Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
- Not suitable for guests with poor health
- Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
- Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Bring bathing gear and sunblock
- Bring biodegradable insect repellent
- Bring a towel
- Bring a hat
- Bring suitable footwear
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Subject to weather conditions
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
- English-speaking guide for all nationalities
- This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
What’s included
Boat cruise
Lunch
Transport
Guide
Equipment
Lifejacket
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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