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What Wildlife Can You See on Your Cruise?

Port by port: what is seen, in which months, and whether you see it from the ship, from shore or on a tour.

Wildlife in La Paz

Sea lionCommonOn a tour

Colony of 500+ at Los Islotes (Espiritu Santo); snorkeling year-round, best visibility October to May. Source Source 2

Whale sharkCommonOn a tour

Official season October 1 to April 30; best chances January to March, 50+ animals some days. Source Source 2

Blue whalePossibleOn a tour

Blue whales December to March, best February and March, mainly near La Paz. Source Source 2 Source 3

Mobula rayPossibleOn a tour

Large groups gather May to July, mostly near the Cerralvo Channel, a long ride from La Paz; sources disagree on the edges of the season. Source Source 2 Source 3 Source 4

Your Cruise, Stop by Stop

Type the official name of your ship, then choose your sailing.

Likelihood words (common, likely, possible, rare) summarise what parks, tour operators and tourism boards publish. Each row links its source.

Months only: we never claim one day is better than another.

Last reviewed October 22, 2026

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