Espiritu Santo Island

THE PREMIER TOUR OPTION
Aboard a 60' Sailing Catamaran
or
96' Triple-Deck Cruising Yacht

All Inclusive - Award Winning 

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Escape to the breathtaking beauty of Isla Espíritu Santo, (Holy Spirit Island) a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is one of Mexico’s most pristine natural treasures, famously known as “the world’s aquarium.” A full-day adventure takes you into the heart of a protected marine paradise teeming with life and vibrant landscapes including Balandra Bay.

All-Inclusive

Your scenic expedition begins aboard a comfortable 60' Sailing Catamaran or a 96' Triple-Deck Cruising Yacht, to cruise crystal-clear waters, where dolphins and rays often accompany the ride. A perfect blend of adventure, education, and relaxation; discover isolated beaches, untouched bays, and the vibrant marine life of Espiritu Santo Island.

Throughout the day, enjoy chef-prepared meals, open bar service with cocktails, beers, and soft drinks. Snorkel gear and wetsuits are provided, along with kayaks, paddle boards, and non-motorized water toys. A bilingual naturalist guide on board will provide fascinating insight into the island’s unique geology, flora, and marine life. From friendly sea lions to tropical fish, sea turtles, mobula rays and dolphins, the island has it all.

Tour Details

This premier island adventure is loved by all. Some prefer to stay aboard enjoying a variety of cold drinks while being pampered by the crew. Others enjoy boarding our large stable snorkel boat to explore remote beaches, bays, and coves. There are multiple quiet beaches, surrounded by mangroves, and fascinating rock formations. We include kayaks, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, water toys, wetsuits, even reef-friendly sunscreen, along with a chef, meals, and open bar, an island guide and so much more. We have private bathrooms, fresh-water showers, towels, snacks, bottled water, sodas, and just about anything you might want.

The southern gulf islands have a fantastic history of pearl harvesting that was centered at Isla Espiritu Santo. Pearl farms were established in various bays of the surrounding islands. Queen Elizabeth II visited the city of La Paz in February of 1983 to receive a large local pearl as a gift. The huge pearl from Isla Espiritu Santo is now part of the Crown Jewels. A short review of areas of the island are included below.

Snorkel gear, flotation vests, snorkel-dive boats, beach towels, layout mattresses, cushions, and pillows, are all included. Weather permitting, the sails will be raised for a dramatic return cruise to the resort at Marina Palmira where guests will board our private ground transportation for their return trip to Cabo. On the return drive, there is a brief bathroom stop at the mythological Hotel California, made famous by the Eagles popular song of the same name, after which you will be returned to your pick-up location.

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Caleta Partida, Ensenada el Cardinal, Ensenada Grande, Los Islotes

Caleta Partida is the southern point of Isla Partida almost touching Isla Espiritu Santo. Caleta Partida is the crater of a large, extinct volcano that eroded below sea level with a large reef. A sand bar connects the two islands at low tide, making for an interesting walk about. At high tide taking a small service boat across to the west side of the island can be a real adventure. Ensenada el Cardinal is a long bay almost dividing the island. On both sides are steep cliffs separated by azure blue water and white sand. Ensenada Grande is reported to have been voted by two travel magazines as the most beautiful beach in all of Mexico. Los Islotes is a small island to the north of Partida. It is home to a friendly sea lion colony of over 200 permanent members. Because of the interplay these sea lions have with humans, and the clarity of the water, this is an oft visited spot by both cruising boats and charter boats.

Mobirise

San Rafaelito, Balandra, San Gabriel, and Playa Bonanza

San Rafaelito hosts a friendly sea Lion colony, coral heads and tropical fish. Balandra is the first bay in Mexico to receive the rating of EXCELLENT. It includes five distinct beaches in its outer banks. San Gabriel is a former pearl and oyster-bay, with a pristine white sand beach. A short hike across the island from San Gabriel takes you to Bonanza Bay, the least visited and longest beach on the island. At one end of Bonanza bay there is a reef and outstanding snorkel areas with massive numbers of colorful tropical fish.

