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Take the best tour in Loreto aboard the WANTOSEA glass-bottom boat, comfortably cruising the waters around Isla Danzante in the Loreto Bay National Marine Park. Boasting 42 sq ft of underwater viewing area and a swim ladder that almost anyone can...more

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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J.L. Borge S/N | Salvatierra, Loreto, Mexico

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cjfcolorado

Buena Vista, Colorado

163

Reviewed yesterday

Great way to see Danzante Island

Took this trip with seven ladies last Friday. We all loved it. MIke shared a lot of information about the sea life, birds and history of the area while the boat was in Viktor’s very capable hands. We were lucky to come upon a pod...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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angryirishmom

Santa Barbara, California

65

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Abundant marine life

We had a fabulous day on the water and they kept us well fed all day with great food. Liz was the naturalist on board and was a wealth of information on all the things we were seeing. We even saw a sea turtle! We...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank angryirishmom

Thank you! We're so happy you enjoyed your day with us. Like you say, it's a great way for people to see all the life underwater when they can't - or don't want to - swim. One thing I must say is that on EVERY...More

Travel4516

Atascadero, California

1

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Glass Bottom Boat, Loreto BCS

Great trip. Liz’s narration was very educational. Excellent snorkeling. Wahoo sandwiches & snacks delicious. The Best! Highly recommend!

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Travel4516

Thank you for highly recommending our tour! We're so happy you consider it "the best"! Look forward to seeing you again.

sheltonsandk

Vancouver, Washington

2

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Amazing sea life adventure

What a wonderful day on the water. It's like snorkeling without getting wet! The boat crew (Mike, Victor and Liz) was very knowledgeable and super friendly as they pointed out all the sea life while we glided slowly over the reefs. Plus we saw all...More

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Date of experience: February 2019

Thank sheltonsandk

Thank you! I can't think of a better way to describe our tour, and great to point out the layers of clothes for winter trips. Glad you consider our tour "a must" for Loreto visitors! Look forward to seeing you again.

princessadelaplaya

Costa Rica

4

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Excellent day

This beautiful boat allows a clear view for all passengers of the under water beauty in the Sea of Cortez. An informative naturalist on board made it a learning experience as well. Yummy nutritious snacks and food were abundant. Opportunities to snorkle or beach comb...More

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Date of experience: February 2019

Thank princessadelaplaya

Thank you! 42 square feet of glass do make for a clear view for all passengers to see the magic under the surface. And thanks for recognizing our tour as "a well rounded day," we really do try to make it so. Every visitor to...More

Guide106111

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Wonderful experience!

The Wantosea tour was on my “must do” list for our Loreto stay this year. My husband and I couldn’t have picked a better introduction to the Danzante Island area “aquarium”. Mike was so knowledgable and entertaining, and Victor piloted the boat expertly to give...More

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Date of experience: February 2019

Thank Guide106111

Thank you! Wonderful experiences for all of our guests is our goal, and we are so glad that this tour was even more AMAZING than you had hoped. It is truly a pleasure to provide our guests a "window" into the world's aquarium. We hope...More

Thaddaeus50

Munich, Germany

72

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Glass Bottom is not for whale watching!!

We booked a tour and were promised to have the whale watching experience included. But the glass bottom Boat will not do it. The boat only goes around an island, hence stays near the coast. A whale showed up but we were not allowed to...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank Thaddaeus50

Thank you for sharing your opinion. I'm sorry your experience was not what you were expecting. I do my best to communicate. When you contacted us in January, I explained the options we offer. El Pedorrito, our licensed whale watching boat, costs $750 per day...More

Boat1948

Jacksonville, Oregon

3422

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Over and under water treats!

What a great trip! We are snorkelers but didn’t snorkel on this trip because of winter cold water, although some others did. We got to see all sorts of neat marine life. What was the most unusual for me that I had never seen before...More

Date of experience: February 2019

1 Thank Boat1948

Thank you for your comprehensive review! All of us here get a charge out of reading about great trips from our guests. The variety of life here in and on the Sea of Cortez makes for many unique and exciting adventures. As you mention, we...More

Vicki Z

Seattle, Washington

22

Reviewed February 15, 2019

Great day on the Sea of Cortes

Spent 5 hours today on the glass bottom boat on the Sea of Cortes. We left Puerto Escondido and cruised around Danzante Island. It is a great way to experience the Sea of Cortes and to see the sea life. We saw many species of...More

Date of experience: February 2019

1 Thank Vicki Z

Thank you for the very nice recap of your tour. It makes us very happy to know that our tour exceeded your expectations! Our goal is always to provide the best way to experience the Sea of Cortez, up close and personal. We look forward...More

George P

6

Reviewed February 11, 2019

Eyes Wide Open!

We absolutely loved going out in the Glass Bottom Boat with Host Mike and Captain Victor. Mike's enthusiasm for the amazing life in the Sea of Cortez was contagious and he made it so fun. I wished I had not eaten breakfast before because the...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank George P

Wow - thank you so much! Your enthusiasm is contagious too! We do try to make every trip fun, usually an easy thing to do on the Sea of Cortez here in Loreto. And while every trip is unique, we can make sure that the...More

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KathieC99

What is the cost for a 1/2 day rental?

February 26, 2019|

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You don’t rent it, you pay for an excursion. I think it is $95 a person. Info is on their website.

KathieC99

what is the cost for a 1/2 rental?

February 26, 2019|

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Hello, thank you for your interest in our company. I can't answer your question though, we have several boats available for rental. Best idea is to visit our website (wantosea), all prices are listed there. Thanks!

Debieweese

Coming in February 2017 what is the cost ? We will be on a azamara cruise so how far of a taxi ride will it be ?

December 14, 2016|

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The price is US$95 per person. There may be a cash discount. I don't know where the cruise ship docks, but if it's the Marina in Loreto town it's about 30 minutes away. Some smaller ships dock right in Puerto Escondido... More