CORONADOS ISLAND ADVENTURE IN LORETO

• Professional staff: Navigate confidently with the assistance of two certified and bilingual guides, and a local captain.

• Light breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks: Enjoy included local light breakfasts and lunches to keep you energized throughout the day.

• Safety measures: Remain secure with provided emergency kit and a satellite phone.

• Expedition gear: Explore comfortably with fins, snorkel, and mask, along with an ultralight towel, a personal box lunch, and a water mug.

• Small group: Experience a more intimate adventure with a maximum of 8 participants.

• High-Quality photos: Receive professional photos capturing the highlights of your expedition.

Departure Time: Subject to weather conditions.

Departure: Loreto Marina Dársena.

Duration: 5 hour expedition around Coronados Island. ( Hiking option available for private groups only.)

Lunch: On the island.

Return: Back to Loreto Marina

• Whales: Blue, Humpback, Fin, Bryde’s, Minke, and hybrids, Sperm whales.

• Dolphins: Common, bottlenose, risso's and spinner.

• Rays and Mobulas: Eagle, cownose, devil, manta ray, munk mobulas.

• Fishes and bill fishes: Yellow tail, mahi mahi, sardines, marlin, rooster..

• Seasonal sharks: Hammerheads, whale sharks, thresher shark.

• California Sea Lions

• Top Predators: Orcas, pilot whale, false killer whales.

• Sea Birds: Osprey, pelicans, cormorant, blue footed booby.

Professional Expedition Team:

Two experienced bilingual naturalist guides, Regina Domingo and Leopoldo Sanmiguel, accompanied by a local captain with extensive knowledge of the region, its marine ecosystems, and wildlife.

5-Hour Coronados Island Circumnavigation Adventure:

Explore Coronados Island ecosystems through snorkeling, freediving, birdwatching, geological exploration, natural history interpretation, and responsible wildlife observation. Each expedition follows a flexible route adapted to sea conditions and wildlife activity, with lunch included during the adventure.

Hiking is available as an optional activity on private expeditions or on shared expeditions when all participants agree to participate.

Expedition Boat – La Puma:

La Puma, our dedicated expedition vessel, has been specifically designed for marine wildlife observation, snorkeling, and freediving. Its features provide comfort, safety, and functionality during extended expeditions at sea.

* Individual Ergonomic Seats: Comfortable, cushioned seating for each guest, with no shared benches.


* Onboard Restroom: Fully enclosed private restroom (WC).


* Full Shade Coverage: Shaded passenger areas for protection from direct sunlight.


* Cetacean Observation Platform: Purpose-built bow structure designed to enhance marine wildlife observation.


* Dry Storage Areas: Designated spaces to protect personal belongings and equipment from water exposure.


National Park Entrance Fees:

Official National Park visitor wristbands for both Mexican and international guests.

Safety & Emergency Equipment:

Our expeditions are led by Wilderness First Responder–certified guides and equipped with marine safety and emergency equipment, including:

* Comprehensive first-aid kit.


* Satellite communication equipment.


* Offshore automatic/manual inflatable personal flotation devices (PFDs).


* Type III personal flotation devices (PFDs).


* Electronic emergency flares (e-flares) and handheld signal flares.


* Octahedral marine radar reflector.


* Emergency navigation and signaling lights.


Snorkeling Equipment:

Snorkel / Freediving buoy, snorkels, fins, and towels are provided. Wetsuits are not included but may be rented separately through our recommended local suppliers.

Hydrophone:

Specialized underwater acoustic equipment used to listen to and record marine mammal vocalizations, including whale and dolphin communication and echolocation signals.

Binoculars:

Steiner Military Marine 7×50 binoculars for enhanced marine wildlife observation.

Natural History Guides & Educational Materials:

Printed natural history guides, scientific illustrations, infographics, and research papers support the educational experience. During wildlife encounters, our naturalist guides provide scientific interpretation of species behavior, population dynamics, distribution, migration patterns, and ecological roles, using visual references to enrich your understanding of the marine environment.

