Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Ocean Safaris and Courses in La Ventana
Explore the Sea of Cortez from La Ventana: scuba diving at Cerralvo Island and La Reina, snorkeling, ocean safaris, freediving and scuba courses, and surf lessons in Cerritos with transportation included.
La Ventana is a base for exploring the Sea of Cortez in Baja California Sur. From this coastal community, we have access to Cerralvo Island, reefs, areas frequented by pelagic wildlife and the region’s marine landscapes.
Our experiences run in small groups and adapt to ocean conditions. Depending on the season, you may encounter mobula rays, dolphins, whales, sea lions, turtles and large schools of fish. Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed.
Explore the waters of La Ventana and Cerralvo Island on a trip focused on searching for and observing marine wildlife.
Every day is different. The captain and guides select the route according to ocean conditions and wildlife activity. Depending on the season, encounters may include mobula rays, dolphins, sea turtles, sea lions, whales and other pelagic species.
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Departure Options and Prices
La Ventana Ocean Safari
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Departure from La Ventana Meet directly in La Ventana.
Important: Minimum Group Size for the Ocean Safari
You can book for as few as 1 person, but the full Ocean Safari requires a minimum of 4 paying passengers to operate.
If the minimum of 4 passengers has not been reached before the departure date, you will have two options:
Pay for the remaining places to reach the minimum of 4 passengers and run the full safari.
Choose a reduced alternative experience. In this case, 50% of the booking value will be refunded.
For example, if you book for 1 person and no other passengers join, you can pay for the 3 remaining places. If you book for 2 people, you can pay for 2 additional places. If you book for 3 people, you would only need to pay for 1 additional place.
Maximum capacity: 8 passengers. Guides: groups of 1–4 passengers operate with one guide. Groups of 5–8 passengers operate with two guides. Booking: at least 48 hours in advance.
Included
Boat trip.
Professional guide.
Snorkeling equipment.
Water and snacks.
Ground transportation when booking a departure from La Paz, Todos Santos, Pescadero or Cerritos.
Ocean Conditions and Marine Wildlife
Marine wildlife encounters depend on the animals’ natural movements, the season and ocean conditions.
Safety always comes first. The captain and guides may modify the route, shorten the marine portion of the trip or cancel the boat trip when weather or sea conditions are unsafe.
Marine Wildlife Calendar – La Ventana & Cerralvo Island
A general guide to seasonal marine life around La Ventana and Cerralvo Island. Conditions and animal presence can vary from year to year.
Marine Life
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⚫ Orcas
△ Rare and opportunistic encounters, with no predictable season.
● Best seasonal window. ○ Possible depending on the season and conditions. △ Rare or occasional encounter.
Orca encounters around La Ventana, Cerralvo Island and the Sea of Cortez are rare and opportunistic. There is no predictable season for these encounters.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in La Ventana
In addition to ocean safaris, we offer scuba diving and snorkeling experiences to explore Cerralvo Island and other sites in the area.
Certified divers can discover reefs, rock formations and sites with abundant marine life, while non-divers can enjoy snorkeling experiences.
Each trip is organized according to the weather, sea conditions, participants’ experience and wildlife activity.
La Reina – Cerralvo Island
Maximum site depth: 26 meters. Minimum certification level: Open Water Diver or equivalent. Location: Cerralvo Island / Jacques Cousteau Island.
La Reina is one of Cerralvo Island’s best-known dive sites. Its rock formations and abundant marine life make it an option for certified divers. Each dive’s depth is adapted to your certification, experience and the conditions of the day.
Depending on the season and conditions, you may encounter:
Scuba diving: Open Water certification or equivalent is required. Snorkeling: no scuba diving certification is required. Booking: at least 48 hours in advance. Operation: all experiences are subject to weather and sea conditions.
Freediving and Scuba Diving Courses in La Ventana
Learn to explore the ocean with our freediving and scuba diving courses. We have options for your first experience in the water and for certified divers who want to continue their training.
Before booking, confirm the requirements, inclusions, start date and full session schedule with Koox.
Participants: 1–4 people per booking. Booking: at least 48 hours in advance. Transportation: round-trip transportation from La Ventana is included in the prices. Duration: the 2 or 3 hours refer to the activity and do not include travel time. Schedule: pickup and lesson times are confirmed according to tides and sea conditions.
Meeting Point in La Ventana
Experiences departing directly from La Ventana have their meeting point in La Ventana, Baja California Sur. The exact location and departure instructions are confirmed after booking.
For options with transportation from La Paz, Todos Santos, Pescadero or Cerritos, the pickup location and time are confirmed after booking.
For surf experiences departing from La Ventana, we coordinate your pickup location and the transfer schedule to Cerritos with you.
Let’s Go to the Ocean
Tell us your dates, your experience in the water and what you would like to do. We will help you choose a suitable trip or course.
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