June 14-20, 2026
Join us on an exhilarating adventure in the Sea of Cortez swimming with mobula rays, dolphins, sea lions and the holy grail- orcas! Late spring/early summer sees the return of orcas and the mobula ray aggregation to the Sea of Cortez & Baja, Mexico. Our journey will take us in and around the waters of Isla Espirtu Santo, Isla Ceralvo, and La Ventana Bay for the best encounters. Our home for the week is a cute beach front boutique hotel in La Ventana, Mexico, the heart of the marine life encounters during this season.
Trip Details:
Day 1
This adventure begins in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (or La Paz, Mexico). Transportation to La Ventana is included, and the drive is approximately 2-2 and 1/2 hours to La Ventana from Cabo and 1 hour from La Paz. Arrival time into SJD to meet the transfer: TBC. Please do not book flights until this is scheduled.
Optional: rent a car and self transfer.
Day 2-6
We'll be out at sea for our daily ocean safaris searching for the best mobula ray and orca encounters. While the focus is on mobulas and orcas, during these trips there can be other exciting encounters including blue whales, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales, whale sharks, cow nose rays, dolphins and more. Be prepared to expect the unexpected with marine wildlife in the Sea of Cortez. The general schedule is out at sea from 8am-3pm. A delicious local lunch is served on board, including drinks.
This trip is primarily a snorkeling and free diving trip, as this is the best way to observe the wildlife, via ocean safari.
Day 7
We'll get packed up and begin our drive back to Cabo San Lucas. We'll say "good bye" for now and see you on the next Designed for Scuba adventure.
Optional: Extend your stay and dive in areas such as Cabo Pulmo or La Paz. Ask for more info!
Dates: June 14-20, 2026
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days
Resort: Aqua Ventana, La Ventana, Mexico
Package Cost: All costs are in USD
$3995.00 USD per person
Room Types:
1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath- Sleeps 2 guests in a king bed.
2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Suites- Sleeps 3 guests.
All suites have 1 bedroom with a king bed and 1 bedroom with two single or double beds.
All suites have two bathrooms with showers.
Most suites have a shared living area and patio sitting area.
Note About Room Types:
One bedroom rooms are ideal for couples or friends who do not mind sharing a bed.
Two bedroom suites are ideal for friends or solo travelers or one couple (king room) and friends/solo travelers in the second bedroom. Ultimately we are not putting more than 3 guests in the suites, unless requested (or 4 guests would like to share a 2 bedroom suite).
Price Includes taxes
Our beautiful beachfront boutique hotel over looking La Ventana Bay.
Inclusions
6 nights at a beautiful boutique beachfront hotel in La Ventana
5 Ocean safari days
All Meals & snacks
Non-alcoholic beverages
Ethical snorkeling from comfortable boats.
Experienced certified local guides! Alex & Nik from Apex Ocean Divers!
Presentations on marine life
Underwater Photos & Videos
Travel with an underwater photographer, travel expert, and experienced group leader, Kim Randall.
Private small group just for us, max 14 guests (two safari boats, 7 people per boat)
Transfers from to/from Cabo San Lucas. (Option to rent a car if preferred)
Taxes
Exclusions
International and domestic flights
Dive Insurance
Travel Insurance
Rental Gear
Alcoholic beverages
Gratuities
Hotels prior/after the trip
Diving prior/after the trip
Getting There
Arrival Airport: Los Cabos International Airport (SJD airport code)
Arrival Time:
Please arrive no later than (time to be confirmed) into SJD airport on June 14, 2026. In some instances arrival on June 13th, 2026 may be required.
Departure Time:
Please book return flights after 1:00 pm on June 20, 2026.
From North America:
Many airlines within North America fly into Los Cabos, Mexico. The airport code is SJD. Please plan to arrive no later than early afternoon on June 14, 2025.
From Europe:
For most, traveling via the US and onward to Mexico will be the most efficient way to get to Cabo San Lucas. Alternatively flights to Mexico City (MEX) and onward to Cabo San Lucas, (SJD). Some European airlines offer direct flights to SJD.
How to Secure Your Spot
Please note that this trip has limited spots, so you will need to get in quick to secure your booking. The following payments will be required:
In 2026:
$800.00 USD per person deposit to secure your spot
30% of Invoice due March 1 , 2026
Remaining Balance due May 1, 2026
We will be in touch via e-mail for your payment and provide individual invoices. We would recommend purchasing your flights into Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD) as soon as possible to secure reasonably priced flights.