Small Groups:

Our shared expeditions are limited to a maximum of seven participants, ensuring a more personalized, attentive, and carefully curated experience for every guest.

Meals & Beverages:

Freshly prepared meals featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Our menu varies daily depending on ingredient availability, departure times, weather conditions, and expedition logistics.

* Light Breakfast: Fresh fruit, homemade cookies, dried fruit, and nuts.


* Lunch & Snacks: Depending on the day's itinerary, options may include burritos, ceviche, sashimi, aguachile, focaccia sandwiches, baguettes, pasta, and other freshly prepared dishes.


* Beverages: Coffee, hot tea, coconut water, and drinking water.


Our Commitment to Reducing Single-Use Plastics: We strive to minimize single-use plastics during our expeditions. Guests are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles or mugs, which we will gladly refill throughout the adventure.

Menus are subject to change based on seasonal availability and operational conditions. For departures between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, breakfast will not be provided. Instead, a more substantial lunch will be served.

Dietary Requirements & Food Allergies

Once your reservation is confirmed and your deposit has been received, our reservations team will provide a Pre-Expedition Form where you can specify dietary preferences, restrictions, and allergies, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free requirements.

We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your dietary needs, subject to the availability of local ingredients and expedition logistics.

• Airfare

• Airport transfers

• Wetsuit

• Crew gratuity

• Alcoholic beverages are not included and are not permitted during wildlife observation or in-water activities. Guests may bring or purchase their own alcoholic beverages separately, which may only be consumed responsibly after all expedition activities have concluded.

• Good swimming skills in the open ocean.

• Comfortable being long days in a boat.

• Comfortable in remote locations.

• Hat & sunglasses.

• Good hiking shoes

• Rash-guard / windbraker / jacket.

• Light, fast dry clothes.

• Biodegradable sunscreen

• Cameras.

• Cash for gratuities.

By Plane: Loreto Airport (LTO)

Alaska Airlines

• Route

  : Los Angeles - Loreto

  Frequency

  : 4 Flights/Week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday)

• Route

  : San Francisco - Loreto

  Frequency

  : 1 Flight/Week (Saturday)

American Airlines

• Route

  : Phoenix - Loreto

  Frequency

  : 3 Flights/Week (Monday, Thursday, Saturday)

• Route

  : Dallas - Loreto

  Frequency

  : 1 Flight/Week (Saturday)

WestJet

• Route

  : Calgary - Loreto

  Frequency

  : 1 Flight/Week (Tuesday)

Aerocalafia

• Route

  : Tijuana - Loreto

  Frequency

  : 2 Flights/Week (Monday & Friday)

• Route

  : La Paz - Loreto

  Frequency

  : 2 Flights/Week (Monday & Friday)

Volaris

• Route

  : Tijuana - Loreto

  Frequency

  : 2 Flights/Week (Sunday & Thursday)

• Route

  : Guadalajara - Loreto

  Frequency

  : 2 Flights/Week

By Bus

Two main bus lines operate from Tijuana to Los Cabos:

• Aguila

  www.autotransportesaguila.com

• ABC

  www.abc.com.mx

By Car

• Los Cabos to Loreto

  : 5 hours 30 minutes (333.6 miles)

• La Paz to Loreto

  : 3 hours 30 minutes (221.2 miles)

• Tijuana to Loreto

  : 12 hours 30 minutes (693.4 miles)

Other Options

You can also consider flying into La Paz or Cabo San Lucas airports, which are relatively close to Loreto.

• No smoking onboard. Smoking is permitted only on the islands where appropriate. Please collect and dispose of all cigarette waste.

• Leave no trace. Take all personal garbage and waste with you.

• Alcohol is permitted only on private expeditions, and always in moderation.

• Baja Adventures is not a party boat. Our expeditions focus on wildlife, nature, education, and responsible exploration.