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La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Whale Sharks from Cabos with Lunch Included
4.9
1,130 Ratings
Los Cabos
Swim with whale sharks on a full-day eco-tour from Cabos. Test your endurance and enjoy a delicious lunch in La Paz. Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Swim with whale sharks on a full-day eco-tour from Cabos. Test your endurance and enjoy a delicious lunch in La Paz. Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Los Cabos - After boarding the comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, depart from Los Cabos and embark on a picturesque 2-hour journey to the vibrant capital, La Paz. As you travel along the Pacific Ocean, keep an eye out for the majestic Humpback whales as they breach and frolic in the azure waters.
- Malecon - Upon reaching the lively…
- Los Cabos - After boarding the comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, depart from Los Cabos and embark on a picturesque 2-hour journey to the vibrant capital, La Paz. As you travel along the Pacific Ocean, keep an eye out for the majestic Humpback whales as they breach and frolic in the azure waters.
- Malecon - Upon reaching the lively boardwalk of La Paz, meet with the knowledgeable guide and local boat captains, and gear up with snorkel equipment. Hop aboard the traditional “panga” boat and set sail into the main bay. This area is a winter haven for whale sharks, offering an abundance of krill for them to feast on. Once near the whale sharks, gently enter the ocean and swim alongside them in their natural environment. The marine mammal guide will be by your side, providing expert tips to ensure an unforgettable experience. After this extraordinary swim, return to the boardwalk and take a leisurely walk to a local seafood restaurant. Enjoy regional dishes, along with soft drinks and water, as part of your well-earned meal before reboarding the air-conditioned vehicle.
- Los Cabos - Travel back to Los Cabos in the air-conditioned vehicle and, upon arrival, be conveniently dropped off at your hotel.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Wetsuits
- Lunch
- Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Wetsuits
- Lunch
- Beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Towels
- Gratuities
- Towels
Additional Information
Swimming alongside the magnificent whale sharks in La Paz offers an unparalleled experience. The knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides ensure that all safety measures and regulations are adhered to, providing an ideal day. The captains, familiar with the area, can effortlessly locate the perfect spot to swim with the whale sharks.
This adventure…
Swimming alongside the magnificent whale sharks in La Paz offers an unparalleled experience. The knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides ensure that all safety measures and regulations are adhered to, providing an ideal day. The captains, familiar with the area, can effortlessly locate the perfect spot to swim with the whale sharks.
This adventure transports participants to a tranquil world, away from daily stress and concerns, as they bask in the sun and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze. Witnessing a whale shark is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many.
These gentle giants migrate to Bahia de La Paz to feed in the plankton-rich waters, with the season running from mid-November to mid-April.
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Expectant mothers may not participate
- Vegetarian options available
- You shall be picked up before the tour start time. Click on the tour operator button on your booking to confirm pick up time and location
- Maximum weight limit 265lbs or 120kgs
Location
Los Cabos
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1130 Ratings)
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359janellel
Jul 28, 2026
So worth it! Gotta do it! - This was a bucket list trip. Swimming so close to these unique sharks was amazing. We knew we were at the tail end of the season so we were a bit worried we might miss them but we saw several and to be honest. It seemed we really only needed one to be able to have the experience swimming along with them. :) so worth it! And aim happy Mexico is carefully protecting them as well.
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Inspiration699790
Apr 11, 2026
La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour - My wife and I had an absolutely unforgettable experience swimming with whale sharks in La Paz, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Joe.
From start to finish, Joe was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made sure we felt comfortable and safe the entire time, especially before getting in the water. His instructions were clear and reassuring, which made a big difference—especially for first-time swimmers with whale sharks.
Once we were in the water, the experience was surreal. Joe did an amazing job positioning us so we could safely and respectfully swim alongside these incredible animals. You can tell he truly cares about both his guests and the well-being of the whale sharks.
He also captured amazing photos and videos for us, which we’ll cherish forever. It allowed us to stay present in the moment without worrying about documenting everything ourselves.
Overall, this was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Cabo/La Paz. If you’re considering a whale shark tour, I cannot recommend Joe enough—he made the entire experience seamless, safe, and truly magical.
Thank you again, Joe!
— David & Lisa
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Guidar2026
Apr 7, 2026
Truly amazing experience - It was our first time in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We stayed at the hotel Corazón, which was just a short walk from the marina. The tour guide was super friendly and funny, extremely knowledgeable and passionate about whales. We learned some interesting facts. It was my first time seeing whales breaching. They also took us to see El Arco, served us drinks and a tasty lunch. The tour lasted about 2 1/2 hours. Best part of our vacation. Truly amazing experience! I highly recommend this tour.
