14 Snorkeling and Kayaking Trips in Cabo San Lucas Worth Booking

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.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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3.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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4.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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5.Private Yacht Cruise 4 Hour- Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours aboard a private yacht from Cabo San Lucas, visiting the Arch, sea lion colonies, and either Santa Maria or Chileno Bay. Crew members may include Lewis, Jorge, Eli, Sergio, Maya, Leo, Alejandra, Janet, or Abby. Snorkel, paddle board, fish, swim, and enjoy drinks, snacks, towels, and gear.

“We rented the private yacht for our group of 8. The boat was in great shape and was plenty big for our groups size. The crew was awesome, very knowledgeable, attentive, and accommodating. We wanted to add an extra hour on the boat (an extra $100 an hour) to do more sightseeing and they accommodated our request. It was an awesome day at sea and one of our best days on our trip in Cabo.”

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6.Los Cabos: Kayaking and Snorkeling in Two Pristine Bays

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 4 hours · from $102

Paddle from Las Viudas to Santa Maria and Chileno Bays with guides such as Casey and Carlos. You’ll use sit-on-top double kayaks, snorkel at two beaches, watch for whales and rays, and get round-trip pickup from your Cabo hotel.

“Saw lots of different fishes, whales while kayaking, our guides Casey & Carlos were great! Would do the tour everyday if I could!”

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7.Paddleboard Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Start at Empacadora Beach at 8am and paddle a stable board to El Arco with guides such as Josue, Paco, Pablo, or Jas. Stop at Lovers Beach, walk to Divorce Beach, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and return after about 2.5 hours. Pickup, gear, snacks, water, and Arch photos are included.

“If you’re into water activities, I highly recommend this experience. It was challenging at times on the water with the waves coming in from the surrounding boats, but the experience was safe, enjoyable, and very unique. Just be calm and listen to directions from the guide. Josue, our guide, was awesome. This is a “must-do” when you visit cabo”

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8.Los Cabos: Kayak to The Arch & Snorkel + Transport & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Paddle from Cannery Beach to Cabo San Lucas Arch with guides such as Josué, Fernando, or Pablo, then walk Lovers Beach and snorkel Pelican Rock. Sunrise departures offer cooler weather, quiet beaches, and possible whale sightings. Transport, gear, snacks, and Arch photos are included.

“If you are planning to see the Arch, Land's End, Lovers and Divorce Beach - kayaking is the best way to go about doing it. Josué, our guide, navigated us through all of the boat traffic and got us up in close to the attractions for the best possible experience! Josué is passionate about his job and about his country and it's history and it was very enjoyable to see and hear him tell stories about Mexico and the area. The snorkling portion of the tour was phenominal! We saw all kinds of fish - and an octopus - in a very private setting, as the boats aren't able to…”

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9.Private Glass bottom Kayak and snorkel at two Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Start at Santa María Beach, paddle a tandem glass-bottom kayak toward Chileno Bay, then snorkel among fish, coral, and possible turtles or octopus. A private guide, gear, snacks, transport, and flexible timing are included. Morning departures usually offer calmer water.

“There was good and bad, but the 5 stars is for them stepping up to good customer service. They gave us a refund because we didn't end up doing either activity (very cold day) and we'd had issues communicating to them and finding them. But the two tour guides (and the office) handled the situation beautifully and should we ever get back to Cabo we will definitely schedule this again!”

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10.Private Paddleboard and snorkel at the arch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Paddle from the beach toward El Arco with a private guide such as Fernando, Pedro, Hugo, or Marco, then snorkel for about 40 minutes at Pelican Rock. Expect sea lions, tropical fish, Playa del Amor, Divorce Beach views, round-trip transfers, and a morning schedule that favors calmer water.

“Hugo was a great guide for SUP the Arch! Paddle out was quick and easy and spent about 20 minutes at the arch and window to the pacific. Then beached the boards at Pelican Rock beach and snorkeled around 45 minutes and got photos with a Sea Lion.”

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11.Cabo san Lucas: Paddle Boarding or Kayak and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $78Best value

Paddle board or kayak from La Empacadora Beach to Cabo’s Arch, Lover’s Beach, and Neptune’s Finger with an English or Spanish speaking guide. Stop at Pelican Rock to snorkel among more than 20 fish species, then enjoy fresh fruit and juice on the beach. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“Snorkeling was wonderful. I would have liked more time, especially to look closer near the rocks & reefs--there was so much to see! And I would have liked getting out to explore lovers beach. Maria was a terrific leader, adapting the pace to our group. I'm an experienced kayaker, but felt very tired after paddling through the currents and waves from all the boats. Also from keeping up with my college-athlete daughter. This was a memorable and fun activity!”

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12.Cabo: Half-Day Kayak & Snorkel to Santa Maria & Chileno Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Spend three hours exploring Santa Maria and Chileno bays from shore, with guided snorkeling, a glass-bottom kayak, reef views, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Carlos, Nacho, Louie, Hugo, Paco, Alan, and Edgar have led highly praised outings, though wind can change the route.

“Carlos and Nacho were excellent. We got picked up right on time in the exact spot. The weather was windy so they modified our plan a bit but they were open to the original plan if we wanted to do it. Our group trusted their opinion on the modified plan and it was great. They took care of all the manual stuff with the kayaks and safely took us out to the arch and snorkeling beach. I was thankful for Carlos expertise because the current was swift that day and he kept us safe. Some of the groups out there didn’t have good guides and they were getting swept away.…”

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13.Kayak from Viudas Beach to Chileno Bay & Snorkel + Beach Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Join guide Josué for a small-group tandem kayak trip from Las Viudas Beach to Chileno Bay. Paddle past Santa Maria Bay and La Bufadora, snorkel among colorful fish, then rest with snacks, shade, bathrooms, and showers. Pickup is available from Cabo San Lucas, the Tourist Corridor, and San José del Cabo.

“The scenery was beautiful and the guide was amazing! His name was Josuey? I might have spelled it wrong, but he took 15 minutes to get me comfortable to do the snorkeling part of the tour and pulled me around with him while we snorkeled so I could just try to relax and look at the fish. It was awesome and I plan on going again next year! I didn't get good pic, i was too busy watching everything under the water! :)”

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14.Cabo San Lucas: Snorkel, Paddle-board, and/or Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Spend three hours on Cabo San Lucas Bay aboard an inflatable Apex boat, choosing snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or a sea scooter. English- and Spanish-speaking guides, including Daniel and his team, help beginners get comfortable while you look for fish, turtles, dolphins, manta rays, and sea lions.

“Two places to snorkel, a chance to try a paddle board or kayak, and a blast speeding over the water! The guide was friendly and helpful, very safety-conscious. When everyone else tried something else, I wanted to keep snorkeling, so our guide came in with me and helped find more fish. Cold water and small jellyfish were the only drawbacks.”

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