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23°03′N · 109°40′W · Puerto Los Cabos

The Sea of Cortez, up close and crowd-free

Boutique expeditions with sharks, mobulas, whales and sea lions. Eight guests per boat, max, led by the founders themselves.

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October in Los Cabos

Peak season for Striped/blue marlin.

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Daily departures · October to August

Day expeditions

Out before sunrise, back before lunch. Your guide adapts every route to what the ocean is offering that morning.

All of them can be private. Departures from the Puerto Los Cabos marina.

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Multi-day expeditions

twice a year, this coast's greatest wildlife events
Species calendar

Every month, a different ocean

Filter by species and tap a month to see what's in season. Not sure what to do? We'll help →

Species · expedition
Humpback whales
Blue whales
Fin whales
Bryde's whales
Mobula rays
Mako sharksShark Safari →
Blue sharksShark Safari →
Silky sharks
Scalloped hammerheadsShark Safari →
Orcas (transient)Ocean Safari →
DolphinsOcean Safari →
Striped/blue marlin
Mahi mahi & wahoo
California sea lions
Peak seasonPossibleTap an expedition name to book it
Safety & standards

Serious adventure, in professional hands

  • Guides certified NOM-09-TUR-2002 or PADI Divemaster and above
  • Safety briefing before every water entry; the guide always goes in first
  • Premium snorkel gear and 5 mm wetsuits, checked daily
  • Insurance for every passenger on board, life vests, first-aid kit and marine flares
  • Wildlife encounter protocol and reef-safe sunscreen
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before; 100% refund if the sea keeps us in port
DIP Expeditions

About us

Matías, in dark clothes, at the helm of La Dip and Eduardo, in light clothes, up top at dusk under the Mexican flag
Matías at the helm (dark clothes) and Eduardo up top (light clothes).
The founders

“The ocean asked us to”

Matías first went diving at eight and is now a Divemaster. Eduardo left the office to live outdoors. They've run DIP from San José del Cabo since 2023: three years, 800+ expeditions and 4,000+ explorers.

Why DIP

Ocean first. Always.

Most boats in Cabo measure success by how close they get to the wildlife. We measure it by what we leave behind.

Small groupsEight guests max on day trips and six on multi-day expeditions. The wildlife feels the difference, and so will you.
Founder-ledEduardo and Matías lead every trip. No sales team, no fleet.
Our Ocean FirstWe leave every reef and feeding ground better than we found it. No exceptions.
DIP Expeditions

Logbook

Swimmer in open water alongside a sea lion
Day expeditions / Ocean Safari

Ocean Safari

A morning in one of the most diverse seas on Earth

Duration5 hours
Departure8:00 am · Puerto Los Cabos
LevelIntermediate · 13+
GroupMax. 8 · or private

We cruise the East Cape looking for pelagic wildlife. When we find it, the guide goes in first and you follow at your own pace: dolphins, mobulas, sea lions and, with luck, orcas. On the way back we have lunch near the coast and relax in the sun.

What you can see in October

PossibleBryde's whales
PossibleOrcas (transient)
PossibleDolphins
Peak seasonStriped/blue marlin
PossibleCalifornia sea lions

How the day goes

07:55
Meet at the dock

We meet at Puerto Los Cabos, fit your gear and sign the waivers.

08:00
Departure & safety briefing

Heading offshore, your guide explains how we enter the water and approach wildlife.

08:30
Search & water entries

At every sighting the guide goes in first; you decide when to follow.

12:00
Lunch near the coast

Lunch in the sun in calm water while we go over what we saw.

13:00
Back at the marina

Five hours after departure, back at the dock.

Included
  • Guide and crew
  • Premium snorkel gear
  • 5 mm wetsuit
  • Drinks and snacks
  • Passenger insurance on board
What to bring
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Long-sleeve shirt and a light jacket
  • Non-slip shoes
  • Hat and sunglasses

FAQ

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

You should feel comfortable swimming in open water with snorkel gear. Your guide walks you through everything before you get in.

What if we don't see wildlife?

It's the open ocean and the animals are wild: we don't guarantee the suggested sightings and there's no refund if we don't see them. We put all our experience into finding them.

What if the sea is rough?

If the sea is rough or there's a major natural event, we don't go out and you get a 100% refund (or a new date, if you prefer).

Can I book it privately?

Yes. Choose “Book privately” or message us on WhatsApp or by email (contact@dipexpeditions.com).

How do you protect the animals?

Through Our Ocean First: small groups, respectful distance, and leaving every place better than we found it.

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