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Ryanfx3144pb
Apr 7, 2026
Bucket list day with Whale Sharks - The tour was better than expected. They picked us up on time at our resort in a clean, new van. (With AC)… not always a given in Mexico. Drove us to the marina, supplied us with a sandwich for lunch. (Also better than I expected). Set us up with our wetsuit's, loaded us in our boats, we were not cramped at all, everyone was professional & communicated to us every step of the way; their English was very good. The only stressful part of the day was the brief minutes when they are trying to locate a whale shark to swim with…. This took 10 long minutes. :)
Dante & Enrique are a great team! Dante, our in water guide spent the entire time in the water following the whale shark & communicating the best position of the boat and swimmers. Enrique circled with the boat picking up & moving us ahead of the whale shark so we would have the best viewing experience…. In case you aren’t aware, whale sharks never stop moving. You won’t truly appreciate a guide like Dante & his endurance, until you try and swim next to these massive sharks. They appear to be moving slow… they aren’t. This is where Dante & Enrique’s system of moving swimmers in front of the sharks, basically lining you up in their path as they swim by; works so well! So good news if you haven’t visited the gym for a cardio session in a while… Dante & Enrique will get you right where you need to be. You will have more time than you can handle in the water with these giants!
I almost forgot to mention the meal they served when we returned to the dock; very good! I’m pretty sure they caught the fish they put in my tacos while we were out on the tour.
Then we were loaded back up in our van for our nap & trip back to our resort. Pretty great day!
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Z7169ezbrents
Apr 6, 2026
Do this tour! - Dante y Juan were great guides and captains! Worth every penny, everyone got a close encounter! 2 hours on the boat and sharks galore!
We would book again, perfect water temp and flat in the bay with a light breeze.
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Liamgh8382we
Apr 6, 2026
Sick whale shark experience - It was a great time, Mario was a good guide and funny
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146stevieh
Apr 5, 2026
Epic Experience - This was an experience of a lifetime for me and my 10 year old daughter. Capt Juan was amazing and our guide, Dante, made everything incredible in spite of the water being a bit murky. He put us right on top of 3 different whale sharks. Absolutely stunning and magnificent creatures. Lunch was awesome, equipment was awesome, our drive was awesome, everything was awesome! 10 out of 10!
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Timothycl9520ce
Mar 28, 2026
Super Mário y su Tiberón Ballenato!!! - Our guide Mario was super, as was our Capitán Don Enrique! Mario is very passionate and extremely knowledgeable of the ecosystem he grew up in.
In awe of such majestic and gentle giants.
Tan chevere que me llenó de La Paz a mi corazón.
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Climber431090
Jul 3, 2026
Amazing Tour, Unacceptable Treatment at the End - Our La Paz tour with Cabo Adventures was honestly wonderful. The guides, driver, and the rest of the tour staff were friendly, professional, and made sure everyone had a great experience. Until the very end of the day, we would have gladly given this tour 5 stars.
Unfortunately, everything changed when we returned to the Cabo Adventures facility.
After being dropped off from our tour, my 6-year-old son urgently needed to use the restroom. My nephew took him inside but they were denied entry because they were told they needed a reservation to enter the facility. He explained that we had literally just returned from a Cabo Adventures tour and that a small child simply needed to use the restroom, but they were still turned away.
I then went inside to ask why paying customers who had just returned from one of your tours were being denied access to the restroom. The front desk/hostess immediately greeted us with a rude and confrontational attitude, questioning whether we were actually customers because she claimed we weren't wearing the correct wristbands.
Ironically, my husband had already gone into the restroom and was never questioned. It wasn't until he came out and showed our reservation that we were finally allowed inside.
What happened next was completely unacceptable.
As I walked to the restroom, my husband remained nearby watching the soccer game playing on one of the televisions. He clearly overheard the employee call me "pinche vieja pendeja." At no point during our interaction did I raise my voice, insult her, or treat her disrespectfully. I simply asked why a 6-year-old child who had just returned from your tour was being denied access to the restroom.
As someone who also works in the tourism industry, I understand that companies have policies and procedures. However, there is never an excuse for an employee to insult a customer, especially in front of a young child.
It's incredibly disappointing that one employee's behavior overshadowed what had otherwise been an excellent experience. The rest of the Cabo Adventures team was fantastic, which makes this interaction even more unfortunate.
I hope management takes this review seriously and addresses the situation appropriately. No guest should leave an otherwise amazing day remembering being insulted by a member of the staff.
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Camcheline
Apr 11, 2026
Told wrong pickup time. Left without me. No refund. - I didn’t go. I was super excited. They told me the wrong pickup time over the phone. So I showed up 45 min late. Then refused to refund me my $500. It was my birthday.
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