Espiritu Santo Island Adventure: Snorkel with Sea Lions and Learn Local History

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Espiritu Santo Island! Swim with playful sea lions, explore secluded beaches, and learn about the island’s fascinating history and local culture. Book your certified guided tour now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 75PFFJ9Q+CQ3 - Enjoy snorkeling with the playful sea lions at Los Islotes, home to a colony of over 600 sea lions. During the reproductive season in June, July, and August, snorkeling takes place at alternative sites, such as rocky reefs, which may also host sea lions!
    Savor a delightful lunch on a sandy beach with the island’s turquoise waters,…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Espiritu Santo Island is a stunning paradise that leaves a lasting impression!
Swimming with sea lions is a delightful experience, as they are playful and often approach to interact with swimmers. (During June, July, and August, swimming with sea lions in their rookery is prohibited, so visitors observe them from the boat and can snorkel or hike at…

Location
Paseo Álvaro Obregón 220
Paseo Álvaro Obregón
The fiscal dock is located on the La Paz Malecon, right next to the La Perla sculpture.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jenniferl912
Apr 13, 2026
Professional, educational and unforgettable snorkeling experience - Where to begin! This was in many ways the ‘perfect’ snorkeling experience and much more! First of all, the tour guide Mateo and the captain Christian are both marine biologists and they really were so knowledgeable about all the sea animals, the region and the ecosystem we visited. The boat was super clean and well taken care of, the ceviche lunch was delicious, and they kept us safe while making sure we had so much fun! What’s really memorable is their attitude towards the ecotour. Ensuring that we were educated about what we are seeing and experiencing really made this trip special in my heart. It is a special privilege that we as humans get to visit wild life in their space and I was so grateful this trip allowed us to do that and wasn’t just a ‘touristy’ bucket list thing. A huge shoutout to both Mateo and Christian for also keeping an ear out on the radio about a possible orca pod in our path and they were able to ‘track’ them down and literally see them right next to our boat. We will never forget this. I highly recommend this company!
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Alinapgm2019
Apr 12, 2026
Súper recomendable - Amazing experience, the guide super nice, we swim with the lions and they are so nice
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Cliffb390
Apr 12, 2026
Once in a Lifetime Experience at Isla Espiritu Santo - Cannot say enough about this experience. On the way to swim with the sea lions on Isla Espiritu Santo, we saw two humpback whales and a pod of bottlenose dolphins. Martel, the marine biologist, was an expert in his field. He fielded all of our questions in English and Spanish. Further he made us feel welcomed and helped us understand his passion for the sea of Cortez. Martin, our captain, was skillful and effortlessly navigated us to the island safely. Karen, our MTA contact was communicative and made the day long tour a seamless experience. The admission fee was reasonable and well worth the experience. Thank you all at MTA!
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Erikasp4247fj
Apr 10, 2026
Couple view - Excellent organization, small group and very friendly guide and captain
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Wendy_h
Apr 9, 2026
Highly recommend this tour! - Absolutely spectacular! Juan Carlos and Alexis were amazing hosts and we had a fabulous day touring the Island, beaches and swimming with the sea lions - we also ran into a humpback whale with her calf, sea turtles and dolphins - a truly amazing day!!
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Pascal
Apr 9, 2026
Great experience - Small group, the guide is very friendly, gives a lot of information and takes care of our safety. They are punctual and the communication is excellent. The equipment provided is of good quality. It is a great experience to swim with young sea lovers, a short break on a beach to enjoy a ceviche. This is the third time I've been on excursions with them and I'll take them again next time. Thank you MTA!
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Liliana
Apr 8, 2026
Fauna friendly and unique - It's a unique experience. The guides, Victor and Almond, created a pleasant atmosphere and did their best to make the most of the trip. We saw dolphins, turtles and a whale in the distance. During the snorkeling time, the sea lions approached us curious, we had them very close and it was amazing! The most important thing for us was that the trip was respectful of the fauna and protected areas and it was. Recommended.
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Eorteg
Apr 8, 2026
Unforgettable Sea Lion Snorkeling at Espíritu Santo Island! - My kids and I absolutely loved snorkeling with sea lions – it was the highlight of our trip! This tour exceeded all our expectations. We were able to explore the entire stunning Espíritu Santo island, swim alongside playful sea lions in their natural habitat, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a breathtaking virgin beach with crystal-clear waters. Maja and Diana were wonderful guides who made the experience even more special with their knowledge, warmth, and attention to detail. They ensured everyone felt safe and comfortable while maximizing our time with the incredible marine life. Highly recommend this tour for families seeking an unforgettable nature adventure!
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Nanat802
Apr 7, 2026
Incredible tour! - The tour guide, Diana, is very professional, highly knowledgeable about marine life, and very respectful toward it. Swimming with sea lions was an absolutely amazing experience. We brought a 360 camera, and one of them even came to play with it. We were also very lucky to see dolphins and whales during the tour. Highly recommended!
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Carmendanielaq
Apr 7, 2026
Excellent experience! - The experience of the activity was very good, sea lions are impressive animals and very playful. The guides (Fer,Maja and the skipper Alexis) were very professional and knowledgeable in marine biology. We had a great time!!
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From $132
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).