Explore Mexico Islands and Go on a Snorkeling Adventure

This Mexico islands expedition captures the spirit of the Bay of Mazatlan. First, you’ll cruise to three of the bay’s most famous islands with a crew of expert marine scientists. During this adventure, you’ll have the chance to interact with playful dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles, and a great variety of coastal birds. Throughout the day, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful scenery and learn a lot from the fantastic expedition leaders as you explore some of the best reefs, beaches, and crystal clear waters of the area. The tour boats provide a great platform to ensure a more intimate encounter with marine life and awesome photography opportunities.

The islands of Venados (Deer Island), Lobos (Wolf Island), and Pajaros (Bird Island) are very important natural icons for Mazatlan. This small archipelago is part of a natural protected area that serves as an ecological reserve for the local flora and fauna. These islands are home to several species of birds, reptiles, and endemic plants. Additionally, an incredible array of tropical colorful fish, mollusks, crustaceans, and other invertebrates inhabit the rocky reefs along the coastline. The local marine ecosystems sustain most artisan fisheries and the livelihood of many local fisherman and families.

You will also get to visit the Mexico islands of Dos Hermanos and Los Cardones. If it is winter, you will be able to find sea lions at the colony at Roca Tortuga.

Highlights

Go snorkeling around Mexico islands near Mazatlan
Cruise by all Mazatlan’s famous islands: Venados, Pájaros, and Lobos
See unique wildlife in the ocean and on the islands

Tour information

Duration: 4 hours
Start and end location: Mazatlan
Availability: Year-round, sea lions present in only in winter

Itinerary

9:00 am – Pick-up at your hotel lobby (exact time will vary depending to your hotel location)
9:30 am – Welcome by the crew at the Marina. Briefing on island ecology and biodiversity, security measures, and itinerary.
10:00 am – Expedition begins. You will navigate along the coasts of the islands, starting at Isla Pájaros, where you will embark on your first snorkeling session. Later, you’ll head to Venados and Lobos Island for some great bird watching opportunities and a second snorkeling session. Finally, you will return to Isla Venados f0r an optional hike or additional snorkeling. There will also be time to have lunch and refreshments, take a walk along the beach, or simply lay back and relax!
14:00 pm – Back to the Marina and drop off at your hotel.

What’s Included

Pick-up and drop-off service at your hotel
Bilingual guides (naturalists & marine ecologists)
Briefing on island ecology and the Bay of Mazatlan natural history
Bottled water, soft drinks, canned fruit juice, and lunch
Basic snorkeling equipment (snorkel, fins, and mask)
Guided snorkeling sessions

What’s Not Included

Tips for captains and guides

What to Bring

Camera and binoculars
Bathing suit
Rash guard or Lycra shirt
Hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (biodegradable & waterproof)

Important Notes

This tour has a maximum of 16 people. If you have more than 16 people, contact us at info@keteka.com. There is a catamaran with a capacity of 25 passengers that we can arrange with advance notice.
Level of activity: Easy
The minimum age for this tour is 4 years old. If you are traveling with smaller children or babies, we suggest this same expedition on a bigger and more comfortable catamaran, which makes the duration 5 hours. Contact us at info@keteka.com if you would like to arrange for a catamaran ride.
For safety reasons, this tour is not recommended for expecting mothers or persons with heart conditions, neck and/or back problems.