Ocean Safari in La Ventana: Orcas, Mobula Rays, Dolphins & Whales

La Ventana

From USD 106/person

Description

Discover the breathtaking marine wonders of La Ventana and the legendary Jacques Cousteau Island (Isla Cerralvo), a destination known for its vibrant wildlife and unforgettable encounters.

While La Ventana is famous among kitesurfers worldwide, it has also become a prime location for marine adventures.

From March to June, the clear waters are teeming with massive schools of mobula rays, drawing dolphins, whales, and even majestic orcas that hunt in pods.

During the warmer months from July to December, the water’s clarity and pleasant temperatures create the perfect backdrop for an oceanic exploration. Winter brings migratory whales, often spotted between the island and the coast, offering magical encounters that you’ll never forget.

This 5-to-6-hour ocean safari begins in La Ventana, where you’ll board a comfortable panga to explore the ocean’s incredible biodiversity. Swim alongside mobula rays, snorkel with playful dolphins, and, if nature allows, encounter magnificent orcas and whales. Every day is an adventure, and nature always has a surprise in store.

⚠ Important: This is a wildlife-focused outdoor expedition. While sightings are common, every experience is unique, and specific encounters cannot be guaranteed. At Gluup, we prioritize respect for marine life, ensuring no harassment of wildlife during our tours.

Key Points

Max: Up to 8 persons

Duration: 5:30 hrs

Guide language: Spanish, English

What's Included

  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Water and lunch (ceviche)
  • Local captain
  • Bilingual Guide: Friendly and experienced guide to lead the way.

Where

Playa Central La Ventana: Corredor Isla Cerralvo s/n, 23232 La Ventana, B.C.S. The meeting point is the La Ventana dock, located right in front of the iconic yellow building “Playa Central.” Simply enter “Playa Central, La Ventana” into your GPS, and it will guide you directly to the spot.

What's Not Included

Wetsuit = 200 MXN (opcional)

Recommendations

Bring a towel, cap and a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic consumption.
Comfortable and adequate clothing to protect yourself from the sun and thus avoid the use of sunscreen. Creams (even biodegradable ones) are polluting and for that reason we do not promote their use.

Requirements

- Before booking online, contact us to confirm availability.

- The shared tour requires a minimum of 4 participants. If your group is smaller, please contact us to check if there are existing bookings to complete the minimum group size. For private group bookings, no minimum number of participants is required.

- Minimum age of 6 (with adult supervision)

- Swimming skills

Cancellation Policy

- Your reservation has free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity.

- If you do not cancel before 24 hours or do not show up on the day of the activity, 100% of the reservation will be charged.

- In the event that the weather conditions do not allow the activity to be carried out, you will be notified a day before to reschedule the activity for another day or a 100% refund will be made.

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Reviews

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Swimming with the whale sharks was worth every penny! No sunscreen so wear a swim shirt or rent a wetsuit. Our Captain Solomon was fabulous and our guide Nano was fun, energetic and did everything he could to make this a magical experience for everyone on board. We were the first pick up and last drop off which meant for a super long day but highly recommend!!

Karen Knight

July 2025

We took the whale shark watching tour; we had a fantastic day with tons of sharks. Truly a dream. I would recommend it a thousand times over.

Sofía Mühlhausen

July 2025

This was an amazing excursion. The Captain knew right where to drop you in so you can swim along the whale shark. If you hesitate, you ok be behind. The captain’s mate did a wonderful job of orienting you once you jumped in the water and he took amazing photos and video. I definitely recommend Gluup for this trip.

Robert Johnson

July 2025

From USD 106/person