Mobula and Orca Expedition

SEASONS

April – July
8 Days, 7 Nights

TYPES OF ADVENTURES

Liveaboard

PRICING (pp. dbl occ.)

From US$4,050
Whole Boat Charter Available

Mobulas and Orcas

in the Sea of Cortez

The beauty of this 8-day trip is that you’ll explore the Sea of Cortez aboard a liveaboard, traveling effortlessly between marine life hotspots like UNESCO-listed Isla Espíritu Santo, Las Ánimas, the San José Channel, El Bajo, Cerralvo Island, and more.

The Sea of Cortez is a magical place, full of wonder and teeming with marine life of all sizes schooling mobula rays, huge pods of dolphins, playful sea lions, great whales (in season), orcas, and so much more.

And to make the on-water adventures even more convenient, our high-speed powerboats and pangas take you right into the heart of the action!

This adventure is primarily focused on snorkeling and freediving, but if you’d like to get a couple of dives in (usually around three to four in total, including a night dive), we have rental gear available at SeeCreatures before boarding, or you can bring your own gear.

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Swim with Mobula Rays in Baja.

You’ll have the chance to swim and snorkel with mobula rays. These graceful rays grow up to 4 to 5 feet long (1.2 to 1.5 meters) and live in the Sea of Cortez all year. From late March to early July, you can often see them gathering in massive aggregations of thousands, sometimes even tens of thousands!

Orcas are seen year-round in the Sea of Cortez, but their numbersbecome more noticeable in January, with peak activity in Julyand August. During those months, they are frequently encountered on up to 20 days per month. It’s the best time towitness pods of these intelligent apex predators. During theseason, our team monitors two key hotspots, or “orca cafés” aswe call them, at Cerralvo Island and up north by Isla San Jose. Ofcourse, orcas do not just stay in one place and can appearthroughout the region.

Sea of Cortez is full of life.

Friendly California sea lions and massive pods of bottlenose dolphins are also seen year-round and often offer playful, interactive encounters. We may also spot spinner dolphins or the more elusive Risso’s dolphins.

CoColossal fin whales — second only to blue whales in size — as well as sperm whales, whale sharks, and various species of rays migrate through the Sea of Cortez. Pilot whales, false killer whales, and minke whales also pass through occasionally, though they are seen less frequently.

Expect plenty of time in the water exploring one of the most vibrant and biodiverse marine ecosystems on the planet!

All interactions are always done in full compliance with Mexican law and are always respectful and on the animals’ own terms.

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?