Cabo San Lucas Arch & Chileno Bay Snorkel Cruise — Lands End Boat Tour with Open Bar
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Basic fitness and comfort in open water; participants should be able to swim short distances and tread water.
Overview
A brisk three-hour cruise that combines a close view of Cabo’s iconic Arch, a guided snorkel in Chileno Bay, and a lively return with onboard tacos, open bar, and a DJ. Perfect for travelers who want wildlife and party energy in one tidy route.
Cabo San Lucas Arch & Chileno Bay Snorkel Cruise — Lands End Boat Tour with Open Bar
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The marina smells like diesel and grilled lime; the boat’s engine hums, and by the time the skyline of resorts slides past the wake, the jagged silhouette of El Arco appears—an artful gap in the granite that marks where the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez meet. Guests step onto a low-profile cruiser and the guide points, not just at the rock but at the promise of the next three hours: a close pass of Land’s End, pelican-studded rocks, then a calm slip into Chileno Bay where the water flattens and the reef waits.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Arrive early to check in
Check-in is in front of the Breathless Hotel on the marina side; arrive 20–30 minutes early to stow bags and get fitted for snorkel gear.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Bring biodegradable sunscreen—your skin and the reef will thank you; lotions are cheaper onshore but buy quality before boarding.
Secure small electronics
Use a waterproof case or leave phones in a dry bag; waves and spray are constant near the Arch and on open stretches.
Take motion-sickness precautions
If you’re prone to seasickness, use medication or acupressure bands before boarding—conditions near the Arch can be choppier.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- brown pelicans
- sergeant major and angelfish
History
El Arco marks the geographic meeting point of the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California; the area grew from small fishing camps into Cabo San Lucas after 20th-century tourism expansion.
Conservation
The Sea of Cortez is biologically rich but sensitive; operators follow protected-bay rules and encourage reef-safe sunscreen and no-touch policies to reduce impact.
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Recommended Gear
Swimsuit and quick-dry cover-up
Easy to change into for snorkeling and comfortable for a sun-soaked cruise.
summer specific
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the marine ecosystem; apply before you board.
Water shoes or reef sandals
Protects feet when entering/exiting the boat and in rocky shallows.
summer specific
Waterproof phone case or small dry bag
Keeps valuables safe from spray during the Arch transit and splashes while snorkeling.