Category Sea of Cortez Sea Lion Encounters

Explore boat, snorkeling and wildlife trips featuring sea lion colonies in the Sea of Cortez.

CABO SAN LUCAS · SEA OF CORTEZ SEA LION ENCOUNTERS

The Top 15 Sea of Cortez Sea Lion Encounters Tours in Los Cabos, Ranked

24 reviewed

Adventure to Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkel with Sea Lions and Beach

Adventure to Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkel with Sea Lions and Beach - The day at a glance: from La Paz to multiple island stops

1.Adventure to Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkel with Sea Lions and Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $136Our pick

Small-group snorkeling on Espiritu Santo Island near La Paz, with sea lions, beach lunch, and marine-life stops. Vegan ceviche available.

“What an amazing experience! Juan Carlos and Alberto were excellent guides, so knowledgeable and friendly. You can tell they love taking people out to the island. The equipment was nice and the Captain kept it smooth the whole time. MTA runs a great trip, highly recommend.”

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Espiritu Santo Island Snorkel & Sea Lion Adventure

Espiritu Santo Island Snorkel & Sea Lion Adventure - Ensenada Grande Beach Time, Lunch, and Your Second Chance to Snorkel

2.Espiritu Santo Island Snorkel & Sea Lion Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Swim with sea lions at Espiritu Santo National Park, then relax at Ensenada Grande with ceviche lunch from La Paz. Small group.

“We had an amazing time! Hector and Delice were amazing guides. So kind and informative! Lunch was amazing. Whole day adventure to the island with a perfect sized boat and amount of people. Highly recommend them and would do it again :)”

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Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkeling Sea Lion Adventure

Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkeling Sea Lion Adventure - The ocean scouting phase: dolphins, whales, and mobula rays

Ocean Safari: Sea Lions, Mobula Rays, Dolphins, Orcas & Whales

Ocean Safari: Sea Lions, Mobula Rays, Dolphins, Orcas & Whales - Snorkeling With Mobula Rays: When the Ocean Shows Off

4.Ocean Safari: Sea Lions, Mobula Rays, Dolphins, Orcas & Whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $179

5-hour marine safari from La Ventana in a panga boat, with snorkeling gear and lunch included. You may spot mobula rays, dolphins, whales.

“I loved this excursion! Our guide, Juan, knows his stuff. Above all, they prioritized the safety of the animals. Super respectful, experienced, & ridiculously good at spotting whales.”

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La Paz Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Tour

La Paz Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Tour - The animal encounters feel close, not rushed

5.La Paz Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250

Small-group La Paz snorkeling with whale sharks and sea lions, plus Balandra beach ceviche lunch. Includes gear, wetsuit, and photos. 6 hours.

“Stephanie really makes this tour top notch. She's a marine biologist and she shares her wealth of information. Her organization skills even more impressive ability to remember names. She is a strong swimmer and determined to assure your swim with the whalesharks. Nice picnic on Balandra Beach. We also viewed the sea lions at the mature colony. (Versus the reproductive colony at Los Isolotes). Well worth it!”

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Whale sharks and sea lions snorkeling plus Balandra beach lunch

Whale sharks and sea lions snorkeling plus Balandra beach lunch - The whale shark snorkeling: how it stays controlled and not chaotic

6.Whale sharks and sea lions snorkeling plus Balandra beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250

Snorkel with whale sharks and sea lions near La Paz, then relax at Balandra Beach for lunch, with small groups and included gear.

“Carla and the team were amazing. Such a great experience snorkeling with the beautiful whale sharks and sea lions. The places they took us to were filled with marine life and made for a truly unforgettable adventure. On top of the beauty we were able to explore, Carla was very informative and provided us with information about the sea life, whale sharks and all the cool things we were seeing. To top it off, we ended the day by following a pod of dolphins that were mesmerizing. Best tour in La Paz and you definitely have to go if you’re in town!”

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Espiritu Santo Island and sea lions

Espiritu Santo Island and sea lions - 6 hours on the water: schedule, timing, and what to expect

7.Espiritu Santo Island and sea lions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $131

Snorkel with sea lions in Espiritu Santo National Park, enjoy lunch and snacks, and spot whales and birds on a 6-hour La Paz trip.

“We were packed into boat and the tour was only in Spanish. 10-15 minutes in the water with many other boats and people. Picnic at a nice beach. Watch out for the jelly fish. Long boat ride so be prepared to spend most the time getting there and back.”

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Scuba Dive in La Paz: Sea Lions, Turtles, Fish Schools and Wrecks

Scuba Dive in La Paz: Sea Lions, Turtles, Fish Schools and Wrecks - Sailing Toward Sea Lion Colonies and Wreck Sites

8.Scuba Dive in La Paz: Sea Lions, Turtles, Fish Schools and Wrecks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $226

Small-group scuba sessions in La Paz with sea lions, turtles, fish schools, and wrecks, plus beach lunch, snacks, and bottled water.

