Boat Tours in La Paz at a glance
- Our pick: Whale Shark Snorkeling La Paz: Small Group with Marine Biologist, US$ 177 per person (3h, 4.94★ · 649).
- Best value: Snorkeling Espiritu Santo Island: Sea lions and Balandra Beach, US$ 110 per person (6h 30m, 4.95★ · 110).
- Private option: Snorkeling La Paz: Private Jet Boat to Espíritu Santo, US$ 883 per group (5h–7h, 5.00★ · only 5 reviews).
Price per person across the 11 options priced per person: US$ 110–US$ 249 (median US$ 177). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 12.
Of the 12 options: 12 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 9 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Boat Tours in La Paz — Espiritu Santo Island, Balandra Beach and 8 more
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12 options
Whale Shark Snorkeling La Paz: Small Group with Marine Biologist Swim with whale sharks in La Paz bay with a marine biologist. Max 9 per boat. Includes snorkel gear, wetsuits, GoPro photos, permits. Every day · 07:00, 09:00 and 12:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.94 (649 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 177 per person
La Paz: Isla Espíritu Santo Boat Tour & Snorkeling Boat tour from La Paz to Isla Espíritu Santo with snorkeling gear, beach lunch and sea lion spotting. Half-day trip, small groups, ceviche included. Every day · 10:00 ★ 4.85 (203 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 121 per person
Gray Whale Watching La Paz Small Group Boat Tour Watch gray whales in their natural habitat from a small boat in La Paz, guided by a marine biologist. The tour includes hotel pickup. Mon, Tue and Sun · 07:30 · Season until 30 Nov · Pickup available ★ 4.73 (66 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 193 per person
La Paz: Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour with Bay Cruise & Snacks Swim alongside whale sharks in La Paz Bay, guided by locals. Includes snorkeling gear, snacks, and flexible timing. No bottled water, just real moments. Every day · 09:30 ★ 4.86 (77 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 121 per person
Snorkeling Espiritu Santo Island: Sea lions and Balandra Beach Six and a half hours on Espiritu Santo Island with snorkeling among sea lions, two beach stops and sunset at Balandra: guide, gear and lunch included. Every day · 10:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.95 (110 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 110 per person
Gray Whales Watching in Magdalena Bay from La Paz Watch gray whales nursing calves and playing in Magdalena Bay on a small-group boat tour from La Paz led by a marine biologist, including Mexican breakfast. Next departure: 26 Jan 2027 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (28 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 237 per person
Snorkeling Espíritu Santo Island from La Paz: Small group, 12 max Snorkel Espíritu Santo Island from La Paz on a boat with maximum 12 people, marine biologist guides. Every day · 09:00 and 09:30 · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (25 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 144 per person
Snorkeling & Paddleboarding from La Paz: Espíritu Santo Island Snorkel and paddleboard at Espíritu Santo Island from La Paz with guide, equipment, lunch and protected area entry: spot sea lions and marine life in the Sea of Cortez. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 5.00 (16 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 249 per person
Snorkeling Espiritu Santo Island from La Paz: Sea Lions & Reefs Snorkel Espiritu Santo Island from La Paz with sea lions and coral reefs. Full-day boat tour includes guide, equipment, ceviche lunch, beach stops and 2 beers. Sat · 09:00 · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (17 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 177 per person
Snorkeling La Paz: Private Jet Boat to Espíritu Santo Five to seven hours snorkeling from La Paz on a private jet boat with gear, ceviche lunch and sea lion encounters at San Rafaelito. Groups up to seven. Every day · 10:00 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 883 per group
Snorkeling with sea lions in La Paz: Espíritu Santo and Balandra Snorkel with sea lions at San Rafaelito reef and Espíritu Santo Archipelago near La Paz on a 9-hour boat trip with two reef stops, personalized picnic. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · NL · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 248 per person
La Paz sunset cruise with local guides: Dolphins and marine life Two-hour evening cruise in La Paz Bay with a bilingual guide spotting dolphins, manta rays, whales and sea turtles. Every day · 17:00 · From age 10 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 163 per person
All 12 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Shark Snorkeling La Paz: Small Group with Marine BiologistOur pickGroup of up to 9 | US$ 177 per person | 3h | 4.94★ · 649 | Every day · 07:00, 09:00 and 12:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling Espiritu Santo Island: Sea lions and Balandra BeachBest valuePickup offered | US$ 110 per person | 6h 30m | 4.95★ · 110 | Every day · 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling La Paz: Private Jet Boat to Espíritu SantoPrivate optionPrivate | US$ 883 per group up to 7 people · ≈ US$ 126 per person if 7 go | 5h–7h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Every day · 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Paz: Isla Espíritu Santo Boat Tour & Snorkeling | US$ 121 per person | 7h | 4.85★ · 203 | Every day · 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| Gray Whale Watching La Paz Small Group Boat TourPickup offered | US$ 193 per person | 8h | 4.73★ · 66 | Mon, Tue and Sun · 07:30 · Season until 30 Nov | English, Spanish |
| La Paz: Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour with Bay Cruise & Snacks | US$ 121 per person | 2h–4h | 4.86★ · 77 | Every day · 09:30 | English, Spanish |
| Gray Whales Watching in Magdalena Bay from La PazGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 237 per person | 8h–9h | 5.00★ · 28 | Next departure: 26 Jan 2027 | English, Spanish, French |
| Snorkeling Espíritu Santo Island from La Paz: Small group, 12 maxGroup of up to 9 | US$ 144 per person | 7h | 5.00★ · 25 | Every day · 09:00 and 09:30 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling & Paddleboarding from La Paz: Espíritu Santo IslandGroup of up to 12 | US$ 249 per person | 7h | 5.00★ · 16 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling Espiritu Santo Island from La Paz: Sea Lions & ReefsGroup of up to 10 | US$ 177 per person | 7h | 5.00★ · 17 | Sat · 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling with sea lions in La Paz: Espíritu Santo and Balandra | US$ 248 per person | 9h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish, Dutch |
| La Paz sunset cruise with local guides: Dolphins and marine lifeGroup of up to 10 | US$ 163 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 17:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (1): Snorkeling La Paz: Private Jet Boat to Espíritu Santo (US$ 883 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (6): Whale Shark Snorkeling La Paz: Small Group with Marine Biologist (US$ 177 per person) · Gray Whales Watching in Magdalena Bay from La Paz (US$ 237 per person) · Snorkeling Espíritu Santo Island from La Paz: Small group, 12 max (US$ 144 per person)
- With pickup (3): Snorkeling Espiritu Santo Island: Sea lions and Balandra Beach (US$ 110 per person) · Gray Whale Watching La Paz Small Group Boat Tour (US$ 193 per person) · Gray Whales Watching in Magdalena Bay from La Paz (US$ 237 per person)