The 14 Cabo San Lucas Snorkeling Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 976 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Paddle a stable Hobie kayak from Empacadora Beach to Cabo’s Arch, Lovers Beach, Divorce Beach, and Pelican Rock. Guides such as Josue, Roberto, Luis, and True lead small groups, point out sea life, and take photos. Sunrise departures offer quiet beaches and striking light.

“We had the BEST time kayaking in Cabo today. It was a very busy day and there were many boats on the water, however, our guides were fantastic and kept all of us safe. Snorkeling was not anything I thought I would be able to do because I have a giant fear of the open ocean and I am claustrophobic. Our guides showed me the proper way to do things and I pushed past my fears. It was INCREDIBLE! Our guide helped get me around and through the water and I got to see and experience things I’ve never experienced before. They went above and beyond today for my family.…”

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2.Lands End Luxury Sail and Snorkel Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105

Join Cabo Sailing Ocean Adventures at 9 a.m. for a three-hour yacht trip with snorkeling, lunch, towels, gear, and an open bar. Cruise past El Arco and Lover’s Beach, with crew members such as Angel, David, Javier, or Mario often leading the outing. Whale sightings are possible in season.

“Fantastic sailboating experience. First hour we snorkeled, it was great! We saw thousands of fish. Then we sailed to the arch for pictures. After that we sailed around the bay drinking and eating lunch, chips and salsa. And as a bonus we saw 2 humpback whales. In total 3 hours, 9-12pm. Would do this again!”

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3.Cabo Blue Snorkeling Cruise, Open Bar and Lunch in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 686 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Sail from Cabo San Lucas with Cabo Blue for a 3.5-hour outing to Pelican Rock, Lovers Beach, El Arco, and Santa Maria Bay. Expect about 45 minutes of snorkeling, lunch, an open bar, music, paddleboards, and possible humpback whale sightings from mid-December through mid-April.

“I don’t usually leave reviews, but I had to this time because we had a great time. This tour really made our trip! The trimeran was comfortable, the food was good, and the snorkeling was great. We had about 45 minutes to snorkel in Santa Maria Bay. In early December the water temperature was perfect. As a bonus, the captain was able to get us relatively close to several different pods of Humpback Whales and we were able to view, photograph, and video a full range of whale activities including breaching and fin slapping. We will definitely book with them again next time we are in Cabo!”

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4.Cabo San Lucas Glass Bottom Kayak Tour and Snorkel at Two Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Paddle a tandem glass-bottom kayak from Santa María Bay toward Chileno Bay, then snorkel from shore with guides such as Marco, Maury, Carlos, and Michael. Expect about three hours, beach launches, included gear, hotel transport, and route changes when wind or waves make conditions rough.

“This was so fun! Nico and Carlos were wonderful and accommodating. They even cater the experience by assessing water conditions and can even cater to the group if you have kids or older people in your group. They are knowledgeable and make you feel safe. Very fun and we saw lots of fish! Snorkeling was awesome”

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5.La Paz World Class Snorkeling in Balandras Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $219

Travel from Cabo San Lucas to Pichilingue, then cruise by French catamaran toward Balandra and La Paz. You get breakfast, lunch, snorkeling gear, kayaks, and an open bar. Expect striking beaches, a long road journey, possible jellyfish, and limited access to Balandra’s most famous spots.

“Absolutely the best excursion! The bus ride, while long, was comfortable and totally worth it! The boat is lovely, the staff friendly, the food great and the snorkeling and kayaking was fabulous. Crystal clear water.”

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6.Cabo San Lucas and Santa Maria Bay Snorkeling Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Cruise Cabo’s coast aboard Cabo Blue’s shared trimaran, stopping for Arch photos and about 45 minutes of snorkeling at Santa Maria Bay. Crew members such as Adrian and Brian help with photos, drinks, and water activities. Lunch, open bar, snorkel gear, kayaks, paddleboards, and a floating mat are included.

“Would not message me back after trying to reach out. Would not recommend since I found the same excursion for half the price.”

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7.Snorkeling or Swimming with Sharks in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 517 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

From Cabo’s marina, a PADI-certified shark guide leads you by boat toward pelagic sharks in the Sea of Cortez. You’ll pass the Arch and sea lions, receive a safety briefing, and may swim from a line near sharks. The trip includes gear, snacks, water, and underwater photos.

