Tuna Tuna Tours, 3-Hour Small Group

Overview

This three hour outing from Marina de La Paz puts a maximum of ten swimmers on a boat with a captain and guide, then goes in search of whale sharks. When a shark is located, the group splits into smaller rotating parties so each swimmer gets turns in the water alongside the animal rather than a single rushed pass. The crew runs through the rules first, and reviewers mention that a life jacket worn over the wetsuit is required by law in La Paz.

The boat departs at 09:00, and the trip ends back at the same marina. Gear is part of the package: wetsuits, snorkel equipment, a bracelet, bottled water and snacks, plus underwater photos and videos the crew sends afterwards. All fees and taxes are covered in the price.

Reviewers describe the experience as demanding but rewarding. You need to be able to swim with fins and keep pace with an animal that moves fast, and the listing says the tour is not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with serious heart conditions. Families with confident older kids have done well on the trip.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Marina de La PazArrive at the corner of Topete and Legaspi streets at least 15 minutes before departure. Go through the blue gate with the Marina de La Paz sign to the Tour Meeting Point area by the boat ramp.
2. Check in and gear upThe crew fits everyone with a wetsuit, snorkel and fins.
3. Depart at 09:00The boat leaves the marina at the scheduled start time.
4. Snorkel in rotationsThe group divides into smaller parties that rotate turns in the water with the whale sharks.
5. Snack and photosWater and a small snack are provided, which one reviewer said helped after the swims. The crew films and photographs the swims underwater.
6. Return to the marinaThe trip ends back at the meeting point at Marina de La Paz, three hours after departure. Photos and videos are sent after the tour.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes, from what to wear to how the swimming rotations work.

• Swimming ability. You need genuine comfort in open water with fins on. Several reviewers said whale sharks move quickly and that strong swimming makes the difference between a good swim and a frustrating one. One suggested swimming on your side to avoid splashing near the animals.
• Wetsuit and jacket. La Paz law requires a life jacket over the wetsuit in the water, and the wetsuit itself is provided. Reviewers found the combination manageable, and the gear is included in the tour price.
• Small group pace. The boat carries a maximum of ten travelers, and the group splits into rotating parties in the water. Reviewers credited this format with generous time alongside the sharks.
• What to bring. The listing includes water, snacks and all equipment, so travelers mainly need a bathing suit and themselves, as one reviewer put it. Restrooms near the marina were praised by a reviewer who checked in early.
• Photos and video. The crew shoots underwater pictures and video and sends them after the tour. Multiple reviewers praised the footage.
• Weather dependence. One reviewer was asked to shift a day because of windy conditions, and the listing notes the experience requires good weather. The operator offers a different date or a full refund when weather cancels a departure.

Common issues. The experience is weather dependent, and windy days can force a reschedule on short notice, as happened to one reviewer. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with heart conditions. A minimum number of travelers is required, and if it is not met the operator offers an alternative date or a full refund. One group reported waiting for cruise ship passengers before departure.

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