Freediving with sea lions in Mexico

About this list

If you want to go freediving with sea lions in Mexico, the useful question is not whether the sea lions are there but who will take you to them that way. Maptlantis lists only the 3 operators in Mexico that name the sea lion as a target species and actually run freediving. 2 of the 3 operators (67%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Most operators list year-round operation, but whether boats go out depends on the sea on the day. Operators with structured encounter data list sea lion, seabirds, green sea turtle, whale shark and gray whale as target species. Ways to meet them: snorkeling, boat-based watching and scuba diving. Whether you may enter the water and what distance rules apply differ by country and operator. Check the program details and legal status on each operator page first.

Other ways to meet sea lions in Mexico

• Scuba diving with sea lions in Mexico9
• Liveaboards to see sea lions in Mexico5

Sea lions in other countries

• Australia39
• Namibia7
• Canada6
• Ireland5
• South Africa5
• United Kingdom5
• United States4
• Argentina3

Activities in Mexico

• Scuba diving in Mexico80
• Snorkeling in Mexico53
• Island hopping and boat trips in Mexico39
• Marine life encounters in Mexico29
• Family water activities in Mexico19
• Freediving in Mexico16
• Liveaboards in Mexico10
• Beaches and water play in Mexico4
• Surfing and SUP in Mexico4
• Kayaking and paddling in Mexico3

Freediving by country

• Philippines75
• Japan48
• South Korea43
• Thailand43
• Indonesia40
• Egypt33
• Maldives21
• Mexico16
• Australia15
• United States15

Frequently asked questions