Marlin swim in Mag bay
Marlin swim in Mag bay is one of the most exciting activities you can do in Baja California Sur. Just off the coastline of Magdelena bay, 5 hours north of Los Cabos from October to December, it is possible to snorkel and free dive striped marlin and much more!! This is a trip for adventure seekers and ocean lovers, you have the chance to swim with your favorite pelagic animals.
‘The Mexican sardine run’
North of Cabo San Lucas, the ocean’s pelagic predator creates one of this planet’s most breathtaking shows. As the striped marlin are hunting, they dart towards the surface to push the sardines to shallow water, this gives us the opportunity to snorkel and free dive huge bait balls with striped marlin, dorado and sea lions. You also have the chance to see super squadrons of mobula rays, pods of dolphins, and over 4 different types of whales and orcas all in the same area.
Mag bay is situated on the nutrient Pacific Ocean, the mangroves thrive, you can see kelp and thousands of sea birds highlighting the healthy environment.
You will have the chance to take outstanding photos in the circus of pelagic animals you spot along the way so have your mask and snorkel ready.
Itinerary
Included in the price is round trip transportation in an airconditioned vehicle, you will be collected from your hotel, if you would like to drive your own vehicle, please let us know.
Day 1:
You will be collected from your accommodation in Cabo San Lucas, San Jose, or La Paz in an air-conditioned vehicle. From here we will drive North for around 5 hours. You have the opportunity to stop along the way to see the cactus-filled deserts of Baja, local famous restaurants, Belandra beach, you can even swim with whale sharks or sea lions, email us for more info about our combo trips.
On arrival to Magdelena bay, we will check into our hotel and enjoy a typical Mexican dinner in a quiet town away from city life.
Day 2:
Your marlin swim excursions will begin at 6.00am, It takes approximately 1 hour to reach the mouth mag bay. Along the way, you will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful sunrise and eat breakfast before the action begins. The search for wonderful marine life will happen in the open pacific ocean. You have the opportunity to stay out from 6 am-5 pm, this will give you the chance to see a variety of marine life. You will be provided with breakfast and lunch on the boat. At the end of the day, you will be brought back to your hotel where you can enjoy a warm shower and a delicious dinner.
Day 3:
If you would like 2 days in the water, you have the option to stay longer. This will increase your chances of seeing a lot of action. Let us know how many additional water days you would like.
The trip
- Each trip accommodates up to 6 people, this allows a more personal service from your guide charters can add additional guests on request.
- You will be able to enjoy as much time in the water with the marine life as possible.
- Please note we do reserve private charters, please let us know the dates that would suit you.
- Trips take 1 day to travel there and one day back with the additional days you would like to spend on the water.
- We offer combo trips where you can enjoy snorkeling with sea lions, whale sharks, mobula night dive in addition to the marlin swim.
- You can decide how many days you would like in the water.
Included:
- Guide
- Air-conditioned transportation from San Jose, Cabo San Lucas or La Paz
- The option to stop and see some of the Baja along the way
- Accommodation in a local hotel double occupancy (additional $50US per person per private room)
- Light breakfast on in-water days, lunch, water, and soft drinks on the boat
- Snorkeling from a boat looking for striped marlin and any other pelagic life we see along the way
- Photos and videos of the trip
- Weights and weight belts, gear if needed.
What to bring:
- Layers and a heavy jacket for wind on the boat ride
- Swimsuit
- Fins, mask and snorkel, 3 or 5 mm wetsuit. Rental is optional.
- Cameras and go pros
- Bio-degradable sunscreen
- Seasickness tablets if needed
- Cash for gratuity for the crew (10-15% of the trip is customary) and for dinners at restaurants and alcoholic drinks
Striped Marlin
Striped marlins are classed as near threatened according to the IUCN Red List so this excursion provides the opportunity to swim with striped marlin and enjoy their beauty in the water rather than a result of sport fishing or commercial fishing.
Safety
This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and our highly experienced guide’s priority is safety and ensuring you have a wonderful experience. You will receive a full safety briefing on the boat before you swim so you understand the behavior of the animals and how to experience the best encounter. Your group will be led by a skilled and experienced guide to allow you to get the most from the experience.
Requirements
- Be able to swim to a good level
- Be in good physical condition
- Be at least 13 years old and with an adult if under 18
- Ability to handle long periods on a boat
Mangroves and more
If you would like to explore the area of Mag bay and see the treasures of the Mangroves, Kelp fields, spot sea lions, whales and mobula rays as well as explore the sand dunes this is the trip for you. This is a relaxing journey both on the island on the sand dunes. You can visit the mangroves by boat exploring mag bays magic closer to shore. If there are members of your group that enjoy a relaxing adventure this is the trip for them. This trip gives your party the opportunity to stay in the same hotel and do different activities in the daytime and meet up at night time to talk about the adventure had by all.
Mag bay liveaboard
If you would like to avoid the boat ride of the Mag bay adventure we have the option for you. You and your group can stay onboard your mother ship where you will sleep and have meals and be collected by local panga to carry out your daytime activities looking for the striped marlin.
Contact us so that we can discuss available options for a custom trip for you. We can make a package, change dates and arrange specific meals for the trip.
Special rates for large groups.
Optional:
$100,- for a personal guide.
$100,- for a pro photographer on tour per day.
