Snorkel with mobula rays and the marlin-fuelled sardine run at Magdalena Bay on Baja California's Pacific coast. From mid-November mobula rays sweep through on their winter passage, leaping and cartwheeling at dawn, while striped marlin, sea lions and whales tear into bait balls just below the surface. The action runs from October to January, best from November to December.
Snorkel with mobula rays and the marlin-fuelled sardine run at Magdalena Bay on Baja California's Pacific coast. From mid-November mobula rays sweep through on their winter passage, leaping and cartwheeling at dawn, while striped marlin, sea lions and whales tear into bait balls just below the surface. The action runs from October to January, best from November to December.
Up to 78% sighting chance in Magdalena Bay (Baja California Sur, Mexico). Best months: December, November, January.
From about mid-November into January during their winter passage, best seen leaping at the surface in the early morning.
The famous sardine run, from October to December, with striped marlin, sea lions, dolphins and whales hunting bait balls near the surface.
Yes, guests launch from pangas and snorkel or freedive at the surface, so it suits non-divers.
By boat from the fishing town of Puerto San Carlos on Baja California Sur's Pacific coast, usually on multi-day trips.