Swim with Mobula Rays
Cerralvo Island
A spectacular display of nature happens every year April – June at the secluded beach town of La Ventana, accessible from Los Cabos by only a 2.5 hour drive.
Cerralvo Island creates a stunning back drop where huge groups of Mobula rays congregate in their hundreds of thousands and swim near the surface so we can cruise along with them and enjoy their beauty.
- Small group, Off the beaten track !
- Eco Friendly Tours & Marine Conservation
- Rated 5/5 on TripAdvisor, Facebook and Google
Tour Overview
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Deparature
From Cabo San Lucas (or San Jose del Cabo)
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Duration
Day trip : 5.30am to 5pm. 4 to 6 hours Ocean Safari
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Small Group
All level accepted !
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Schedule
From April to May.
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Included
Transportation, Snorkel equipment, Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks & Snacks, Photo & Video
Snorkeling with Mobula Ray - Cerralvo island
What’s included
- Snorkeling or Freediving Guide
- Transportation (Hotel pick up)
- Snorkel equipment
- Life jackets and wetsuits are provided if desired.
- Breakfast
- Picnic lunch
- Drinks & Snacks
- Photo & Video
What to expect
Shared tour for up to 5 people on an 28ft panga boat with shade
As a bespoke boutique adventure snorkeling company, we have now decided to offer this bucket-list open-ocean day safari to Jacques Cousteau Island (Cerralvo Island); a more secluded area of Baja Sur where you can spend a day away from busy Cabo enjoying this unique and stunning wildlife encounter.
Mobula sighting & Wildlife Encounter
And it’s not just the mobula rays! In the Sea of Cortez, depending on the season It’s possible to also see Orcas, sperm whales, whale sharks and swim with wild dolphins… As wildlife is unpredictable, we do not guarantee the encounter but do our best to succeed.
Deparature and Return
From Cabo San Lucas or San Jose Del Cabo
- Early hotel pick up from Cabo San Lucas 5.30am (or from San Jose del Cabo for an additional cost) and stop for breakfast at La Garita road cafe (all dietary requirements catered for).
- Arrive in la Ventana for 8.30am and board a 28ft panga boat with shade.
- Spend 4 – 6 hours onboard looking for wildlife. Enjoy a picnic style lunch onboard.
- Head back to Los Cabos to arrive between 4pm / 6pm.
About Mobula Rays
The Mobula ray aggregation is so spectacular it has been documented by National Geographic and the BBC Blue Planet.
Huge fevers of Mobula Munkiana devil ray peak in number in this part of The Sea of Cortez in late April and May.
The nearby nursery grounds of Espiritu Santo Island in La Paz mean they travel here first before heading down to San Lucas in June and July.
Until now, Cabo Private Guide has been enjoying their late-summer encounter with mobula from Cabo San Lucas with guests for a number of years.
Additional information
Who is this Mobula Ocean Safari for?
If you’re an avid snorkeler or accomplished freediver then this is for you!
Do you need to be a good swimmer ?
This open ocean snorkelling and so a good comfort level in the water is recommended – although you do not need to be an Olympic swimmer!
Life jackets are available for anyone that wants one.
Sea of Cortez : Weather and water conditions
The water temperature on the Sea of Cortez during this season is between 68°F (20°c) to 77°F (25°c).
Cancellation policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule the activity for any reason, you can!
Simply call +52 624 160 9925 or email info@caboprivateguide.com.
- Free Cancelation
If it’s more than 2 days before the tour the cancelation is free.
- 48h Cancellation
If you cancel within 48 hours we must charge 50% of the tour. - 24h Cancellation
If you cancel within 24 hours we must charge the full amount. - Weather conditions
If for any reason we have to cancel because of weather conditions affecting port closures then of course we will refund any payments in full.
Eco Friendly Tour & Marine Conservation
Mobula rays citizen scientist program
While joining our trip you will be invited to fill out an online survey to help place economic value on the species. Working alongside The Mobula Conservation Project during the modula rays aggregation, you will help us report back their numbers, locations and behaviour.
Best practices for swimming with the Mobula Munkiana.
We follow the codes of conduct based on the Manta Interaction Guidelines by the Manta Trust organisation, in order to reduce human impact when we are in the water with these animal.
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About Cabo Private Guide
Diving and Snorkeling Tours in Baja California
Cabo Private guide is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center based in Cabo San Lucas, focused on private scuba tours and outdoor activities. Escape the crowd by joining us for diving, snorkeling, whale watching or an Ocean safari !
Eco Friendly Tours & Marine Conservation
At Cabo Private Guide we promise our guests eco friendly excursions to see aquatic animals in their own, wild environment. It’s where we passionately believe they belong.