Striped Marlin and Sea Lions in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Each day our local captain will meet us at the dock. There will be plenty of space for your gear whether it’s wet or dry. There will be an area of shade on the boat to take shelter from the sun.

The sun here is strong so please be aware and plan accordingly.

The captain will handle boat operations and guide us to areas where we will be swimming. He will also ensure that marine life, crew, and passengers are safe in the water.

You will be required to follow the captain’s instructions on the boat at all times.

If you have any preexisting conditions that may hinder your ability to be on a moving boat please inform us at sign-up.

We will be staying at a campsite in spacious safari-style tents (14ft) equipped with two single beds. Each tent has its own shower and toilet, as well as hot water and Wi-Fi. The accommodations are simple but designed to be clean, safe, and comfortable.

Please note: Tents are dual occupancy. When sharing, we assign tents with group members of the same gender.

Breakfast will be served at the campsite in the morning.

A packed lunch and snacks will be provided to enjoy on the boat.

We can accommodate most dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, etc.

Dinners are not included, but we will book a table for all of us at a local restaurant so we can enjoy a shared meal.

If you have any food allergies, intolerances, or preferences, please list them on the sign up form.

Wildlife we typically see: Striped Marlin, Sea Lions, Pelicans, Cormorants, Ospreys, Great Frigatebirds

Wildlife we sometimes see: Orcas, Humpback Whales, Dolphins, Whale Sharks, and other pelagic species

Weather

The Pacific coast of Baja California, including Magdalena Bay, has a mild arid-subtropical climate. Thanks to the cool ocean currents, temperatures are generally comfortable, even in the warmer months.

Surface Temperature: Average high 33°C / 91°F, low 22°C / 72°F 

Water Temperature: Average 27–29°C / 80–85°F

Visibility: Typically 10–15 meters / 30–45 feet

The air and water can feel cooler due to wind and open-ocean exposure, so we recommend bringing a 3mm to 5mm wetsuit.

Booking your flights

We recommend to fly to La Paz airport (LAP) or San Jose del Cabo airport (SJD) and transfer to La Paz.
Magdalena Bay is a remote location and requires a transfer of approximately 4 hours. We’ll provide the exact meeting point and itinerary upon booking.

Arrival Time: Please plan to arrive in La Paz by midday, as we’ll depart at noon for our transfer to Puerto San Carlos.

If you can not arrive in La Paz before then, we recommend arriving the day before and staying the night at Hotel Catedral.

Currency

The official currency in Mexico is the peso. Most businesses accept major credit cards, but small vendors may prefer cash.

Visas

Visas are not required for citizens from the US, UK, or countries in the EU.

Please check your visa requirements ahead of time.

Vaccines and Health

Please make sure you are up to date on your routine vaccinations.

You can check the CDC’s (US) website for further information here.

Your guide for this trip will be Karim Iliya.

All of our guides are professional underwater photographers or freedivers, with a passion for nature and the ocean. With multiple years of guiding experience.