Snorkeling Tours in La Paz: 10 to Build a Day On

1.La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,066 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $259Our pick

Travel from Los Cabos to La Paz, then board a panga with guides such as Mario, Joe, or Juan to swim near whale sharks in their feeding area. The tour includes hotel pickup, wetsuits, snorkeling gear, drinks, fish tacos, and round-trip transport. Plan for a long day, changing conditions, and possible weather closures.

“Mario was wonderful! i was struggling with the current and trying to keep up with the whale shark and Mario literally held my hand and guided me.”

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2.Adventure to Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkel with Sea Lions and Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $136

From La Paz, take a small boat to Espiritu Santo and Isla Partida with a marine biologist guide such as Lorenza, Omar, or Juan Carlos. Snorkel near Los Islotes, enjoy ceviche or a vegan lunch on a sandy beach, and look for dolphins, whales, mobulas, birds, and colorful fish. Sea lion access varies by season.

“We had the best time with our guide Lorenza and our captain Victor. We saw sea lions, sunfish, dolphins, and humpback whales, not to mention tons of tropical fish. The lunch was delicious as well. Lorenza was passionate about the sea life and provided interesting information along the way. Highly recommend! We will use MTA for future explorations for sure. Thanks for the memories!”

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3.Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Meet MeXplore in central La Paz for a small-group whale shark snorkeling trip led by a marine biologist such as Angel, Carla, or Maria. You’ll receive a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, safety briefing, and several surface swims, with snacks and GoPro photos included. The tour usually lasts about three hours.

“Our whale shark tour was canceled the afternoon before the trip, due to the harbor being closed due to wind. This is not the operators fault, however we found out cancelations are way more common than the operators will tell you, especially in January, February and March. Fortunately we found other tours and still had a great time. The area has a lot to offer other than awesome whale sharks!”

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4.La Paz World Class Snorkeling in Balandras Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $219

Travel from Cabo San Lucas to Pichilingue, then sail by French catamaran toward Balandra and La Paz. You’ll get breakfast, lunch, snorkeling gear, kayaks, and an open bar. Stops include a snorkeling area and a smaller beach, though the long drive, jellyfish, and limited access to famous Balandra sites matter when planning.

“First I say read all information in every part of the app to stay up to date on information sent to you regarding pick up. We checked out our ticket info and arrived at the time it said, on the ticket it said 5 mlns before the pick up time. When they were not there on time we opened the app where it says to communicate. We then realized under this portion they put meet up instructions and that we were supposed to be there 45 mins earlier. Frustrated I called immediately and spoke with Edmin he was awesome and rescheduled for the next day. The next day came we…”

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5.Balandra & Tecolote: hike, kayak and snorkel in paradise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $136

Start at Balandra with a tandem kayak trip through calm water and mangroves, then snorkel among rocky reefs and fish. Afterward, hike 5 km over sand, rocks, desert, and tide pools to Tecolote Beach. Guides such as Mateo, Alex, Alberto, and Daniel add local insight, and a fresh ceviche lunch is served by the sea.

“Here is a more concise, clean version that still captures the impact and key details: ⸻ I had a fantastic experience with Mexican Travel Adventures. Our guides, Matteo and Alex, were knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the local flora, fauna, and environment. They went out of their way to help us experience the wildlife and made sure we enjoyed every part of the day. The tour itself was beautiful—stunning beaches, great hiking, and a well-paced itinerary. Communication with the company was excellent, and their food allergy accommodations were thoughtful and impressive, far exceeding what other tours typically offer. They were outstanding hosts and phenomenal guides. I highl...”

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6.Espiritu Santo Island Snorkel & Sea Lion Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

From Marina Asipona in La Paz, you’ll cruise to Isla los Islotes to snorkel near hundreds of sea lions, then stop at Ensenada Grande for ceviche, sandwiches, drinks, and beach time. A local English-speaking guide, boat crew, snorkeling gear, and winter wetsuit are included. Guides such as Maritza, Gale, and Juan-Manuel are known for clear wildlife explanations.

“From start to finish this was a top notch trip. Emails before hand with details, plenty of wetsuits, fins etc, clean boat (with a toilet!) and a great host and driver. The scenery was fantastic. The water was very cold but doable (just doable for me as I hate cold water) . Can’t say we were surrounded by seals bur we certainly got up close with a few darting about under us. Great to see them move underwater and pop up near you. Lunch was on a beautiful beach with only a couple of other boats. We ate on the boat which was good as we had somewhere to sit…”

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7.Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkeling Sea Lion Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 167 reviews · 6 hours · from $133

Leave La Paz at 9:00 am in a shaded, cushioned boat for a small-group trip to Espíritu Santo Island. With guides such as Mateo, Omar, or Juan Carlos, you’ll snorkel near sea lions when conditions allow, visit reefs and bird colonies, eat fresh ceviche on a quiet beach, and return around 3:30 pm.

“Amazing. Snorkeling with the Sea Lions was amazing. Really nice lunch on a lovely beach (just our group) and on the way back we even saw one of the last wales swimming north. Great day!”

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8.La Paz Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250

Join Tuna Tuna Tours for a six-hour La Paz boat trip with a marine biologist, snorkeling near whale sharks and sea lions, and relaxing at Balandra. Guides such as Stephanie, Christian, Cristian, and Juan Carlos have helped guests spot animals, follow safety rules, and capture underwater photos and videos. Lunch, wetsuits, drinks, and gear are included.

“Snorkeling trip of a lifetime! My boyfriend and I have never done anything like that and we’re so glad we were able to. Maritza and Marco did an amazing job! They answered questions we had about the fish and areas we visited and did a great job taking care of us! We were able to get great views of the whales and sounds like we had a better system and actually got to spend more than the usual 5 minutes in the water than other companies with larger groups, we were a small one!”

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9.Whale-Shark Snorkeling Excursion to La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $349

Leave Cabo at 6:00 am for La Paz, where a marine biologist briefs you before a boat trip to whale-shark habitat. Swim under supervision near these gentle plankton feeders, then enjoy tacos and quesadillas before returning through Todos Santos. The group is limited to eight, with equipment, snacks, and transport included.

“Amazing once in a lifetime experience! Loads of whale sharks, rays, and whales! The guides were incredible and provided great conversation, education and awareness of marine life! Sooo highly recommend Cabo Trek!”

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10.Snorkel with Whale Sharks in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131Best value

Meet at La Paz’s Fiscal Dock for a roughly three-hour whale shark outing near El Mogote. You’ll search for these gentle giants, then snorkel in shallow water in groups of five. The boat holds no more than eight people, and park rangers assign launch times, so keep your morning flexible.

“The tour operators were extremely communicative and professional. The guide and captain worked together to accommodate the small group with varied swimming abilities. Their passion for conservation shown through the entire experience. Highly recommend this tour operator out of the myriad of available options.”

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