La Paz: Whale Shark Snorkel — Small Group, Max 10 Guests
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
La Paz Bay is one of the only places on earth where you can reliably swim with whale sharks in the wild — and The Hook runs the smallest groups of any permitted operator. Maximum 10 guests. Guests rotate into the water in sets of 3–4, going multiple times with unhurried encounters — no waiting on a crowded deck. Certified marine biologist guides position you for the best possible encounter every time while respecting the animals completely. CONANP regulations protect the whale sharks. Our small group size protects your experience. This is what swimming with whale sharks is supposed to feel like. Children 5+ welcome. No prior snorkeling experience needed — just a confident swimmer. Final departure time confirmed the evening before by local authorities. The Hook manages all permitting on your behalf. Other boats carry 20+ passengers. We carry 10. That difference means you spend double the time in the water.
Inclusions
What's included
- Wetsuits Included
- Water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Marine Biologist Guide
- Photos and Videos (emailed after your tour)
What's not
- Gratuities for your Captain and Guide
Itinerary
Experience Whale Sharks in the WILD! The Hook complies with the Mexican Whale Shark Authority in every tour we provide ensuring the safety of or clients and the animals we get to enjoy. La Paz has become in the last 15 years a premiere destination for naturalists, biologists and ocean lovers that want a truly close encounter with the gentle giant of the seas. The nutrient rich waters of La Paz secure a high density of food, allowing the whale shark to eat plankton and other tiny lifeforms in huge quantities which explains its behavior, It swims in circles at slow speed and maintaining a vertical static position at times, while filtering the waters, this behavior is perfect for observation. Swim with the largest fish in the sea as they feed on plankton in the safety of The Bay of La Paz. Spending time with these gentle giants is truly a life time experience.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The office is located on the Malecon near the corner of 16 de Septirmbre and The Kiosk de Malecon. Next to Cornelio Cantina.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- The Hook Experiences
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in La Paz
- Its from-price is 19% above the median of the 202 experiences we list in La Paz.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About La Paz
La Paz is the capital of Baja California Sur, a calm Sea of Cortez port with a seafront promenade, island beaches and sea lion colonies offshore.
La Paz lies on a sheltered bay on the Gulf of California, also called the Sea of Cortez, in the south of the Baja California peninsula. Its malecón, a long seafront promenade, runs past sculptures, cafés and ice-cream stalls. The cathedral stands on Plaza Constitución, the Museum of Anthropology and History covers the peninsula, and the city has a long past as a centre of pearl fishing.
Top-ranked sights in La Paz: Malecón.
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