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

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!

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.

Said took us on 2 tours while we were in Loreto in June and they were both incredible! If you're in…read moreLoreto you should book a tour with him because he will make sure that you have the best time and you won't be disappointed. The first day was a trip out to the San Javier mission which was beautiful and there is so much history out in that area. Said was very knowledgeable on the history of the area and the mission which added so much to the experience. The next day we went on a snorkeling tour to Dazante and Carmen Islands. We saw dolphins and marlins swimming near the boat and went on hikes on both islands to see the beautiful views. Most of our group wasn't very familiar with snorkeling and he was very patient with explaining everything and taking time with each person to ensure they were comfortable. It was such an incredible experience and Said made sure on both days to ensure that everyone in our group was having a great time and went out of his way to make the experience as wonderful as possible. We also had some of the best food on both days of our trip with him. He took us to a great restaurant in San Javier and then we had the best ceviche and guacamole on the beach during our snorkel tour. I can't recommend Said enough and we're already working on planning our next trip to Loreto and Said will be the first person we reach out to once we know when it will be since we know he'll make sure to plan the best experience for our next excursion.

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.

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?

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.

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! :)

Jorge does an outstanding job getting us on the fish! We have gone fishing with him about 5 times…read moreand have done the Isla Coronado tour 3 times. Very nice and knowledgeable. Thanks Jorge!

The best place in Nopolo bay for kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling and fun with Jorge!read more