Sailfish Snorkeling Encounter in Cancun — The Ultimate Wild Ocean Experience
Swim with Sailfish: One of Nature’s Most Thrilling Marine Encounters
If you are looking for a once-in-a-lifetime snorkeling experience in Cancun, nothing compares to swimming alongside the fastest fish in the ocean — the majestic Sailfish. Every year, from January through March, these incredible hunters gather off the coast of the Mexican Caribbean, creating one of nature’s most spectacular underwater shows: the Sailfish bait ball hunt.
At My Deep Life, we offer you exclusive access to this unforgettable open-ocean encounter. This is not your typical snorkeling tour — this is raw, pure nature at its finest.
Welcome to our site
✔ Swim with wild Sailfish hunting live bait balls
✔ Professional, expert guides specialized in big pelagic encounters
✔ No scuba certification required — snorkeling only
✔ Small groups for a safe, personalized experience
✔ Flexible schedules depending on weather & sightings
✔ Access to professional underwater photography equipment
✔ Fully licensed and insured operation with years of experience
✔ Truly one of the most unique marine encounters in the world
- Pick-Up: From 6:20 AM (Cancun hotel zone, exact time depends on hotel)
- Meeting Time at Marina: 6:45 AM
- Departure: 7:00 AM — we navigate north to search for the bait balls
- Travel Time: Approximately 2-3 hours to reach the Sailfish hunting area
- In-Water Activity: Multiple jumps as we follow the fast-moving bait balls
- Return: Around 2:00–3:00 PM, depending on group and sea conditions
Our experienced captain and crew constantly reposition the boat to follow the bait ball activity. The entire trip is designed for your safety, comfort, and maximum interaction with the Sailfish.
Because of the speed and movement of the Sailfish and bait balls, scuba diving is not allowed for safety reasons. The fish move rapidly, requiring us to jump in and out of the boat several times to reposition and follow the action — something only possible with snorkeling gear.
✔ Expert snorkeling guide
✔ Full snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, life jacket)
✔ Light lunch on board
✔ Soft drinks, bottled water, and fresh fruit
✔ Safety briefing before entering the water
✔ Small group sizes for more personalized experience
✔ Flexible trip length depending on sightings & weather
- Wetsuit Rental: $15 USD per person
- GoPro Photo & Video Packages: Professional underwater images (ask for availability)
- Private boat options available upon request
- Minimum of 6 participants required to run the tour (we coordinate between multiple dive shops to form groups).
- Booking at least 10 days in advance is strongly recommended due to high demand and limited dates.
- Flexible standby options available in case you wish to try additional days.
We offer optional professional photography packages using specialized underwater cameras for those who want to capture these once-in-a-lifetime moments. Private charter options are also available if you prefer a fully exclusive experience.
Booking is fast and easy:
- A 50% deposit is required to secure your space.
- Full payment invoices available upon request.
- All credit card payments via PayPal carry a 5% processing fee.
Once your deposit is received, we’ll send a full confirmation with all your trip details secured.
For faster communication, feel free to contact us directly via WhatsApp:
📲 +52 1 998 227 4043
Our team is always ready to assist you, answer any questions, and help you build your ideal custom adventure plan for diving, snorkeling, and private tours in Cancun, Cozumel, and the Riviera Maya.
Frequently Asked Questions — Sailfish Encounter
Almost daily, weather permitting. We work with partner dive shops to guarantee departures.
We recommend booking at least 10 days in advance for the best availability.
It’s not necessary. We can keep you on standby for additional days based on availability.
Approximately 7 to 8 hours, including travel and snorkeling time.
No, this activity is strictly snorkeling for safety reasons due to fast bait ball movement.
Diving with DeepLife was an absolute joy. We booked after arriving on holiday in Cancun and Eduardo was very helpful and responsive on booking emails and arranging transport. Added bonus was getting photos from Berto to remember our trip. I would completely recommend DeepDive and will definitely use them should we visit Mexico again.
Chole T.
I did 3 dives in one day including one deep dive (The Pit) and two shallow dives at Dos Ojos (The Bat Cave and The Barbie Line). They were all wonderful and unlike anything I have ever seen scuba diving before. The cenotes were beautiful and I hope to come back one day with my son. I would definitely use Deep Life Divers again.
Shane B.
I didn’t know what to expect but WOW I love it! Eduardo was our contact. He was very helpful with all necessary information. Cenotes xceeded my expectations! The transportation and our diving instructor Daniel made us feel safe!! Great level of professionalism and knowledge about the all area. Definitely, I’m coming back!