Loreto Bay National Marine Park, Baja California, Mexico

5Stronglyretired 5:00 PM Jan 16, 2020

Trip Highlight
8 of us booked a 4-hour tour with Wild Loreto Tour Company and asked to include snorkeling for 4 of us. Juan picked us up at our HomeAway house rental at exactly 8:30. He was courteous and a very safe driver. He was our driver for the return as well, and he stopped at the perfect spot for a photo op of the islands. It is a half hour drive to Puerto Embarcadero where we embarked on the tour. After using the bathroom facilities and receiving our national marine park bracelets, we walked to the boat and removed our sandals. (These are kept in a tub for retrieval at the end of the tour). Ricardo was our captain and Charlie was the nature guide. The boat was a lovely, freshly painted, spacious, clean catamaran. We were served snacks, sandwiches, beer, and water during the tour. Margaritas are also available if desired. The crew was informative, funny, helpful, and concerned for our safety. We started a bit late, so the crew extended the trip to make up for that missed time. The snorkelers among us saw plenty of fish. Bird life was abundant. January was the wrong time of the year to see whales. Ricardo’s historical information about the islands was charming, funny, and fascinating. Tour is highly recommended by our group. Take sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and a wind jacket. It can get breezy at times and at other times you are fully exposed to the sun.

5Mike Scollan 5:00 PM Jul 1, 2021

200 - 300 Dolphins (Experience of a Lifetime with Hector & Gabriela, Magda Tours
We went on a private panga boat tour with Magda Tours (+52 613 104 5200). Husband and Wife, Gabriela & Hector (Boat Captain) started their own business four years ago. They were both Exceptional!!!!!! Gabriela took care of arranging everything as we requested regarding food and drinks which were included. She met us at the marina, and took us to the boat where her husband Hector took over. I didn't have cash to pay for the trip, and Gabriela was kind enough to drive me to an ATM in town to get some cash. Hector took us out on a 5 hour tour around Coronado Island. We left the Marina at about 3:30 pm and were the last boat to leave. Due to the weather, none of the other captains (5 others) reported seeing much sea-life. While we were snorkeling, Hector spotted a group of dolphins and told us to get back in the boat. We caught up to the group of dolphins (approximately 200 - 300) jumping all around us. It was an absolutely unbelievable experience!!! Once in a lifetime!!!! We will definitely be back, and will only use Hector and Gabriela's family business.