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Coronado Island Tour in Loreto

Discover volcanic landscapes, turquoise water, white-sand beaches and incredible marine life on our Coronado Island tour from Loreto.

Located inside Loreto Bay National Park, Coronado Island is one of the most beautiful and popular destinations in the Sea of Cortez. This approximately five-hour boat tour combines wildlife observation, snorkeling and relaxing beach time in one unforgettable experience.

We depart from Loreto aboard at 9:00 a.m a comfortable 26-foot shaded panga. As we navigate toward the island, you can enjoy panoramic views of the coastline, the Sierra de la Giganta and Coronado’s distinctive volcanic cone.

Our first stops focus on exploring the island’s dramatic rocky shoreline and observing its wildlife. Coronado is home to a resident colony of California sea lions, and when conditions allow, guests may have the opportunity to snorkel near them in their natural environment.

Sea lions are wild animals, so encounters and water conditions vary. Our crew always maintains a respectful distance and follows the regulations of Loreto Bay National Park.

The tour continues to one of Coronado Island’s beautiful white-sand beaches, where you can swim, snorkel, use the paddleboard or simply relax beside the clear turquoise water. Snorkeling equipment, beach chairs and shade are provided.

A fresh ceviche lunch and drinks are served at the beach, giving you time to enjoy the peaceful surroundings before returning to Loreto at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Along the way, you may also see dolphins, rays, sea turtles, tropical fish and seabirds. Wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed, making every Coronado Island adventure different.

Our small-group format creates a more personal and relaxed experience, with local guides who know the island, its marine life and the best places to visit according to the day’s conditions.

Discover the remarkable landscapes and history of Isla Carmen on a five-hour boat tour from Loreto. The island’s northern coast features hidden coves, small sea caves, white-sand beaches, crystal-clear snorkeling waters and dramatic cliffs rising up to 30 metres. To the south, sheltered bays and striking desert scenery lead toward the island’s historic salt mine, an important reminder of Isla Carmen’s fascinating past. The route is selected according to weather and sea conditions to provide the safest and most enjoyable experience

Experience scuba diving in Loreto Bay National Park, one of the Sea of Cortez’s most spectacular marine environments. Explore vibrant reefs, rocky walls and diverse dive sites with experienced local divemasters who understand the currents, conditions and marine life of Loreto.

Our Loreto scuba diving tour operates year-round. This five-hour adventure includes two guided dives at carefully selected sites around Coronado, Carmen or Danzante Island within Loreto Bay National Park. The island and dive sites are chosen according to sea conditions and diver experience to ensure a safe and rewarding day underwater.

- Scuba Diving Tour: MXN 2,600 per certified diver

- Full scuba equipment rental: MXN 700 additional per diver

- Total with full rental equipment: MXN 3,300 per diver

The MXN 2,600 base price includes tanks and weights. Full equipment rental includes BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask and fins.

Once you feel comfortable, your instructor will guide you on a carefully supervised open-water dive explaining the basics and teaching you some skills to practice underwater in Loreto Bay National Park. The experience progresses at your pace, with plenty of time to practise, ask questions and build confidence before entering deeper water.

During your first dive, you may explore rocky reefs and underwater formations inhabited by tropical fish, moray eels, rays, pufferfish, sea stars, octopus and other marine life found in the Sea of Cortez. Sightings vary naturally according to the season and dive location.

Discover Scuba Diving is designed for beginners and focuses on comfort, safety and personal attention. Your instructor remains close throughout the dive and adjusts the experience to your ability and confidence level.

The maximum permitted depth for a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience is 12 metres/40 feet. However, reaching that depth is not the objective. Your actual depth will depend on your comfort, progress and the conditions at the selected dive site.

This experience is not a scuba certification, but it is an excellent first step toward becoming a certified diver. If you love your first dive, you can continue with the PADI Open Water Diver Course.

Learn to scuba dive in the Sea of Cortez and earn the world’s most widely recognized entry-level diving certification. Our three-day PADI Open Water Diver Course in Loreto combines professional instruction, practical skill development and four open-water certification dives inside Loreto Bay National Park.

The course begins with PADI eLearning, which allows you to complete the theory at your own pace before beginning the in-water training. With your instructor, you will then practise essential scuba skills in calm, controlled water before completing four open-water dives around the islands of Loreto.

During the course, you will learn how to assemble and use scuba equipment, control your buoyancy, communicate underwater, plan safe dives and respond confidently to common situations. Training is progressive and adapted to your comfort level, giving you time to become a safe and confident diver.

Once certified, PADI Open Water Divers can dive to a maximum depth of 60 feet (18 metres) with another certified diver, within the limits of their training and experience.

Take your scuba skills to the next level with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Loreto. Over two to three days, you will complete five Adventure Dives in the clear waters of the Sea of Cortez while developing greater confidence, control and awareness underwater.

The course includes two required dives: Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation. You will also complete three elective Adventure Dives selected with your instructor according to your interests, experience, local conditions and available dive sites.

Possible electives may include Peak Performance Buoyancy, Fish Identification, Underwater Naturalist, Search and Recovery or other available specialties. The final selection will be confirmed by the instructor.

This is a practical, experience-based course with less classroom work and more time underwater. You will improve your buoyancy, navigation, depth and air management while learning to adapt to different diving environments.

Loreto Bay National Park provides an exceptional setting for advanced scuba training. Depending on conditions, dives may take place around Carmen, Coronado or Danzante Island, where you can explore rocky reefs, underwater walls, volcanic formations and areas rich in marine life.

During the course, you may encounter sea lions, rays, moray eels, turtles, octopus, nudibranchs, large schools of tropical fish and other species found in the Sea of Cortez. Wildlife sightings vary naturally with the season and dive site.

After certification, adult divers are trained to dive to a maximum depth of 30 metres/100 feet, always within their experience, comfort level and local diving conditions.

Experience some of Baja California Sur’s most exciting sport fishing on a private charter through the waters of Loreto and the Sea of Cortez.

Loreto is famous for its seasonal dorado and yellowtail fishing, but its diverse marine environment offers opportunities to target many different species throughout the year. Depending on the season, you may also find marlin, sailfish, tuna, roosterfish, snapper, grouper, cabrilla and other game fish.

Your fishing day begins early at the Loreto Marina aboard a 26-foot shaded panga. Our experienced local captain selects the fishing area according to the season, recent activity, weather and sea conditions.

Depending on the target species and conditions, the day may include trolling, casting, jigging, live-bait fishing or bottom fishing. The captain will help prepare the equipment, explain the techniques and assist both experienced anglers and guests fishing for the first time.

Fishing rods, reels and tackle are included, so you do not need to travel with your own equipment. You are also welcome to bring your preferred fishing gear after confirming that it is appropriate for the target species.

A fresh lunch, cold drinks and water are provided during the trip. The charter normally lasts between five and eight hours, depending on the selected option, fishing location and marine conditions.

All fishing takes place responsibly and in accordance with Mexican sport-fishing regulations, seasonal restrictions and legal catch limits. Catching a particular species or number of fish cannot be guaranteed.

Seasonal Fishing in Loreto

Winter and Spring

Cooler months are best known for powerful yellowtail, one of Loreto’s most sought-after game fish. Depending on conditions, anglers may also target snapper, grouper, cabrilla and other species found around rocky reefs and deeper structures.

Summer and Early Fall

Warmer water brings dorado, marlin, sailfish and other pelagic species into the waters around Loreto. Dorado fishing is one of the highlights of the summer season, while additional species may include tuna and roosterfish.

Fish movements change naturally from year to year. Contact us before booking, and we will explain which species are most likely to be available during your visit.