Mobula Mantas Safari & Night Diving 

Several different species of Mobula Mantas exist in the Sea of Cortez and Eastern Pacific. Sometimes just referred to as mobulas. They are also known as  flying rays, devil rays, mini mantas. Their  schools can be more than thousand animals strong.

​Over the years Cortez Expeditions have become the main collaborator with divers, tourists, broadcasters and institutions when trying to interact with these animals in the waters and islands around La Paz. Mantas can be found during the day or at night. We offer both interactions... 

 Mobula Manta Season - April, May & June 2020

After a very successful 2019 Mobula Season helping The BBC and Discovery Channel make blue ship documentaries about Mobula Manta behaviour. We are excited to offer dates for the 2020 Mobula Manta Season and exclusive packages with hotel.

La Paz Mobula Packages
Price 
Day Trip Mobula Safari - Private Boat, Lunch & Refreshment, Marine Park Entry Fee, Guide, 5 Guests Maximum
$750 USD
Single Day Trip Mobula Safari -  Lunch & Refreshment, Marine Park Entry Fee, Guide, shared boat (Max 5 guests)
$150 USD
VIP Day Package with dedicated Spotter Plane & Private Boat, Lunch & Refreshment, Marine Park Entry Fee, Guide, 5 Guests Maximum
$1350 USD
3 Day Mobula Safari - Private Boat, Lunch & Refreshment, Marine Park Entry Fee, Guide, 5 Guests Maximum
$2250 USD
5 Day Mobula Safari - Private Boat, Lunch & Refreshment, Marine Park Entry Fee, Guide, 5 Guests Maximum
$3750 USD
3 Day Mobula Safari -  Boat, Lunch & Refreshment, Marine Park Entry Fee, Guide, 4 Nights Hotel & buffet Breakfast -  2 Guests  (based on double occupancy)
$1296 USD
5 Day Mobula Safari -  Boat, Lunch & Refreshment, Marine Park Entry Fee, Guide, 6 Nights Hotel & buffet Breakfast -  2 Guests  (based on double occupancy)
$2094 USD

What Species of Mantas?

There are three main species that we encounter here in the Sea of Cortez. Here is the link to their wikipedia pages

Collaborations 

We have worked with everyone from The Monterey Bay Aquarium, The BBC, The Sunday Times, Hello Magazine, Discovery, Manta Trust, Behind the Mask. To see the latest short film from Behind the mask...

Day Encounters 

Charter our private dive boat for an exclusive Manta Safari. Join our experienced staff on our custom built dive boat Monkey Business and search for Mantas around the island.  Mantas are best encountered from the surface and then free diving and snorkelling give the best photo & video opportunities. 

A day private charter for 5 freedivers/Snorkellers is $750USD and includes boat, lunch & refreshments, guide, marine park passes. 

Night Encounters 

This activity has recently become more restricted by the Mexican National Park Service. It is very important to ensure you go with a credible operator. The techniques used to encounter mantas feeding at night, if not done properly can injure the animals. The night diving season is August through December.

If you are interested in night diving, night snorkelling, camping at the island please email us for a quote.