Photo credit : Lee Morgan

Team Searcher

Captain Mike

Mike Todter Searcher Owner & Captain

Chef Josh

Josh Evans Searcher Owner & Chef

Searcher Crew

Your safety is our top concern

Our licensed captains, creative chefs, and experienced deckhands have spent years surrounded by Baja’s wildlife and are committed to a quality natural history experience for you. They are trained and certified in all aspects of safety at sea. Step aboard and be treated like family!

Our crew will:

  • Monitor all activities for passenger safety and comfort
  • Operate skiffs for shoreline and snorkeling excursions
  • Maintain the boat’s cleanliness and smooth operation
  • Navigate the boat to maximize wildlife experiences

Searcher Naturalists

Experts enhance your wildlife adventure

Two professional naturalists join each tour — researchers, rangers, marine biologists, university professors, and nature photographers. Chosen for their knowledge of marine mammals, birds, ecology, and ocean and land habitats, but they are also personable and eager to share their love of Baja’s wild places with you. In the evenings naturalists may show an illustrated program previewing the wildlife to be seen the next day and share insights on what was already seen. You can be sure they are scouring the seas for marine life, identifying birds from the skiffs, hiking the trails, snorkeling the coves, combing the beach, sharing the best of Baja with you!