Every year thousands of Mobula Munkiana, or Monk’s Rays, congregate and travel along the coast of the Sea of Cortez. In the Sea of Cortez, we have the opportunity to witness one of the largest and most magnificent spectacles the ocean has to offer. There are three species of Mobula rays to encounter in the sea of Cortez; Mobula Mobular, Mobula Thurstoni, and the most famous Mobula Munkiana. The Mobula are seen to fly both in and out of the water. Beneath the surface, the Mobulas glide effortlessly and in unison. They will also jump out of the water, achieving up to 2 meters of air. The summer months are also their mating period and we may be lucky to observe some courting behavior.
On this expedition, we are out in the open ocean where anything can happen. During the months of May and June, we have the opportunity to witness the massive schools of aggregating mobula rays, blue whales, brydes whales, sperm whales, humpback whales, sea lions, whale sharks, massive pods of dolphins, manta rays, orcas, and more! However, nothing is ever guaranteed.
As you come along on this journey, we invite you to approach it with an open mind, free from any predetermined notions. The ocean has a way of showing its wonders in the most unexpected moments.
Local captain and a guide on the boat
(1) Shared Vehicle
Breakfast will be at the accommodation & lunch will be on the boat
On the boat
Double Occupancy
(Airport Code - SJD)
Travel insurance is required
such as alcohol
(for Captain and Guide)
You will fly into Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (SJD). It is best to get there the day before or the morning of the expedition. On the day of the expedition, you will be picked up at either the airport or your hotel and we will make the +/- 2h drive from Cabo San Lucas to the town of La Ventana. Once we get to our hotel you will have time to settle in before we have a briefing about the week and what you need to bring on the boat. After the briefing, we will all go to dinner together.
There will be a set time for breakfast every morning before we head out for the boat. We will be spending most of the day at sea. Mobulas are more likely to be active during sunrise and sunset so every morning at sunrise we will board our boat and our search for the Mobula Munkiana begins. Once spotted, we will take some time to watch them on the surface and observe the behaviour before entering the water. Swimming with mobulas is an unforgettablefreediving experience. Depending on the behavior of the group we may have to move around to find different groups, or we can get luckyand be able to stay with one large group for the duration of the session. During the day we can look around for other marine life out in the open ocean. We will have a spotter plane two of the days to help us find marine life further out. We have an experienced local captain and guide to assist in navigating and looking for other pelagic marine life. They will also be the ones to decide how the activity is to be carried out.
Lunch will be provided on the boat along with plenty of drinks and snacks.
Once we get back to the hotel from we will have time to clean up and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Note: If weather limits our time on the boat we will prepare activities to do back on the island.
There will be a set time for breakfast every before we head out and make the +/- 2h drive back to Cabo San Lucas. You will be dropped off at the airport, or if you're staying at your next accommodation.
