Expedition
Mexican Sardine Run
Bait balls, marlin and sea lions in a feeding frenzy.
Overview
About this experience
Witness one of the ocean's greatest spectacles — sardine bait balls hunted by striped marlin, sea lions and diving birds in an explosion of motion just off the Baja coast.
- Duration
- Multi-day
- Season
- Oct – Nov
- Group size
- Up to 8 guests
- Level
- intermediate
Private or shared
Choose how you go
private
$104,000 MXN / group
Just your group — your pace, your day.
shared
$65,000 MXN / person
Join a small group of fellow ocean lovers.
What's included
Everything in the price
Included
- Certified guide
- All snorkel / dive gear
- Snacks & water
- Photos & video
Add to your trip
- Private boat upgradeon request
- Professional photo package$60 MXN
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup
- Taxes
Requirements
- Basic comfort in the water
- Minimum age 8
What to bring
- Swimwear & towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- A sense of adventure
Gallery
Moments from the water
Guest reviews
What our guests say
5.0average rating
“My first snorkeling experience and my first dive was with Dani and Eline. I couldn’t feel more secure and taken care of. Those are the passionates people will make documentaries about in the next couple of years.”
“The best company for diving and snorkeling! I felt so safe and had a lot of fun! I appreciate how You take cake of the wild life 🫶🏼 also amazing lunch on the most wild and beautiful beach you can ask for!! I will come back for more!”
“Such a cool experience! Perfect for anyone looking for something authentic and away from the tourist crowds 🏝️”
“Ya es mi segundo tour con dani y realmente la experiencia fue 10/10. No solo por la experiencia en general sino también por el servicio, el trato y la seguridad que te da a la hora de estar en el agua. Se ve reflejada la pasion que tiene por lo que hace y la dedicación que le pone. Además te hace sentir como parte de su crew desde el primer mensaje. Muchas gracias a dani y a su equipo Definitivamente volveremos a vernos! 🚀⭐️”
Frequently asked
Questions, answered
Yes — for this trip you need to feel very comfortable in the water.
A maximum of 6 guests.
Yes, freediving is allowed, but it depends on conditions — please confirm with your guide beforehand.
No — it's land-based, and we return to the hotel every day after our time at sea.
No — this is an open-ocean expedition, and we can't guarantee an encounter with any specific species.
If you're not used to open-ocean excursions and are prone to seasickness, we recommend using patches or the appropriate medication to prevent it.
We don't recommend this expedition for anyone in poor physical condition or with back or neck problems.
Yes.
Touching any animal is prohibited.
