Each day our local captain will meet us at the dock. There will be plenty of space for your gear whether it’s wet or dry. There will be an area of shade on the boat to take shelter from the sun.

The sun here is strong so please be aware and plan accordingly.

The captain will handle boat operations and guide us to the areas with the whales. He will also ensure that both the whales, crew, and passengers are safe in the water.

You will be required to follow the captain’s instructions on the boat at all times.

If you have any preexisting conditions that may hinder your ability to be on a moving boat please inform us at sign-up.

We will be staying at a local hotel. The accommodations will be basic, but we guarantee they will be clean, safe, and comfortable.

Please note: We will have dual occupancy rooms. When sharing we assign rooms with group members of the same gender.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel, and dinners will be enjoyed at the hotel or out at a local restaurant. A packed lunch and snacks will be provided to enjoy on the boat.

We can accommodate most dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, etc.

If you have any food allergies, intolerances, or preferences, please list them on the sign up form.

Wildlife we typically see:

Striped Marlin, Sea Lions, Sea Turtles, Pelicans, Cormorants, Ospreys, Great Frigatebirds

Wildlife we sometimes see:

Orcas, Humpback whales, Mobula rays, Bryde’s whale, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Coastal coyotes, Blue whales, Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Pacific White Sided dolphins.

Weather

The climate is arid subtropical in most of Baja Mexico, mild on the west coast, overlooking the Pacific ocean, where a cold current flows, and very hot in summer on the east coast, overlooking the Gulf of California (or Sea of Cortez).

Water Temperature

The water temperature and air temperature can be a little colder in Baja. We recommend between a 3mm - 5mm wetsuit.

Currency

The official currency in Mexico is the peso. Major credit cards are accepted by most businesses, but small vendors may prefer cash There will be access to ATMs and banks near the hotel.

Visas

Visas are not required for citizens from the US, UK, or countries in the EU.

Please check your visa requirements ahead of time.

Vaccines and Health

Please make sure you are up to date on your routine vaccinations.

You can check the CDC’s (US) website for further information here.

Booking your flights

Book your flights to La Paz, Mexico (LAP).

The final destination is about a 4-hour drive from La Paz. Transportation to the small coastal village is scheduled for noon on the arrival date of your chosen trip.

If you cannot fly in to La Paz before noon on the arrival day, please arrive the day before and spend the night in La Paz. We will then pick you up from your hotel for the drive north.

Your guide for this trip will be announced closer to the trip.

All of our guides are professional underwater photographers or freedivers, with a passion for nature and the ocean. With multiple years of guiding experience. You can read more about our team here