You are less than one year away from having one of the most spectacular ocean experiences on Earth. Each late spring through early summer, thousands of Mobula rays gather in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez for an astonishing show whether you’re viewing by land or sea. Apex Ocean Dives offers open-ocean safaris for guests who want extraordinary experiences.
This includes taking divers offshore where they swim with the rays as well as dolphins, sea turtles and sea lions in the area famed explorer Jacques Cousteau referred to as “The Aquarium of the World.” The rays, who are slightly smaller than their more famous manta ray cousins, are known for their acrobatic leaping, something scientists have yet to uncover the reasoning for. They are routinely able to leap over six feet in the air. You can enter the water expecting to see mobula rays and suddenly find yourself surrounded by dolphins, sea turtles or sea lions.
That unpredictability is part of the magic. These are wild encounters, and no two days in the water are ever the same," Rodrigo Esponda, managing director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, told Newsweek. The water is warmer, the pace is more relaxed, and the Sea of Cortez feels intensely alive.
Seeing hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of mobula rays moving together is not simply a wildlife sighting; it is one of those moments that changes the way you understand the ocean.” While in the Los Cabos region of Mexico, ocean enthusiasts can also experience a 20,000 year old coral reef when they dive at Cabo Pulmo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Few places allow you to encounter rays, turtles, sharks and such a remarkable variety of marine mammals, including dolphins, sea lions and several species of whales within the same region. Where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez, the ocean is always moving and always capable of surprising you," Esponda said.
He continued: “Mobula season is one of the most beautiful expressions of how alive our waters are. Watching these animals gather and leap from the sea is extraordinary, but being in the water and seeing them move together with such grace and precision is something you never forget. Even after years of diving here, it remains humbling.” The region has come into focus with several hotel and resort upgrades and new property openings over the last year.
The 112 guest rooms of the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal have just been refreshed as the Grand Velas Los Cabos debuted a host of new amenities. The Park Hyall Cabo del Sol opened in late 2025 while Amanvari and St. Regis Los Cabos are expected to open later this year.
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