Manta Rays

Join La Paz Divers to swim the majestic oceanic giant manta rays of La Reina close off the coast of La Paz, Mexico.

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Each summer, oceanic giant manta rays (Mobula birostris), aggregate around a rocky islet known as “La Reina” or “The Queen” located off the northern-tip of Isla Cerralvo (AKA Jacques Cousteau Island) off the coast of La Paz in Baja California Sur in Mexico.

La Reina is home to a small group of California sea lions that like to feed here on the bounty of available prey items.

 

Join us on a responsible trip to snorkel or scuba dive with with amazing creatures. You may have the opportunity to contribute to research by capturing suitable photographs that can be used to identify individuals. This helps answer questions about  population dynamics, seasonal abundance and other useful information.

Price $145 USD per person.

Includes snorkel equipment, wetsuits, lunch, and refreshments.

#Please note: Due to the highly migratory behaviour of mantas, we can not guarantee locating them during your trip.

Mantas trip info

Price: $145 usd per person snorkeling/free diving.

  • Included: Snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, ceviche or burritos lunch and refreshments, licensed boat with certified captain, certified marine biologist guide.
  • Not included: Gratuities, land transportation.
  • Trip duration: 6 hours.
  • Suitability: Family friendly.
  • Trip highlights: Manta rays, sea lions, coral reefs, reef fish, beaches, rock formations, sea birds.
  • Season: Typically July to October.
  • Meeting place: La Paz malecon.
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Store Location

La Paz Divers

Mariano Abasolo #2635

(Between Antonio Navarro y Manuel Encinas)

Barrio Manglito

La Paz

23060

Tel: +52 612 197 5824

Email: lapazdivers@gmail.com

Business Hours

Monday: 9AM – 5PM

Tuesday: 9AM – 5PM

Wednesday: 9AM – 5PM

Thursday: 9AM – 5PM

Friday: 9AM – 5PM

Saturday: 9AM – 5PM

Sunday: Diving only, no retail

Google Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 25 reviews.
Betty McIntosh
Betty McIntosh
18. July, 2022.
We had a great diving experience with Jay. Jay is super knowledgeable and resourceful. Being here for 10 years, Jay definitely knows a lot about this area.
Kimberly Self
Kimberly Self
16. July, 2022.
Amazing experience - getting my open water certification with Jay Gittens in Pa Paz. He was professional, knowledgeable, and quick to respond to all my questions during the e-class. He is also a professional photographer and he took beautiful pictures of the sea life during my last dive. Diving with the sea turtles is something I’ll never forget and can’t wait to do again. Thanks for the memories, Jay.
Jim Rich
Jim Rich
15. July, 2022.
This was a great dive experience for me. I hadn't gone diving in over 5 years so was paired up with a person on the La Paz Diver team and felt very secure after brushing up on my technical skills. Chrissie was solid. Communication with Jay was excellent throughout the set up process, which is greatly appreciated. The two dives were totally different and equally enjoyable. I also loved that we stopped on a stunning deserted beach for our between dive lunch break and enjoyed excellent ceviche! To top it off, I got some great beach and dining tips from the team during my dive trip. I'd book with them again in a heartbeat!
StephCastonguay
StephCastonguay
13. June, 2022.
Had an incredible day snorkelling with the Mobula rays in La Ventana thanks to Jay and our awesome captain Enrique. I look forward to diving with La Paz divers in the future.
Gina Godo
Gina Godo
8. May, 2022.
Una experiencia increíble, fue un gusto! El mejor sitio para hacer tours y bucear. Jay, Roberto y Maru fueron super amables i profesionales. Lo recomendamos 100% sin dudarlo!!!!!!
Jo Young
Jo Young
3. May, 2022.
Had an amazing time with Jay. I had my parents come visit me in Mexico and they joined me. It was such a blast and went to a private beach for lunch 😉
Kristina Sym
Kristina Sym
2. May, 2022.
Had such a fantastic day on the boat with Jay and Enrique (the boat captain). It felt like a magical experience - we saw and snorkeled with so many schools of Mobula Rays. They are amazing! Also, saw lots of dolphins and even got a surprise of seeing sharks while we were snorkeling. Got to have a delicious ceviche and burrito lunch on a stunning beach. Awesome day. Highly recommended!
Georgia Mejia
Georgia Mejia
16. April, 2022.
Went out with Jay Gittons a guide & La Paz Diver a few weeks ago! Had an absolute amazing adventure & educated tour of our expedition. Our tour was to swim with the whale sharks! Jay took it to a whole new level. He was passionate about his role in preserving the ocean & knowledge he shared was amazing! Now swimming with the sharks? I was a bit apprehensive these sharks were huge! Jay once in the water assured us an experience we will never forget! He literally ensured we all were going to swim with them & we sure did! Absolute marvelous time! Thank you Jay Gittons for your patience & love of sea that you have! Definitely again next year when the whale sharks return we will book with your company again! In the meantime my friends are contemplating scuba lessons with him! That's how good he is!!
Valentine Arevir
Valentine Arevir
16. April, 2022.
Amazing experience swimming with the whale sharks!! Very impressed by the professionalism and extensive knowledge and experience of our guide, Jay. Highly recommended!
sarah goodman
sarah goodman
30. March, 2022.
Amazing dive experience. They keep the groups small which was amazing. The boat captains took us on a scenic boat tour it was absolutely brilliant.

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