Sea lion · Liveaboard
Where to find liveaboards to see sea lions
About this list
When you look for liveaboards to see sea lions, search results rarely show how the trip actually works. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the sea lion as a target species and actually run liveaboard programs, 7 in all. Countries and regions on record include La Paz, Baja California Sur, Eyre Peninsula & Port Lincoln, South Australia, Geraldton & Abrolhos, Western Australia and Los Cabos. Not every liveaboard program is the same experience. Approach distance, whether you may enter the water and group size limits differ by country, and by operator within a country. 4 of the 7 operators (57%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Jan–May, Jul–Oct, Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov and Jul–May among them. There is no single season for liveaboards to see sea lions, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. No operator running wildlife programs can guarantee an encounter. Treat any trip that promises one with suspicion.
7 listed operators
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Mexico · La Paz, Baja California Sur
Baja Expeditions
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Jan–May, Jul–Oct
- Price
- US$1,922
- Checked
- Official source
Australia · Eyre Peninsula & Port Lincoln, South Australia
Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions
Scuba divingLiveaboardMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- A$2,795 and up
- Checked
- Official source
Mexico · La Paz, Baja California Sur
Fun Baja
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Australia · Geraldton & Abrolhos, Western Australia
Eco Abrolhos
SnorkelingSwimmingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov
- Price
- A$4,110 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Mexico · Los Cabos
Blue Wave Below
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official website
Mexico · Los Cabos
Mexico Liveaboards · Rocio del Mar
Scuba divingLiveaboardMarine life encounters- Season
- Jul–May
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Mexico · Los Cabos
Nautilus Liveaboards Mexico
Scuba divingSnorkelingLiveaboard- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- 2027 from US$3,295
- Checked
- Official source
Other ways to meet sea lions
- Wildlife trips to see sea lions107
- Boat trips to see sea lions73
- Family trips to see sea lions72
- Snorkeling with sea lions46
- Scuba diving with sea lions27
- Swimming with sea lions22
- Kayak and paddle trips to see sea lions13
- Beach trips to see sea lions6
- Freediving with sea lions6
- Surfing and SUP with sea lions3
Sea lions by country
Liveaboard by country
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find liveaboards to see sea lions?
7 operators on Maptlantis name the sea lion as a target species and run liveaboards. The list shows them by country and region.
Will I definitely see sea lions?
No. They are wild animals, and there are days you will not meet them because of the season, sea conditions and their movements. If an operator promises an encounter, treat that wording with suspicion.
When is the season for liveaboards to see sea lions?
Seasons the operators give: Jan–May, Jul–Oct, year-round, Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov and Jul–May. Operating periods differ between operators even in the same area, so check before you book.
How is liveaboards different from boat-based watching?
Watching from a boat and getting in the water differ in both rules and price. Some countries ban getting in the water or allow it only with licensed operators, so check which kind of trip you are booking.