“Nothing! No sharks! Hardly any fish. The boat broke and it was miserable hot hot 🔥 waiting to get into marina. Over 400 bucks for 2 people fir an absolute horrible time! AND THE ONLY REASON WE CAME TO CABO WAS TO SWIM WITH SHARKS! We could've went anywhere else but we picked HERE and no sharks!”

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8.Los Cabos Snorkeling Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 450 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about three hours snorkeling from the beaches at Santa Maria Cove and Chileno Bay. High Tide Los Cabos provides transport, gear, wetsuits, water, snacks, shade, and English-speaking guides such as Marco, Emilio, Luis, and Pedro. No boat is used, so you enter the sea directly from shore.

“Beautiful snorkeling experience! Marco was a fun guide and provided lots of information about the area and marine life. Both coves are worth seeing with lots of colorful fish & clear water. Highly recommended!”

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9.Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Paddle from the beach toward El Arco with a bilingual guide such as Maury, Mike, or Javi, then snorkel for about 40 minutes at Pelican Rock. The tour includes gear, water, snacks, transport, and views of Lover’s Beach and Divorce Beach, but no boat ride or alcohol.

“My wife and daughter LOVED the day. The guides were super cool. Once in a lifetime experience. Woohoo.”

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10.Los Cabos Arch & Lover’s Beach Tour + Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 283 reviews · 2 hours · from $67Best value

From Baja Snorkel, Luis and the boat crew take you past Lover’s Beach, El Arco, sea lions, caves, and Pelican Rock. You’ll snorkel for about an hour with gear, drinks, and help in English or Spanish, then choose to return or stay at a nearby beach.

“Luca was an excellent guide. We felt safe and well taken care of. Seeing all those colorful fish during snorkeling was a once in a lifetime experience for me.”

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11.Snorkel, Lunch & Sail in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Spend 3.5 hours on a solar-powered catamaran from Cabo Marina, passing the Arch and Lover’s Beach before snorkeling near Santa Maria Beach. Gear, a Mexican taco buffet, and unlimited domestic drinks are included. Expect a lively boat ride, ocean access, and a group of up to 50 people.

“This was the best part of our trip. We would have stayed on the catamaran all day. The staff was fun and super attentive. I would say this a wonderful company if you are looking for fun and relaxation with great food and plenty to drink. We also saw many whales!!”

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12.Cabo San Lucas Private 38 ft Sailing Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take a private three-hour sail from Cabo San Lucas for up to four people. Your crew, including captains such as Gabriel, David, or Caesar, can tailor the outing around El Arco, snorkeling at Pelican Rock, swimming, paddleboarding, or relaxed sailing with drinks and snacks.

“We were able to take this sail boat out for a 3 hour excursion for a very reasonable price - $800 for 4 people. It included a full bar and a light lunch of sandwiches and chips. We went the last few weeks of whale watching season and they told us that there was a 60% chance that we wouldn’t see whales. We were so pleasantly surprised. Seeing whales so close was INCREDIBLE! Having a private boat meant we didn’t have to snorkel earlier in the day (the water was too cold). The crew kept our drinks full of rum punch at our request. We did end up snorkeling for…”

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13.Multimillion Yacht Cabo Cruise Sunset or Snorkel Optional PICKUP!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $74

Sail Cabo San Lucas aboard the EcoCat, a multimillion-dollar catamaran, for roughly two hours of Arch, beach, and Pacific coastline views. Choose the daytime snorkeling departure or sunset cruise, with unlimited drinks, music, optional hotel transport, and a lively crew.

“Loved every second! The crew was awesome, kept us with a cup full! The views were awesome! Wish the snorkeling part was a little longer, but we had fun! We are just water people it was great!”

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14.Kayak or Paddle Board & Snorkel to the Arch with Photos included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Start at Cannery Beach Centro for a small-group paddle or kayak to Cabo’s famous Arch. Guides such as Jorge, Maria, Arturo, and Esme provide safety help and local sea-life information before a Pelican Rock snorkel stop. Photos, equipment, snacks, and water are included.

“Jorge and Esme were amazing. Very smooth experience. Jorge shared so much knowledge and allowed us to have a beautiful time. This is a must do when in Cabo! Super special experience!”

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