“Excellent experience with dive instructor Omar. He consulted with us to select the dives we wanted and was very knowledgeable. Trip included lunch on the beach and education about the surrounding region and history. Exceptional!”

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All-Inclusive Catamaran Tour | Beaches & Sea Lions from Los Cabos

All-Inclusive Catamaran Tour | Beaches & Sea Lions from Los Cabos - Breakfast, organic lunch, and an open bar you can actually plan around

Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling Picnic at Espiritu Santo Island

Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling Picnic at Espiritu Santo Island - La Paz logistics: the meeting point, early start, and private comfort

10.Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling Picnic at Espiritu Santo Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $298

Whale shark and sea lion snorkeling from La Paz, lunch on Espíritu Santo, small group, wetsuits, GoPro documentation, in English.

“Exceptional day tour snorkeling with sea lions near Espiritu Santo Island followed by lunch at the beach, viewing seabird colonies, and an amazing final snorkeling with whale sharks in the designated protected area. Our guide Chrissy was outstanding and did an amazing job leading the tour. Passionate, extremely knowledgeable, great swimmer, exceptional people skills - she is the best!!! Luis did a great job as captain followed by his grandfather who was equally skilled. My partner and I have traveled the world for many years and experienced many amazing things. This was one of the best!!”

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Los Cabos: Sunset Boat Tour to the Arch and Sea Lions

Los Cabos: Sunset Boat Tour to the Arch and Sea Lions - Getting started at the Terminal of Cabo, and what to bring

11.Sunset Boat Tour to the Arch and Sea Lions

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · 1 hour · from $40Best value

A calm 1-hour Los Cabos sunset boat tour to El Arco and sea lions, with cave stops, big rock formations, and photo time.

“Really enjoyed the quick trip around the hot spots in Cabo. Would have like to have actually seen the sunset. But I did get to see stingrays jumping out of the water which was cool”

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1 Day Espiritu Santo Island Wonders, Sea Lions and Paddleboard Adventure

1 Day Espiritu Santo Island Wonders, Sea Lions and Paddleboard Adventure - Boat ride out of Marina Cortez: what the morning sets up

12.1 Day Espiritu Santo Island Wonders, Sea Lions and Paddleboard Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $249

Snorkel Espiritu Santo’s protected waters, see sea lions up close, then paddleboard and relax on a beach with lunch included.

“The best snorkeling experience I’ve ever had including snorkeling in Bali, the Caymen Islands and Belize. Great guides with their priority being your safety, the sea lions and sea life’s safety and sustainability. Lunch in the private beach was delicious and breathtaking. Can’t wait to go back.”

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MOST POPULAR TOUR IN LA PAZ! Swim with Sea Lions Private Boat

MOST POPULAR TOUR IN LA PAZ! Swim with Sea Lions Private Boat - Bahía de la Paz cruising: scenic bays and the San Lorenzo Channel

Cabo Cruise Sunset Adventure: Tacos, Margaritas & Sea Lions

Cabo Cruise Sunset Adventure: Tacos, Margaritas & Sea Lions - Tacos, margaritas, and the premium open bar, served like a dinner plan

14.Cabo Cruise Sunset Adventure: Tacos, Margaritas & Sea Lions

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Cabo sunset catamaran with tacos, premium open bar, and big views past the Arch, Lover’s Beach, and sea lions.

“Absolutely terrible! We booked our activity before even leaving the US for a 4 day stay in Cabo San Lucas. Our activity was scheduled for the 3rd day of our trip. 2 hours before the Sunset cruise was supposed to depart, we were already on our way to the marina, we get a message from the tour operator that there was not a sailing that night. Not sold out, not cancelled, never had a cruise scheduled. Because we were already headed to the marina, we continued down there. Why would the operator not have to follow the same 24 hour cancellation policy??? Good question. You won’t get an answer. We…”

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Espíritu Santo Island: snorkel SEA LIONS and Balandra Small Group

Espíritu Santo Island: snorkel SEA LIONS and Balandra Small Group - Malecon and the Sea of Cortez story: calming views with a job to do

15.Espíritu Santo Island: snorkel SEA LIONS and Balandra Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Small-group snorkeling to Espíritu Santo for sea lions, plus Cabo scenery stops at Balandra and El Tecolote. Includes gear and boat.

“The tour itself was good. Our guide, Manuel spoke English but we could hardly hear him as we were seated at the back of the boat. We booked this tour because it stated wetsuits and we didn’t get those. My husband went in the water which was so cold and I choose to stay back at Espiritu Santo Island (due to lack of wetsuit). The amount of time in the water actually swimming with the sea lions is about 15 minutes. On a highlight; we did see 3 whales and a pod of dolphins.”

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