To book and check for available spaces email: info@designedforscuba.com
Designed for Scuba, LLC highly recommends you purchase travel and dive insurance as soon as possible after confirming your travel plans. We recommend Dive Assure or DAN for diving insurance. We recommend Dive Assure or DAN for diving insurance. Dive Assure offers a Dive and Travel Insurance annual and short-term (per trip). You can purchase it here: https://diveassure.com/en/home/?pid=18662
Evidence of adequate travel and dive insurance must be provided prior to departure.
Bookings made more than 100 days out from the start of a trip require a deposit of $800.00 USD per passenger in 2026 and a regular deposit schedule will commence in 2026.
All deposits are non-refundable.
Bookings made less than 100 days out from tour commencement require payment in full to secure your booking.
Payment in full is required 100 days out from the start of the trip. We will email you a final payment reminders. No refunds will be given within 100 days of the start of any trip, under any circumstances.
If you cancel your spot more than 100 days before the start of a trip, and we are able to resell/fill the spot, a trip credit for your remaining balance (minus a $300 USD service fee deducted) will be issued for use on another Designed for Scuba, LLC trip within 2 years of the cancellation.
If you cancel your spot less than 99 days prior to the start of a trip, no refund or credit will be issued for deposits that have been paid.
If our In-Country Providers cancel or if aForce Majeure Event occurs, meaning any act of God, war, terrorism, fire, flood or any other extreme weather conditions, loss of power, epidemics or pandemics, industrial disputes, slow-downs or other strike activities, riots or civil disturbances, acts of government, semi government or other authorities, inability to obtain any necessary license or consent and delays caused by sub-contractors, suppliers or other third parties (including telecommunications carriers), material shortages or other disruption to the trip beyond our control, Designed for Diving shall not be held responsible for matters outside of our control or any failure to deliver the trip.
The affiliated and established company such as Nautilus Adventures, holds the relevant insurances and maintains responsibility for the dive and snorkel insurance policies and procedures. As such when in the water diving, snorkeling or swimming you are diving under the affiliated company's policies and procedures and must adhere to either the Captain, Dive Instructor or Divemaster’s instructions.
Designed for Scuba, LLC takes no responsibility for loss, damage or injury arising from any shortfall, error or omission in the information passed to the customer during the course of the sale or subsequent delivery of the product. The company takes no responsibility nor can be held liable for loss, damage, or injury that occurs on a supplier’s or service provider’s premises or transport, or between two such premises.
Participation in any of the Activities involves certain risks which may result in injury or death. This warning does not purport to describe or disclose all risks associated with participation of the Activities. There are a wide range of inherent risks when engaging in sports and particularly underwater sports; for example, with diving there is the risk of decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric injury can occur that requires treatment in a recompression chamber. Open water scuba diving trips may be conducted at sites that are remote, either by time or distance, from emergency services or recompression facilities. Scuba diving, snorkeling and tours will involve uncontrolled encounters with wild animals which bears the risk of stings, bites, and at the extreme end, more serious injury and death. Participants should be responsible and aware of animal behaviors and their own interactions and engage in these activities entirely at their own risk.
We will not be liable to you in respect of any personal injury (including without limitation serious injury or death) that you may suffer or sustain directly or indirectly as a result of attending the Trip or participation in the Activities. Nor will we be liable to you in respect of any other losses arising as a result of any such personal injury (including without limitation loss of profit or earnings or other consequential losses). We will not be liable to you in respect of any of your personal property that is lost, stolen or damaged before, during or after a trip.
Please ensure you understand our cancellation policy prior to providing any deposits and agree to the booking and trip. By placing a booking with Designed for Scuba, LLC, this implies that you accept these booking terms and conditions and cancellation policy.
Most travelers to Mexico can enter the country under the following conitions:
1. A valid passport with more than six months of validity (Mexican authorities require a passport to be valid for the duration of the stay in Mexico, but transit countries and airline companies may have other requirements).
2. A properly completed Multiple Migratory Form (FMM). The FMM can be obtained from the airline or at the port of entry, but to expedite your registration at the border, you can now fill out and print it in advance in this link.
Remember to keep the FMM in a safe place during your trip! You will be asked for it at your departure from Mexico.
3. The Immigration Authorities at the port of entry may request certain documents to prove the purpose of your visit depending on the activity you will undertake in Mexico:
Tourism: Hotel reservation, itinerary, and return tickets (to home or another country)