Gray Whales - 5 days Expedition 2025

Baja California, Mexico

DN
28 reviews
Duration: 5 days
Group size: 1 - 6
Gray Whales - 5 days Expedition 2025
Baja California, Mexico

28 reviews

Duration: 5 days
Group size: 1 - 6

About this trip

There are few magical places left in the world where humans and nature can coexist in such a way that it’s as if time stood still. Magdalena Bay is one of those very places, and it’s waters tell a powerful love story between the community and the wildlife that call this place home. The abundance of life is evident from the first boat ride out- pelicans and frigates gracefully glide over the mirror-like waters into the vibrant green mangroves while the sea lions warm up with a bit of morning yoga. Their bay is protected under the largest wildlife Biosphere Reserve in Latin American, spanning 2.5 million hectares – so to say that it’s off the beaten track is an understatement. Bald eagles perch on branches along the mountainous coastline, while coyotes run along the sandy desert, but just under the water’s surface lies the last nursery and breeding grounds of the Pacific Grey Whale.

Join the Dive Ninjas Team of whale experts as we head to the winter home of the the Eastern Pacific Grey Whale Population – unique for making the longest migration of any mammal on earth – from the arctic to the warm waters of the San Ignacio Lagoon. Watch as these magnificent mammals teach, feed and socialize their young babies in the shallows of this whale sanctuary and World Heritage Site.

Expedition Quick Facts

Meeting Point: Dive Ninjas HQ Cabo San Lucas, BCS MX
Meeting Time: 10pm first day of your trip
Departure Time: 11am last day of the trip
Duration: 5 days/4 nights
Activity Days:   3 days, sunrise to mid day
Nearest Airport: Los Cabos International (SJD)
Trip Cost: $1850 USD
Min Deposit to Reserve: 30%

What’s Included

The trip price includes all boat trips, whale watching activities, naturalist guides,  PADI Whale Defender Specialty Certification, presentations throughout the week from our in-house whale experts, transfers from Dive Ninja HQ* to our base camp and return transport to Cabo, 4 nights accommodation in a local hotel on a shared double occupancy basis, a light breakfast on boat days, lunch, snacks, & soft drinks onboard the boat, dune picnic, and park fees.

What’s Not Included

The price does not include flights, transfers from/to airport to/from the Dive Ninjas store in Cabo San Lucas, any rental equipment, Crew Gratuity (10%-15% of trip price is customary but is at your discretion), local dinners & other meals or drinks not mentioned above, 8% IVA (Mexican sales tax), or credit card processing fees.

Available Packages

Trip Price
Deposit:$550
$1,850
Deposit:$550

Available options

Single Supplement
$400

Single supplements for a private room

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Dive Ninja MX
28 reviews
Dive Ninja Expeditions was built with sustainability and conservation as the core pillars of our business. We aim to set the bar higher and it can be seen in everything we do. Our tours & expeditions are built to create lasting memories for our ninja guests while protecting the incredible oceans & creatures that make these magical experiences possible. You will never find single use plastics on our tours or in our shop. We actively develop and support marine conservation and research projects both locally and internationally.

Reviews

Thank you Cristian, Fabien and Nayeli for this wonderful diving experience. I learned a lot during these 2 days PADI open water diving course. You guys made me felt safe and relaxed. By the way, that burrito you guys offered on the boat, I don’t know what it is in it, but that will definitely keep me coming back to Los Cabos:)
By Olivia L for PADI Open Water Course on Aug 21, 2024
I had booked 2-dive excision for the corridor. Unfortunately, conditions were not favorable. We dove the marine park instead. Our guide, Victoria, made sure everyone was in good spirits and enjoyed their dives. Next time I’m in Cabo I would use this shop again.
By Jessica P for 2 Tanks The Corridor on Jul 14, 2024
NL
We had a great time and saw so many different animal species. I love Dive Ninja's approach to keeping the animals safe. The accomodations and food were excellent as well. Sara was an exceptionally helpful person in helping us to make arrangements and making sure we had our trip set!
By Natalie Lynn L for Mobula Ray Expeditions - 5 days - Conservation Expedition 2024 on Jul 08, 2024
This was an amazing experience! Our guide Victoria was great, the food was delicious and we loved the accomodation at the beach front. Seeing the mobulas rays so close (and vortex feeding) was one of the best moments in life. This unique conservation project should be supported by everyone who cares about nature and marine life.
By Marieke R for Mobula Ray Expeditions - 5 days - Conservation Expedition 2024 on Jul 04, 2024
Magical, flawless experience, booking 2 more trips I was on the May 17-24, 2024 Mobula Ray Expedition. I have waited until now, a month later, to write a review, thinking the euphoria might have subsided. It has not. This trip gave me exactly what I hoped for, reassurance that despite so much damage by humans, nature will find a way. When I saw the aggregation of the mobula rays (Mobula munkiana) for the first time I was so moved I cried. Despite snotting up my mask, it was definitely a peak experience in my longish life of 72 years. It was a blessing in disguise that my camera failed and I was able to be fully present to the experience. That was only the first day, and we swam with the same hundreds of rays for a couple of hours. On the following days we snorkeled with a small group of the much larger Mobula mobular, (which I swear were showing off for us), more huge aggregations of munkiana, and sea lions. No company can guarantee that you WILL see what you COULD see, but the expertise and intuition of our wonderful wise-beyond-her-years guide, Victoria, and our captain resulted in one magical experience after another. I really cannot say enough about the quality of an expedition with Dive Ninjas. There is not one single suggestion I could make on how any aspect of this could have been improved. Short list of highlights: 1. Dive Ninjas are serious and knowledgeable about conservation and sustainability 2. Max group size is six and they will still do the trip if only 4 3. I felt very "cared for", attended to and safe throughout the expedition, on or off the water. 4. Though I was the only vegan on the trip, the wonderful cooks meticulously cooked separately and deliciously for me. 5. There is very much an egalitarian team atmosphere among the staff. 6. The accommodations are fabulous villas, very private, the whole location rented by Dive Ninjas for their expeditions. I have such complete trust in Dive Ninjas to create a memorable experience, I am already in the process of booking two more expeditions. Bring a GoPro
By GAYLE G for Mobula Ray Expeditions - 8 days Dive Ninja 2024 on Jul 04, 2024
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