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Board a Zodiac at Marina de Cabo San Lucas and head to Santa María and Chileno Bays for two 30-minute snorkeling swims in the Sea of Cortez. Small groups, guided snorkeling, a light beach lunch, and a post-snorkel visit to Land’s End make this a compact, high-value marine day trip.
Board a Zodiac at Marina de Cabo San Lucas and head to Santa María and Chileno Bays for two 30-minute snorkeling swims in the Sea of Cortez. Small groups, guided snorkeling, a light beach lunch, and a post-snorkel visit to Land’s End make this a compact, high-value marine day trip.
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The marina wakes like a contained ocean—boats breathing diesel, guides checking masks, and the late-morning sun sliding gold over the water. A Zodiac cuts loose from the dock and the shore blurs into a coastline of sheer rock, hidden coves and beaches that dare you to jump in. For three-and-a-half hours, the Sea of Cortez becomes the main character: clear enough to read the movement of schools of fish, loud with the nasal chat of sea lions, and broad enough to make the arch at Land’s End feel like the gateway to another world.
moderate.
3–4 hours.
Moderate; participants should be comfortable swimming short distances and able to climb in and out of a small boat.
Each snorkeling stop is approximately 30 minutes, giving you time to explore the reef while keeping the group schedule on track.
Yes—mask, fins, and a snorkel vest are provided and included in the tour price.
Children aged 5 and up can participate but must be accompanied by an adult; assess your child’s comfort in open water before booking.
Restrooms are available at the marina before departure and often at the beach staging area, but facilities are limited while on the water.
Tours may be canceled for high winds or rough seas with a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours prior; operators monitor conditions closely for safety.
A dock fee may be payable on arrival—bring cash just in case and confirm any mandatory local fees when you check in.
These bays lie along the Sea of Cortez, a biologically rich gulf documented by early naturalists like Jacques Cousteau; local landscapes reflect tectonic separation of the Baja Peninsula.
Operators encourage reef-safe practices—avoid touching coral and use biodegradable sunscreen; limits on tour sizes help reduce localized pressure on popular snorkel sites.
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