Explore the coast of Mazatlan on a mission to meet up close and personal with one of earth´s most fascinating creatures: the humpback whale. Take part on our whale ecology project and learn about their lives while supporting its study and conservation in Mexico.

A team of marine biologists, ecologists and naturalists will guide your adventure with outstanding commentary about local environment and sharing real-time insight into whales’ ecology and behavior while collecting scientific data for on going research and conservation projects.

During our encounters we may observe whales spouting while cruising along, or powerfully breaching and tail slapping while playing or fighting. It is breeding season in the Mexican Pacific so there is a lot going on! If lucky enough, we may find females nursing their calves, or maybe listen to the intriguing songs performed by males as part of their courtship ritual.

By taking part on this expedition you are contributing directly to marine research and monitoring activities led by Onca Explorations and its allies, Legado Azul México, for the conservation of whales and dolphins in this important region of the Mexican Pacific and Gulf of California.

• Onca Explorations is the pioneer whale watching company in Mazatlan and the whole state of Sinaloa, and also the first to be authorised by the federal government for this purpose in 2010.
• Over ten years of experience in cetacean monitoring and a life long commitment to marine conservation back our services and guarantee the best whale watching practices, both for you and the whales´ safety.
• Our boats provide a great platform to ensure respectful close encounters with marine life and awesome photography opportunities.
• Small groups and personal attention by our highly qualified crew, allow for excellent commentary about the lives of whales and local environment as well as updated information about their study and conservation in Mexico.
• Hydrophone on board to listen to live whale songs!
• With your participation you are supporting important marine life research and conservation programs. 

7-7:30 am..........Pickup 

8:00 am...............All aboard! Departure from Marina Mazatlán

The waters off the coast of Mazatlan are a Whale Super Highway! We usually find whales within the first hour of the tour, depending on the time of the season. Our crew of marine scientists and naturalists will be leadng this excursion in search of encounters with the amazing humpback whales and other marine life. On the way back to port, if we have time, we will cruise the islands and islets of Mazatlan and visit the sea lion colony nearby.

12:00 pm.................Back at Port