Wetsuit And Admission Included

Overview

Three hours on the water with La Paz Explorer, centered on one thing: getting in and swim beside whale sharks off the Baja coast. The trip runs from the Muelle Fiscal docks on the Malecón in central La Paz, where the boat waits with its name confirmed the day before departure. Gear is part of the package, including a wetsuit and snorkel equipment, and the whale shark area admission fee is covered in the price you pay at booking.

The format is straightforward. You meet the crew at the dock, travel out to the whale shark area, and enter the water to swim and snorkel. Groups are capped at 10 travellers. Light refreshments are served on board, and the boat returns to the same dock where the day began.

Most travellers can participate, and one reviewer praised the guide's patience with a 10 year old. What the trip does not include: photos and videos, towels, and gratuities, so budget a little extra for those. The exact start time is arranged with the local operator ahead of the trip, and one group's review notes the crew accommodated their cruise arrival.

What's Included

Included

Light refreshments
Admission fee - Whale Shark Area Admission Fee
Use of snorkelling equipment (Use of wetsuit and snorkel gear)

Not Included

Pictures and Videos
Towels
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Muelle FiscalArrive at the Muelle Fiscal docks on Paseo Álvaro Obregón, Malecón, Zona Central. After the entry, go to the end on the left, where the boat waits with its name confirmed the day before.
Board the boatThe crew greets you at the dock, and wetsuits and snorkel gear are provided as part of the tour.
Sail to the whale shark areaThe boat travels out to the designated whale shark zone, where the admission fee is already included.
Snorkel with whale sharksEnter the water to swim and snorkel alongside the whale sharks. Light refreshments are served on board.
Return to the dockThe trip ends back at the Muelle Fiscal meeting point after three hours on the water.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the morning run smoothly, from what to pack to how the timing works.

Bring a towel. Towels are not included, so pack your own. Photos and videos are also excluded from the package.
Confirm your start time. The listing asks travellers to confirm the time with the local provider in advance. Messaging the operator after booking settles this before you arrive at the dock.
Small boat groups. The tour caps participation at 10 travellers. That keeps the group size small on the boat and in the water.
Gear is covered. Wetsuits and snorkel equipment are provided, along with light refreshments and the whale shark area admission fee. You do not need to rent gear separately or pay the admission on arrival.
Fitness and health limits. The listing advises against the trip for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, and anyone with heart problems or serious medical conditions. Most travellers can participate, and the trip is wheelchair and pushchair accessible.
Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather, per the listing. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. The tour can be cancelled for poor weather or if a minimum number of travellers is not met; in both cases the operator offers a different date or experience, or a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before start time receive no refund. Photos, videos, towels, and gratuities are all extra. The listing also flags the trip as unsuitable for pregnant travellers and those with back or heart problems.

Common Questions

What is included in the price?

Light refreshments, the whale shark area admission fee, and use of a wetsuit and snorkel gear are all included. Photos and videos, towels, and gratuities are not, so plan for those separately.

Where does the tour meet?

At the Muelle Fiscal docks on Paseo Álvaro Obregón, on the Malecón in central La Paz. After passing the entry, head to the end on the left, where the boat waits with its name confirmed the day before. The trip ends back at the same dock.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. The tour meets at the Muelle Fiscal docks and returns there. The meeting point is near public transportation, which helps if you are staying elsewhere in the city.

Is it suitable for kids and wheelchair users?

The listing states the tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, and one reviewer said the guide was excellent with their 10 year old. Most travellers can participate, though it is not recommended for those with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or serious medical conditions.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. Weather cancellations come with the option of a different date or a full refund, and the same applies if the minimum number of travellers is not met.

What should I bring?

Bring a towel, since none is provided, and money for gratuities. If you want photos or videos of the swim, note that these are not included. A wetsuit and snorkel gear are supplied.