About this trip
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.
Exploration for Conservation
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.
Highlights
- 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.
What’s included
- Pick upTransportation Hotel-Marina
- Expert guidesHighly qualified & bilingual expedition leaders and naturalist guide
- Lecture on WhaleLecture on humpback whale ecology and conservation
- Lunch and beveragesBottled water, soft drinks, fruit & appetizers
- HydrophoneHydrophone on board to listen to live whale songs
- Tips for guidesTips for captains & guides (custom is about 10% of fare paid).
- Drop offThe return from the marina to your hotel is not included
Available Packages
Price per one adult on one of our charter expeditions.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Price per children (5-11) in any of our charter expeditions.
If you are traveling with children 4yo or younger please check our PRIVATE TOUR option.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Price per boat for 1 to 6 passengers on PRIVATE OPTION.
Price per extra adult on PRIVATE EXCURSION: 7 to 20 persons while boooking your PRIVATE EXCURSION (1 to 6 persons)
Price per extra children on PRIVATE EXCURSION: 7 to 20 persons while boooking your PRIVATE EXCURSION (1 to 6 persons)
Itinerary
7-7:30 am..........Pickup at hotels
8:00 am................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