Google Review
★★★★★
Whale Shark Experience · January 2024
"The most incredible wildlife experience of my life — and I've been on safari in Africa."
"Evan and his team are the real deal. We were in the water with three different whale sharks over two hours. The marine biologist guide knew exactly how to position us — never rushing, never crowding the animals. My family still talks about it every single week. If you're going to La Paz and you don't book The Hook, you made a mistake."
Michael T. · San Francisco, CA
Google Review
★★★★★
Isla Espíritu Santo · March 2024
"Small group made all the difference."
"We'd done a whale shark tour with another operator the year before — packed boat, rushed, felt like a zoo. The Hook is completely different. Six of us, one guide, and we could actually hear him talk about the marine life. The sea lions at Los Islotes were unbelievable."
Sarah K. · Vancouver, BC
TripAdvisor
★★★★★
Sea Safari Norte · February 2024
"We saw orcas. I'm still not over it."
"Nobody guaranteed orcas — the guide was clear about that. But they found them. An entire pod. Eight hours on the water, fresh ceviche on the beach, dolphins in the bow wake on the way home. This is the best day I've ever had on a boat. Full stop."
James R. · Austin, TX
Google Review
★★★★★
Whale Shark Experience · November 2023
"Worth flying to La Paz specifically for."
"We booked a flight to La Paz from New York just for this tour. Not an exaggeration. Evan's knowledge of the bay and the whale sharks is extraordinary. We went in the water four times. Every single time was different."
Amanda L. · New York, NY
TripAdvisor
★★★★★
Balandra Experience · April 2024
"Arrived by boat. Left speechless."
"We've seen pictures of Balandra. Nothing prepares you for arriving from the water. No crowds, no parking lot, just turquoise and silence. The ceviche they made on board was genuinely the best I've had in Mexico. And I live in Mexico City."
Gabriela M. · Ciudad de México
Google Review
★★★★★
Fly Fishing · December 2023
"Best roosterfish guide in Baja. No debate."
"I've fished Baja for 15 years. The waters around La Paz are something else, and The Hook's captain knows every current. Caught and released four roosters including one that went over 40 pounds. The catch and release ethic is real — this crew cares about the fishery."
David W. · San Diego, CA
Google Review
★★★★★
Whale Shark Experience · January 2024
"My 8-year-old is now obsessed with marine biology."
"We were nervous about bringing our kids on a whale shark tour. The guide spent half the boat ride explaining the science to them at their level. By the time we got in the water they were totally prepared. My daughter has asked us to come back every month since."
The Chen Family · Los Angeles, CA
TripAdvisor
★★★★★
Isla Espíritu Santo · February 2024
"UNESCO status is earned. This place is otherworldly."
"The sea lion colony at Los Islotes is something I cannot describe adequately in a review. A pup tried to remove my snorkel for about ten minutes. The guide just laughed and said that one does that to everyone. I want to come back every year."
Tom H. · London, UK
Google Review
★★★★★
Sea Safari Norte · March 2024
"Six guests. One guide. A thousand mobula rays."
"We hit a school of mobula rays so large the surface of the water looked like it was boiling. Six of us in the water, completely surrounded. The guide told us exactly where to look and how to float still. I've never felt so small in the best possible way."
Elena S. · Guadalajara, MX