My dad and I went on Try Dives with Blue Nation Diving and it was the experience of a lifetime!…read moreMonica and Yago took so much time to share all about the wildlife and natural history of the islands just off of Loreto. We saw colorful nudibranchs, hundreds of reef fish, playful sea lions, and a moray eel! Our guide Orlando made us feel safe and comfortable diving, and our boat captain showed us pods of dolphins and leaping rays on our journey to the islands. We can't wait to come back again and are already looking forward to the next time!

Today was brilliant- Orlando was such a great guide! The water was do calm we had a wonderful time…read more The sea lion colony was really great. Thank you again

We took a three generation Coronado Island tour for my mother's 80th birthday. I chose to go with…read moreSaid because of the great comments he had received on TripAdvisor. I wanted a knowledgeable, patient guide who could converse in English. We saw dolphins as we headed out to the island on the panga. Our first stop was near a reef where we jumped out of the boat to snorkel. I was a little nervous to take my mom snorkeling, since she hadn't snorkeled in 20 plus years, plus she gets sea sick and cold really easily. Luckily she was up for it. She donned a full length wet and jumped in the water after a little coaxing. Said was her guide, pulling her along as she held on to a rescue buoy. This allowed her to keep her head down in the water and relax as she was pulled along. We saw tons of colorful fish, sea stars, etc. Back in the boat, we headed to the area where the sea lions gather on the rocks. We jumped out a second time to snorkel with the sea lions. Back in the boat, we headed to the other side of the island to an absolutely gorgeous white sand beach. The water was stunningly beautiful. Said prepared a delicious lunch for us as we relaxed on the beach and swam in the ocean. There were some small hikes we could have taken at that point but we were enjoying the water too much to get out. I could live on that beach... the only thing that kept it from being perfect were the other people. We were in a beautiful, natural environment where I just wanted to hear the birds and the waves, not someone's eighties' metal music on their boom box. There were also others at the beach, who had been dropped of without guides, who seemed to be treating the beach more like a party location, rather than the marine sanctuary / national park that it is. Disrespectful in my opinion. On our way back to the marina, we passed another little island with sea gull nests and baby sea gulls. Said did a great job pointing out all of the things we would have otherwise missed. We had a great trip and will definitely use Said again for a tour when we return.

This is our second time hiring Said to take us through Mesquite Canyon. It was even better this…read moretime around. Said is very knowledgeable about the area, helpful, safe, funny and kind. He brings safety equipment like helmets, and he supplies shorties, scuba boots, water, lunch and sunscreen if you need it. This is not a beginner's hike, so plan accordingly. We hiked in Chacos and Tevas, which Said did not approve of, but we did fine. Holding boots would be best.

My wife and I and another couple had been planning this trip (ASA 101-114) for what seemed like…read moreyears with the pandemic delaying our plans. Expectations were high and WCM did not disappoint. Despite some hiccups as the date approached (confirmation emails with the wrong departure date and location), Guinevere moved mountains to make sure we got the experience we expected. This included positioning a newly acquired Bali 4.5 from Loreto to La Paz so it would be available for us. Captain John and Chef Macrina were beyond what we could have hoped for. They are an absolutely adorable couple whose passion for life and for each other is infectious and was the icing on the cake of an incredible experience. The food was fresh and fantastic and Macrina's candid observations of our progress were as welcome as John's. As someone who does technical instruction for a living, I really appreciated John's teaching style. It was organic but still structured. He could tell what we already understood well and spent more time emphasizing what could keep us out of trouble or perhaps save our lives. At times it was like drinking from a firehose, but there was still lots of down time for recreating in this unspoiled part of the world (snorkelling with sea lions, exploring mangroves with the dinghy). We left the course feeing like we had made two new friends and with a good foundation to continue what we hope is a lifetime of learning under sail. We really feel like we got so much more than what was promised. If you are considering doing your ASA certifications, do not hesitate to book with West Coast Multihulls in La Paz. There are not enough superlatives to describe our time with John and Macrina.

Just finished a week long course and it was amazing. It was a great mix of learning and fun. The…read moreboat was in pristine shape and well managed. Captain John was a knowledgeable instructor who pushed us all just enough. He kept us focused and made learning what seemed like a mountain of info very attainable. If you are lucky enough to get John as your captain make sure to pay a little extra and have his very talented wife, Carina, cook for you. The food was fresh and tasty and her timing was impeccable. Just as you were starting to get hungry, there would be Carina setting the table and getting the meal ready. Can't wait to get down there again and expand my knowledge and enjoy more of the sea of cortez.

Kinda funny that Isla Coronado has its own Yelp page. It's literally an uninhabited island off the…read morecoast of Loreto town in Baja California Sur. But hey, review anything and everything, right?? I visited the island with Land & Sea Tours (who I highly recommend). It was an odd day weather wise so we had really smooth water on the far side of the island, which allowed us to very easily view the sea lions, blue-footed boobies, volcanic rock formations, humpbacks, and more. We stopped at the "main" beach which has a covered area with picnic tables. There is a restroom but it's fairly nasty - I recommend the "big baño" that is the ocean instead. You can snorkel here as well as a few other locations around the island - ask your guide or boat captain. The island and waters around it are an ecological preserve so be mindful to stay on paths, not leave trash, use reef-safe sunscreen, etc!