Mobirise

Puerto Ballena, Isla Gallo, Isla Gallina, and Isla Ballena

Puerto Ballena, (Whale Port), is a subset of three separate bays: Ensenada la Gallina, Ensenada el Gallo, and Ensenada de la Raza. Puerto Ballena is stunning for its turquoise waters, coral heads, mangroves, and striated cliff sides. These three bays offer outstanding snorkeling options, and are beautiful beyond description. The Mexican Navy intentionally sunk the 184’ Fang Ming and the 118’ Lapas N03 a few hundred meters off shore in this area. Both have evolved into magnificent false reefs providing outstanding scuba options.

The Season

The season for the Espiritu Santo Island Tour in La Paz normally runs year round. Baja Charters has successfully operated the premier tour for ten years with a perfect track record, subject to weather closures and governmental regulations. It is important to note that we are operating in the open sea and subject to shifting rules by governmental agencies.

60' Sailing Catamaran
Boat Info

Typically, guests are picked up directly from the lobby entrance of their hotel or resort, but not always. Depending on a number of factors, guests may be requested to meet ground transport in a central location.

  • Large and spacious sailing catamaran
  • Full galley-kitchen
  • Inside air conditioning
  • Full array of safety equipment
  • Powered snorkel boats with stainless ladders
  • Portable seats, layout cushions, and pillows
  • Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and lay-out areas
  • 2 complete bathrooms with showers
  • Swim steps and stainless ladder for easy access to water
  • Inside/Outside bluetooth speaker system for music

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96' Triple-Deck Cruising Yacht
Boat Info

Typically, guests are picked up directly from the lobby entrance of their hotel or resort, but not always. Depending on a number of factors, guests may be requested to meet ground transport in a central location.

  • Captain, engineer, hostess, chef, additional crew as needed
  • Snorkel-dive boat included with captain and guide
  • Wi-Fi available via Starlink
  • Licensed for 50 daytime guests
  • Sleeps 9, or more, in 4 guest sleeping salons
  • Master Salon, VIP Salon, Double bunk cabin, Triple bunk cabin
  • Additional sleeping arrangements available
  • Four complete bathrooms with showers
  • Chef prepared meals
  • An array of beverages
  • Open bar
  • Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and lay-out areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Full galley-kitchen
  • Full array of safety equipment
  • Kayaks
  • Wetsuits in various sizes
  • Snorkel gear
  • Portable seats, layout cushions, outdoor pillows
  • Three freezers
  • Three electrical generators
  • Beach awning, chairs, ice chests, etc.
  • Swim steps and stainless ladder for easy access to water
  • Water maker, ice, purified water
  • Beach towels
  • Crew sleeping quarters and toilet area

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Master, VIP, Double & Triple, Sleeping Salons with Bathrooms

Pricing

INCLUDES:
8 Hour tour, Ground Transportation, Captain, Chef, Certified Guide, Chef prepared meals, Typically, a marine biologist as hostess, Snorkel gear in various sizes, Sodas and Beer, Unlimited Open Bar, Bottled Water, Beach towels, Bracelets for natural protected parks, Reef-friendly sunscreen.

Espiritu Santo Island Tour - Adult

All Inclusive
per person
plus tax

$395 USD
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Espiritu Santo Island Tour - Child Under 12

All Inclusive
per person
plus tax

$295 USD
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Why we are The Premier Option

Exclusive private yacht Not a tour boat​

Private Bathrooms

Fresh-water Showers

Marine Biologist as teacher, hostess and guide

Bring your own Cameras

Attendant dive boat for easy access

Educated, professional, english-speaking crew

Many areas for relaxation

Chef on board

Personal Service

Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

Chef Prepared Meals

Soft Drinks and Beer

Open Bar

Fresh water showers

Wetsuits & Reef Friendly Sunscreen

Freshly laundered towels

Ground Transportation

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  • The Baja Charters office is at our very own Captains Sunset Bar and Restaurant a part of the Marine Waterfront Hotel, located in Marina Palmira, directly on the water - Dock 5

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