3 Hour Whale Shark Experience with Gear and Photos

La Paz, Mexico
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Exclusive Small-Group Format: We strictly limit group sizes to eliminate congestion, giving you significantly more unhurried, direct water time with the whale sharks than crowded commercial boats.

Expert Bilingual Guidance: Explore with a certified bilingual marine guide providing personalized in-water support and local ecological insights.

All-Inclusive Value & Photos: Fitted masks, fins, life jackets, and a 3mm shorty wetsuit are included. Your guide captures high-quality underwater photos/videos so you stay in the moment. All federal park permits and snacks are covered—zero hidden fees.

Federal Regulations Notice: Encounters occur in a strictly regulated protected area across four daily time slots (8:00 AM–5:00 PM). Official departure times are assigned daily by park authorities; our team will confirm your exact slot as soon as permits are released.

What's included

  • Certified bilingual marine guide and SEMARNAT-licensed captain.
  • GoPro Photo & Video Package: Complimentary underwater photos and video captured by your guide.
  • Premium Snorkel Gear & Wetsuits: High-quality masks, fins, life jackets, and 3mm shorty wetsuits.
  • Small Group Comfort
  • Permits & Conservation: Official federal access bracelets, park permits included.
  • Refreshments: Fresh local snacks, granola bars, cold soft drinks, and water onboard.
  • Swimwear (worn under clothes before arrival)
  • Towel & dry change of clothes
  • Reef-safe sunscreen or UV rashguard
  • Sunglasses & hat for the boat ride

What to expect

Meet your guide at Marina de La Paz and board our comfortable boat for a quick 15-minute ride to the protected whale shark sanctuary. Before entering the water, your guide will provide a brief safety briefing on how to swim alongside these gentle giants safely and respectfully.

Once in the protected zone, enter the water in small groups with your certified bilingual marine guide to experience unhurried swimming time with the world's largest fish. Prefer not to swim? Relax and enjoy clear, up-close views directly from our shaded vessel.

After your in-water experience, enjoy fresh local snacks, cold soft drinks, and purified water onboard as we cruise back to Marina de La Paz.

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at Marina de La Paz 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Free street parking is available outside the marina gate.

End point

Please arrive at Marina de La Paz 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Free street parking is available outside the marina gate.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Suitable for all swimming abilities; non-swimmers can observe comfortably from the shade of the vessel.
  • Participants must be comfortable getting in and out of the water via boat ladder.

Cancellation policy

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