Combo: Whales, Mobulas, Orcas + Ultimate Whale Sharks

This trip offers a spectacular combo of orcas and whale sharks! Who doesn't want to swim with whale sharks, especially when there are lots of them in a deserted bay and national park deep into the reaches of the sea of cortez. Up to 220 friendly and curious whale sharks visit every season. But wait there's more. The seasons only overlap once a year for 2 of these iconic animals (orcas are hoped for and searched for but not guaranteed) PLUS mega pods of dolphin, whales and some of the best diving in the sea of cortez.

Trip Details

Total Reviews

Average Rating

4.7 ★

Overall

4.7

Cuisine

4.6

Animals

4.0

Crew

4.9

Cleanliness

4.7

Diving

4.4

Guest Reviews

Mark Herman

Nautilus Under Sea

July 29, 2026

Review

Fantastic TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Thank you all very much.

Staff standout

The entire crew was like family. Great sense of humor and was attentive to all aboard.Maria Fernanda and Enrique were tireless working all the time to make us feel special. This being my 13th live a board I can say that the captain was at the top of the list as the most friendly and his communication skills were excellent. The dive masters were A+ taking us to places and putting us in the best position for those who do underwater photography.

Debra BATZER

Nautilus Explorer

July 25, 2026

Review

Your Captian is the best
I loved that he came to each table after dinner to tell us what to expect the next day,
He also drove the skiffs and was working all day. Thank you for being a hands on Capitan.

Staff standout

The entire crew were wonderful- they all worked helpful and respectful,

Mark Edgar

Nautilus Belle Amie

July 7, 2026

Review

None really, was our first liveaboard and Nicky wasn't diving but had a great time.

Staff standout

All great to be fair, divemaster Dani was excellent and well educated.
The Hostesses were also amazing.

Maureen McCutchen

Nautilus Belle Amie

July 7, 2026

Review

I WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THE LAST CHANCE EMAIL LIST PLEASE.

Staff standout

ALL OF THE CREW ARE EXCELLENT. GREAT DIVEMASTERS, FRIENDLY HOSTS, EXCELLENT CHEF AND THE REST OF THE CREW IS GREAT TOO. <GREAT JOB FRANKIE ON HIS FIRST TRIP. AND HE SAVED ME ON MY FIRST DIVE!!!

Rebecca Bellrose

Nautilus Explorer

July 5, 2025

Review

Everyone was wonderful!!!! The diving itself wasn't great, but the experience overall was super enjoyable and worth it!!!! Orcas blew my mind and made me forget about the diving!

Holly Drouillard

Nautilus Under Sea

July 29, 2024

Review

This is my 4th trip on an Nautilus Liveaboard and this crew was the absolute BEST!!! They worked together so well and were wonderful to interact with. We will be back again!

Staff standout

Dani is clearly is passionate about the ocean and highly skilled at getting close to the wildlife.
Also Captain Rey did his every best find us the experiences we wanted and kept us informed every day about where we were and what the goal was.

Aiden Hess

Nautilus Explorer

July 7, 2024

Review

definitely going to be back next year;)

Staff standout

Pascal was really nice to me and was a really good dive master he is really fun to hang out with. He made a really good impression.

Trip Details Dates & Rates

Ocean Safari: Whales, Mobulas, Orcas and more!

Total Reviews

228

Average Rating

4.8 ★

Overall 4.7

Crew 4.9

Cuisine 4.8

Cleanliness 4.9

Animals 4.6

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Ultimate Whale Sharks in the Sea of Cortez

Total Reviews

341

Average Rating

4.8 ★

Overall 4.7

Crew 4.9

Cuisine 4.6

Cleanliness 4.7

Animals 4.5

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