Cabo Highlights: Sail, Snorkel, Taste and Explore the Arch in a Day
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic swimming ability for snorkeling and the ability to board a ladder from the water.
Overview
Pack a morning of sailing, snorkeling, tequila tasting and artisan visits into a single four-hour loop around El Arco. This Cabo Highlights tour is an efficient, scenic primer on the Baja coast that blends marine wildlife, a reef snorkel and local flavors.
Cabo Highlights: Sail, Snorkel, Taste and Explore the Arch in a Day
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The catamaran slips from the marina while the city peels away—white buildings shrinking, palms folding back. Salt air pushes against the rail as the captain arcs toward El Arco, the rock formation that has defined this stretch of Baja for centuries. Passengers rotate between camera lenses and cocktail glasses; children stare at spray-tipped seas; someone on the bow points out a sea lion clambering on the colony rock like a punctuation mark.
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Adventure Tips
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The Sea of Cortez is ecologically sensitive—use reef-safe sunscreen to protect coral and marine life.
Guard against seasickness
If you’re prone to motion sickness, take remedies before boarding; ginger or a travel band can help.
Pack small bills
Bring cash for local artisans, tips and small purchases in the marina as some vendors prefer cash.
Confirm pickup details
Reconfirm hotel pickup 72 hours ahead and provide ship/dock info if arriving by cruise to avoid delays.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- California sea lions
- Brown pelicans
History
El Arco has been a maritime landmark for centuries, formed by granite exposed to millennia of wind and wave; the marina grew later as fishing and trade turned into tourism.
Conservation
Operators encourage reef-safe practices and limit direct interaction with sea life; visitors are asked not to feed wildlife and to use biodegradable products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protect skin and local reefs from chemical sunscreens.
summer specific
Swimsuit and towel
You’ll be in the water for snorkeling and want something quick-drying for the boat.
summer specific
Light windbreaker
Mornings and late afternoons can be breezy on the open water.
winter specific
Water shoes or reef sandals
Protect feet on rocky shores and slippery boat decks.