Bay of La Paz · Sea of Cortez

Swim with Whale Sharks in La Paz

Snorkel next to the biggest fish in the ocean, a short ride from the malecón and right inside the bay of La Paz.

2 – 3 hoursDeparts 8:30 amSeason 1 Oct – 30 AprFrom $2,200 MXN

Important note

Whale shark season: 1 October – 30 April. Outside those months the whale sharks leave the bay and this tour does not run, so plan your visit within the season.

What the swim is actually like

The ride out is short: twenty to thirty minutes across the bay from Muelle Fiscal to the protected area where the whale sharks come to feed. You board with your snorkel gear already on the boat.

Only five swimmers are allowed in the water at a time, so you get in in small groups and take turns with your guide, with snacks, fresh fruit and drinks on board in between. The whole outing runs two to three hours, and the sightings always depend on the sharks being in the bay that day.

Good to know before you book

✓Only five swimmers in the water at a time. It is a protected area with rules, so everyone gets in in small groups and takes turns with the guide.

✓Minimum age is 6 years old. Younger children are welcome on board for the ride, but cannot get in the water on this tour.

✓The season runs 1 October to 30 April. Outside those months the sharks leave the bay, and even inside the season the sightings depend on the animals being there that day.

How the morning goes

18:30 am — Meet at Muelle FiscalMeet your crew on the La Paz malecón, sign the waiver and pick up your snorkel gear.

220 – 30 minutes across the bayA short boat ride to the protected area where the whale sharks feed.

3About two hours with the sharksYou swim in small groups, taking turns with your guide. Snacks, fresh fruit and drinks are on board in between.

4Scenic ride back to the dockBack along the bay to Muelle Fiscal, with the views of the Sea of Cortez on the way in. The whole outing runs two to three hours.

Times are approximate. Whale shark encounters depend on the animals and on the weather.

Rates

Two ways to come with us

The boat, the crew and the snorkel gear are the same either way. The only thing you choose is whether you share the morning with a few other travellers or keep the whole boat for your own group.

Shared tour

$2,200 MXN per person (ages 12+)
$1,800 MXN per child (ages 6 – 11)

Our regular shared departure, with room for a larger group.

Private tours

The whole boat for your group, at your own pace.

Get in touch and we will send you the private rates.

In the price

✓Snorkel gear: mask, snorkel and fins

✓National park entrance fee

✓Snacks, fresh fruit, water and cold soft drinks

✓A Divemaster-certified crew, in the water with you

Pack for the morning

✓Swimsuit, hat and sunglasses

✓A towel

✓Reef-safe sunscreen

✓A light jacket for windy days

✓Your camera

On the boat

✓A comfortable, safe boat, kept in good shape

✓Small groups, so everyone gets time in the water

✓Departures from Muelle Fiscal, on the La Paz malecón

✓A toilet on board

✓Oxygen and a first aid kit, always on board

Ready to meet the biggest fish in the ocean?

Tell us your dates and how many of you are coming, and we will put the morning together.