Mobula Ray Swim from Cabo San Lucas: La Ventana Ocean Safari

Hundreds of mobula rays breaching at once, and you're in the water with them

Mobula Ray and Ocean Safari Day Trip is a 10-hour guided snorkeling activity from Cabo San Lucas to La Ventana, where you board a 28-foot panga boat to search for marine wildlife. During April through June, you'll encounter mobula rays traveling in massive aggregations, swimming alongside them as they leap and breach. The itinerary also includes chances to spot orcas, whales, dolphins and whale sharks, plus a picnic snorkel at a reef near a sea lion colony. The boat carries life jackets, first aid and shade. Guides are rescue-diver qualified.

The experience

The day starts at 5:30 am in Cabo San Lucas with a 2.5-hour drive to La Ventana in an air-conditioned van, where you'll get a breakfast pack (burritos, fruit, cereal bar and juice) or stop for takeout along the way. You board the panga directly from the beach in ankle-deep water, bring flipflops for easy wading, and head out for 5 to 6 hours of wildlife searching. April through June is mobula ray season: if the conditions align, you'll see them in fevers of hundreds or thousands, launching themselves high out of the water in acrobatic displays. You'll jump in and swim among them, sometimes close enough for photos.

The boat carries snorkeling equipment, life jackets, shade and seating, and an expert local captain. Beyond the mobula rays, the day can bring orcas, sperm whales, blue whales, whale sharks or wild dolphins, though no specific wildlife is guaranteed. Before heading back to shore, you'll picnic on the boat with fish or vegan ceviche (dietary requirements are accommodated), and snorkel a shallow reef where sea lions gather. Arrival back in Cabo is around 4 pm. The activity suits kids from age 5 and anyone comfortable in snorkeling gear and willing to get wet. Basic mobility to board and climb a simple ladder is required, and there's no bathroom onboard.

What’s included

• Use of snorkeling equipment.
• air-conditioned vehicle with breakfast pack or takeout stop.
• picnic lunch on the boat with fish or vegan ceviche tailored to dietary needs.
• basic photos and videos from the activity.

Before you book

Lasts 10h, from US$ 315 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Cabo Private Guide

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so you can choose the language that works for your group. The 10-hour commitment (including 2.5 hours each way by van) suits travelers who want a full immersion in the offshore wildlife window rather than a quick excursion, and the early 5:30 am start is what positions you in La Ventana at sunrise to optimize the marine encounters.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are mobula rays and why do they gather near La Ventana?

Mobula rays are large, graceful rays that travel in massive aggregations (sometimes hundreds or thousands together) down the Pacific coast of Baja Sur during April through June. La Ventana is the peak hotspot for this seasonal gathering, and the rays are known for launching themselves high out of the water in acrobatic leaps, which is why the activity centers on swimming alongside them during this window.

How long is the boat ride and what happens if we don't see mobula rays?

The boat search lasts 5 to 6 hours, and you'll spend that time looking for whatever wildlife is present that day. While mobula rays are the draw during April-June, no specific animal is guaranteed. The day can also bring orcas, whales, dolphins or whale sharks. Even without the rays, you'll snorkel a reef near a sea lion colony, which is a full experience on its own.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer or have snorkeling experience?

You need to be comfortable in snorkeling gear and willing to get wet, with at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The activity suits kids from age 5 and up. Basic mobility to board the boat and climb a simple ladder is required. There's no bathroom onboard, so plan accordingly. The guides are rescue-diver qualified as a minimum.

What's included in the meals and snorkel gear?

Breakfast is either a pack (burritos, fruit, cereal bar and juice) provided in the van or a quick takeout stop along the 2.5-hour drive. Lunch is a picnic on the boat with fish or vegan ceviche, and all dietary requirements are accommodated. Snorkeling equipment is provided, along with an air-conditioned vehicle for transport and basic photos and videos from the day.