PRIVATE ISLAND SNORKEL ADVENTURE

Mazatlán, Sin., México

OE
30 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 20
PRIVATE ISLAND SNORKEL ADVENTURE
Mazatlán, Sin., México

30 reviews

$NaN
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 20

About this trip

Capture the very essence of the bay of Mazatlan on this marine adventure to be enjoyed by all! Great scenery, wonderful wildlife, friendly guides and the best snorkeling around makes this the perfect way to experience the bay of Mazatlan and its majestic islands.


If you wish to discover the side of Mazatlan that only few people know, in private, with your friends and family, at your time and far from crowds: this is the perfect option for you! Get to know the stories of the port, incredible landscapes and practice snorkel in unique spots.

Highlights


  • The best snorkeling experience in Mazatlan! 
  • Insight into marine environment and possible encounters with marine life such as dolphins, sea lions and sea turtles.  
  • Cruise through all of Mazatlan’s famous islands: Venados, Pájaros and Lobos, to practice snorkel in the best reef locations!
  • Small groups and personal attention by our highly qualified crew allow for a fun interpretation about sea life as well as the Bay of Mazatlan ́s marine environment and natural history. 
  • With your participation you are supporting important marine life research and conservation programs. 

What to bring?


  • Bathing suit
  • Rash guard or lycra shirt
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunblock (waterproof)
  • Dry bag (recommended)
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes (recommended)
  • Cash to buy souvenirs. It’s hip to tip!
  • Lots of energy!
  • Good attitude!

Restrictions

· The minimum age to ride this tour is 4 years old. 

· The price of this tours includes up to six passengers, with possibilities to add 4 more extra pax for a maximum capacity of 10. 

· We have 3 different boats with maximum capacities of 10, 8 and 7 persons. The boat we use will depend on your group size, with our smallest boat carrying up to 7 persons. However, minimum operational price includes up to 6 persons.

· If you are travelling with a group bigger than 10 persons, this ecotour can be arranged to fit your needs aboard a comfortable CATAMARAN or YACHT. 

· For safety reasons this tour is not recommended for expecting mothers or persons with heart conditions, neck and/or back problems.

What’s included

  • The experience
    4-hour expedition
  • Transportation
    Transportation from your hotel to the marina and vice versa
  • Expert guides
    Highly qualified & bilingual expedition leaders and naturalist guide
  • Lecture on conservation
    Lecture on island ecology and conservation in Mexico
  • Equipment
    Guided snorkeling sessions with basic equipment
  • Hiking
    Optional hike to the top of Venados Island
  • Beberages & lunch
    Bottled water, soft drinks and sandwich
  • Tips for guides
    Tips for captains & guides (custom is about 10% of fare paid)

Available Packages

PRIVATE EXPEDITION (1 TO 6 PAX)

 Price per a maximun of 6 participants in the expedition. 

$650
EXTRA PERSON (7 - 10)

Price per person in PRIVATE EXPEDITION, maximun capacity: 10 pax. 

$50
Private for 2 persons only

Price per couple on private excursion. 

$550


Your Organizer


OE
Onca Explorations
30 reviews
Our ecotours and expeditions are specially designed to enhance your connection with nature and to inspire you to love and protect our living planet. Our one of a kind travel experiences combine elements of exploration, science, experiential learning and cultural exchange, with sustainable tourism activities, for you to witness and experience profound connections with wildlife. While we explore, we learn, we educate, and we document to promote awareness about the value and threats to biodiversity.

Reviews

We could not have been happier with our experience. We did not see a humpback whale, but we heard them singing with the underwater microphone and then had an unexpected experience when we got to see a Bryde's whale instead. Larger than the humpback! It is always a gamble you will not see anything especially late in the season, but on this day, we did! Crew was wonderful and made our trip one we won't forget.
By Alicia M for WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE IN MAZATLAN | @ONCAEXPLORA on Mar 31, 2023
Our guide Oscar did a great job organizing this trip and accompanied us during the tour. The local guide Don Santos was able to find all of the birds (including the Tufted Jays) that we wanted to see and more. The cabin is rustic but comfortable and quiet. We were happy to meet Don Santos' family at their home in El Palmito where his wife prepared and served us our meals. Overall recommended for those who would like to make the trip to see the Tufted Jays while lettings others take care of the logistics, while also supporting the people and community that are working to protect this vital habitat. Thanks to everyone involved!
By Michael J for TUFTED JAY PRESERVE | BIRDWATCHING (2 Days | 1 Night) on Mar 30, 2023
Ciro was absolutely fantastic as our guide! We saw so many humpback whales including moms with calves and several breaches. They were very respectful of the whales while piloting the boat too. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience in Mazatlán at the end of whale watching season!
By Adam B for WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE IN MAZATLAN | @ONCAEXPLORA on Mar 17, 2023
We enjoyed the excursion, the staff were wonderful and shared a lot of very interesting facts. We were disappointed we didn’t see any whales, however, we understand our date was pretty late in the season. We’ll try again with ONCA in the future.
By Celeste S for WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE IN MAZATLAN | @ONCAEXPLORA on Mar 11, 2023
This was such a great experience and definitely a highlight of our week in Mazatlán. Communication was excellent throughout the booking process as I had to make a couple of changes to our original reservation. Oscar was our guide and it's evident how passionate he is about oceanography and marine research. He is extremely well educated in these topics and his passion was contagious. We saw a massive pod of about 50 dolphins! Then, after looking and looking for the whales for some time, we made a quick haul about 4 miles offshore and found a pod of 6. It was so spectacular to see them up so close! The rough boat ride (it was quite windy that day) was totally worth it. We stayed with them for quite some time and I never got the sense that Oscar and the other gentleman on the boat with him were just trying to check off a box and get back to the marina. Super, super cool. I loved that you go out on a smaller boat because that means fewer people. There were only 8-10 customers on the boat. Our family of 6 sat up front, another couple sat on the bench in front of the captain, and 2 people in the back. I loved being in the front, although the smaller boat experience may not be for those who get seasick easily, especially if the water is rough that day. So just know that going in. It didn't bother me one bit, but I know it does for some. Highly recommend this company! Go for it!
By Heather H for WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE IN MAZATLAN | @ONCAEXPLORA on Feb 27, 2023
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