Baja California
ITINERARY
Join Insider Divers to the newest and hottest destination in the world to swim with a giant variety of megafauna. Whales of all sizes including Orcas and Blue Whales, giant Whalesharks, thousands of Mobula rays, sea-lions and dolphins frequent these waters and provide the basis for the ultimate ocean safari.
DATES
18/5/2025 to 24/5/2025
24/5/2025 to 30/5/2025
THE ACTIVITIES
This is a snorkel and freedive only trip. We will be swimming with Mobulas, sea lions, whalesharks and maybe dolphins and Orcas. It isn't necessary to be able to freedive but you will need to be ready to fin and swim, preferably without splashing on the surface. If this is your first trip in such a form, do let us know and I can brief you about how to prepare yourself.
This can be a physically demanding trip. If the action is good, you will be doing numerous "jumps" per day, getting in and out of the boat. Boat rides can get very bumpy as we race across the water. If you suffer from serious back problems or have concerns, please do let me know.
sea lion
There are numerous colonies of playful Californian sea lions and we will have a chances to swim with them. On a good day they might engage in tantalizing play with the swimmers
BIG WHALES
Something truly unique about this area is that the largest to animals to have every lived on this planet can be found here at this time of the year. Blue Whales and Fin Whales are both encountered here during this time of year while humpbacks and sperm whales also make appearances.
KILLER WHALES
Orcas are famously known to frequent these coastal waters and there are good chances of seeing them through this trip. These are transient orcas that are the ultimate predator known to take down whales, dolphins and big sharks. This area is a hotspot for the giant blackfish and with the support of our micro light plane we will be covering a vast area around the cape of Baja California increasing our chances to find these giant "Sea-Pandas".
PREGNANT WHALESHARKS
This area is a newly discovered area where pregnant whalesharks seem to cruise around before giving birth. It is brand-new information and our operator is heavily involved in the research on this behaviour. The Whaleshark is the largest of all fish in the ocean and only the females reach the biggest size of 16m. Until recently these were only found in the waters around Galapagos but scientists have shown that this area is another pre-birth swimming area.
THE SPECIAL SAUCE
The special ingredient for this trip is our microlight plane. It will cover very large areas to make sure we find the mobulas
THE TRIP
Hosted by photographer and whale afficionado Simon Lorenz you will be going out every day for up to 6-8 hours. Each boat will also have a naturalist on the boat. Our small groups of 5-6 people per boat minimizes the swimmers in the water when we encounter whales. The speed boats communicate with the microlight plane to find the best locations.
YOUR INSIDER on this trip
simon lorenz
Simon is an underwater photographer and journalist whose images have appeared in articles and competitions worldwide. He has been photo coaching for many years on numerous workshops, 1-to-1 coaching and on his Youtube channel. He has spoken at many dive events on photography topics and is widely considered a patient and thorough coach.
Simon is the founder of Insider Divers and has been running workshops since 2015. If you have any questions on this workshop he will be more than happy to help in a personal phone call.
A seasoned expert in underwater exploration, with over 12 years of experience navigating the Pacific's islands and waters. With a deep passion for discovering the ocean's secrets, Matt has conducted over 6,000 dives, exploring diverse ecosystems from Antarctica to Indonesia. His expertise extends to guiding technical diving expeditions and exploring deep reefs and shipwrecks. Known for his communication skills, empathy, and enthusiasm, Matt enhances the value of every voyage, leaving passengers inspired to embark on future adventures with him at the helm.
matt boyle
SIMON
Awesome time in Baja with Insider Divers. This was my second trip with this company- very well organized, action packed week of whale sharks, mobulas, sharks, sea lions and even a blue whale paid us a visit. Plenty of in-water encounters👌
Highly recommend
Thanks for this amazing experience.
SABRINA
A huge thank you for a super trip Insider Divers! Simon was very responsive and provided guidance in the run up to the trip, this high standard continued during the holiday together with a great local Team. Simon’s German efficiency combined with expert marine knowledge made for a truly incredible experience. I would call it a “once in a lifetime experience” but I cannot see me stopping at one trip with Insider Divers…! Tausend Dank!