When I was four, I won a 2-foot tall, solid chocolate bunny in an Easter egg hunt. I won! It was…read moremine, mine, mine! I was so excited by the thought of leisurely devouring my big, sweet, chocolatey bunny! Yummm! And then...my mother made me share my chocolate bunny with a friend. I cried...for days. Now I get it, though. Thanks, Mom! Isla Coronado is a place so muy bonita, that many people would love to keep it a secret. They don't want to share. When you see the crystal clear turquoise water, white sandy beach, and the unique wildlife on and around this beautiful island, you'll understand why. This uninhabited volcanic island is a natural, pristine paradise. Coronado is one of five islands in the Loreto Bay Marine Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Yes, thankfully the area is an international preservation site. It is protected so that its exceptional natural beauty can be shared with future generations. Happiness shared really is doubled. That being said, if you're in Loreto, I highly recommend taking a tour out to Coronado Island. I'll review my tour separately but will say that it was excellent. Depending on the season, you will probably see blue and/or gray whales, dolphins, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and sea lions, all en route to Coronado's beautiful white sandy beach. If you have a chance to snorkel here, definitely do so. The water was a bit cold in February but the icy plunge was worth it to see things like chocolate starfish, stingrays, and some of the most beautiful and unique marine life on the planet. There. I've learned to share. And, this beautiful island paradise is way better than a chocolate bunny! You're welcome.

Hello, We went out with a crew of 4 with Jorge Grimaldo and Armando. We spent a beautiful day out…read morein the Sea of Cortez and ended up catching Dorado and an 80 lb Sailfish. We also were able to experience a superpod of hundreds of dolphins swimming alongside the boat. Jorge and Armando were very attentive and assisted us through all the fishing steps. It was a great day of fishing and we would recommend Fishing Geer Charters for any of your fishing, whale-watching, and/or snorkel adventures. They arrived on time, were very attentive the whole time, and cleaned & filleted the fish for us. I'll be contacting them again for our next trip and you should too! Thank you Jorge & Armando for a great experience! :)

Outstanding adventure with Hanjo--we'll be back for a heartier trek next time, but this trip was a…read moregreat beginning to many more trips to come. I'm determined to kayak with a sail next time! Carmen Island, here we come!

If you prefer a sea kayaking trip in the Gulf of California that is less touristy, and in which you…read morecan hone your kayaking skills in warm water, I strongly recommend Sea Kayak Baja Mexico. In December 2017, my wife and I went with two other couples on the 5 day Loreto Primer Trip. The experience level varied from having lots of sea kayak expeditions and instruction to newbies. Our guides, Marcos and Tuku, organized a trip that kept everyone happy - great paddling, great food, wildlife viewing and snorkeling. Not only that, Marcos and Tuku are BCU-trained and were happy to provide instruction in strokes, self-rescue, bracing and rolling after setting up camp in the afternoon. A siesta was also an alternative after a morning paddle to a new beach. The professionalism of Sea Kayak Baja Mexico was always evident. The kayak is top-flight featuring TideRace, NDK and Romany kayaks. Tandem kayaks were also available. Marcos and Tuku were well-trained in risk-management. This was particularly clear on the first day when inexperienced members of our group were safely guided onto a beach with a modest surf. I hope to return to Loreto - there is much more exploring to do with Sea Kayak Baja Mexico.

Jorge is an excellent captain, knowledgeable fisherman and an all around great guy! I've have…read morefished with him several times and gone to Isla Coronado just as many. When friends and family come down to Loreto we always go with Jorge!

The entire experience was incredible from start to finish!…read more I booked the private boat directly through the actual website, and everything seemed legitimate. The only red flag was that I had to make a payment through a link that was not under the Luxury Boat Tours name. Other than that, everything was absolutely perfect. Alberto (Pancho), the crew boss, stayed in contact with me by text from the time I booked until the moment we were picked up, which gave us a lot of confidence and made the entire process easy. We did a private sailboat excursion in St. Thomas in June, and while it was nice, this experience was on a completely different level. The boat was a large catamaran, and it was just my wife and me. The personal attention was outstanding. The crew went above and beyond to make sure every one of our needs was taken care of. Captain Alberto was not only an excellent captain, but he also prepared an incredible lunch. He diced and prepared all the food like a fine-dining sous chef. My wife does not eat seafood, so they prepared an amazing carne asada meal for her, while I enjoyed the seafood. The quality and quantity of the food were outstanding--we couldn't even finish it! From the moment the dinghy picked us up until we returned more than six hours later, everything was first-class. We spent the day snorkeling, cruising around the islands, and enjoying an experience that was truly top-notch. This was a 5-star experience, and we would 100% recommend Luxury Boat Tours to all of our friends and family. If you're considering a private boat experience, I would highly recommend them!

Everything! Alberto and Francisco were so wonderful. The food and drinks were great. It was so…read morecomfortable and they had bathrooms! What more could you want?