Whale Shark Adventure: Swim in La Paz Bay

Join a thrilling 3-hour whale shark tour in La Paz Bay. Swim alongside these gentle giants and witness their unique feeding behavior.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sea of Cortez - Encounter Whale Sharks in Their Natural Habitat!
    The Hook adheres to the guidelines set by the Mexican Whale Shark Authority on every tour, ensuring the safety of both our clients and the magnificent creatures we encounter.
    Over the past 15 years, La Paz has emerged as a top destination for naturalists, biologists, and ocean…
What's Included
  • Wetsuits Included
  • English and Spanish Guide
  • Water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for your Captain and Guide
Additional Information

Swim alongside a Whale Shark in the shallow waters of the Bay of La Paz. Experience the awe of encountering these gentle giants in their natural environment. With over five years of experience, it remains an ever-thrilling adventure!
Our certified bilingual guides, many of whom are marine biologists, are passionate about their work.
All interactions with…

Location
The Hook Experiences
The office is located on the Malecon near the corner of 16 de Septirmbre and The Kiosk de Malecon. Next to Cornelio Cantina.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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400collind
Mar 28, 2026
Must do! - What an amazing experience! Evan and Alex were both great! Both were very knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time. They made sure everyone on the boat (8 people max) had their fair share of time with the sharks. Evan the owner was super friendly and great to talk to. He got in the water and got some great video he shared at no cost. Highly recommend!!
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Y3459dxdanielw
Feb 19, 2026
Must do for the adveturous! - Alex our guide was nothing but helpful and pleasant. She explained everything about trip, safety, regulations, ecology and biology the great animals. We got to go with the owner Evan, who was very entertaining and fun. He wanted us all to have a great time. Be aware that this is a very active activity you will be swimming a lot in the water. My son and I were quite tired at the end of our Excursion. Book with Hook!! You will not be sorry you did.
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Mlewsimpson51
Feb 2, 2025
The Hook Experiences - hooked us up for whale shark snorkeling! - We did a 12 day whale shark snorkle outing (10 guests). January was uncommonly cloudy and cool, not the best for whale sharking. BUT: our excellent guide and boat pilot s got us in the water with TWO different whale sharks, 30'-40' long and it was wonderful! And they gave us very good (in English, Spanish and French!) background information about the fish. It happens fast because whale shark snorkling is regulated to protect these grand fish, but it was well worth our money.
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O6137xmheathers
Nov 23, 2024
The best Tour company in La Paz - The staff at the hook are committed to fantastic, quality service. If you are looking for a life changing tour with expert guides you need to book your visit with The Hook!
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Michelepl115il
Mar 28, 2026
Really worthwhile experience. - This is amazing. These are incredible animals and gorgeous. The trip is good for those that like adventure and are strong swimmers. It is fast paced in the water and you climb in and out of the boat a few times.. water was murkey but guide makes sure you know where to go. You still get a good chance to see this amazing creature. If you can go when water is clearer....Dec Jan time frame great. OR EARLY morning when wind is down. I do not recommend this for children that cannot snorkel in rough water by themselves and keep up with strong adults. These things move fast and it is not like "normal " snorkeling. Under 7 is likely a definite no. Also bring your own underwater camera. No one takes pics for you.
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Dana_n
Dec 10, 2024
Amazing experience! - This is a must do experience in LA paz! The water was a little choppy, but an amazing experience. Might be nice with a couple less people on the boat. Definitely recommend.
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Richard_h
Jan 2, 2026
Decent but has issues. - Pros: Swam with a whale shark Cons: Highly disorganised day. We didn't realise there were 20 people on the boat so you were only in the water for about 15mins. Everything seemed rushed and chaotic. The journey to and from the site was also very rough.
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Marybeth_l
Dec 27, 2025
Cruise ship passengers beware! - I was traveling on a cruise ship and saw the times available for this excursion and it fit perfectly within the time I had in port. The tour operator contacted me 2 days before the excursion date letting me know that it might not happen at the time I chose, and he would let me know the day of the excursion. The morning of the excursion, he contacted me saying the time was a couple hours later, which didn’t fit in with my cruise ship schedule. So I couldn’t go, and because I didn’t give 24 hours notice, viator won’t refund my money. That was a lot of money I just paid for nothing. I booked with Viator because I’ve used them many times in the past and they’ve always been great. Don’t list excursion times if they’re not valid or accurate. An expensive lesson I just learned and now I will definitely look at other companies instead of this one.
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From $126
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).