Top 15 Snorkeling and Kayaking Trips in Los Cabos

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 tandem kayak from Empacadora Beach to El Arco, Lovers Beach, Divorce Beach, and Pelican Rock. Guides such as Josue, Roberto, Luis, and True lead small groups, explain Cabo’s rock formations, help you spot fish and octopus, and take photos. Early departures can include sunrise views.

“A must to do in Cabo! We had so much fun kayaking! The photos also look amazing! This is a great combo to see El Arco, the sea lions and fish!”

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2.Los Cabos Power snorkel Adventure, Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 872 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Take a high-speed boat from Cabo San Lucas to Chileno Bay, near El Arco, for roughly three hours of snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and sea scooter use. Cabo Adventures supplies the gear and serves quesadillas with salsa. Guides such as Mike, Paco, Shaggy, and Chaka have earned praise for friendly help and strong water supervision.

“Shaggy and staff were wonderful. They made our excursion’s very memorable. We had an amazing experience.”

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

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

Start from the beach at Santa María Bay and paddle a tandem kayak toward Chileno Bay, with guides such as Marco, Carlos, Maury, and Paco helping along the way. Snorkel for about an hour among fish and coral, use provided gear and wetsuits, and ride back in an air-conditioned van. Conditions may change the route.

“The tour guides were fantastic! They picked us up from the hotel on time and drove us to the beach. We had a great time! Marcos and Michael were extremely friendly and helpful. The views were wonderful. We were able to see turtles in the ocean while kayaking. I like that we took a break to have some water and reapply sunscreen. Marcos paddled with us while kayaking and Michael met us at the meeting point with more water and snacks. Once we got to the beach we cooled down, and Michael went snorkeling with us. I love that they provided life jackets, so I felt safe. My only caveat…”

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4.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, pause for about 40 minutes of snorkeling at Pelican Rock, and view Lover’s Beach, Divorce Beach, and Cabo’s famous rock formations. High Tide Los Cabos supplies boards, snorkel gear, snacks, water, and optional hotel transport.

“We had an amazing experience! The guides were fantastic. You should know there is No boat or booze. I booked this thinking there was a boat/booze cruise. The experience is beautiful from the beginning to the end. Only thing I would recommend is maybe an ice chest full of alcohol to celebrate at the end.”

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5.The Arch and Lover’s Beach Kayaking + Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 307 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $102

Paddle a sit-on-top double kayak from Cabo San Lucas Bay to The Arch, Lover’s Beach, and the sea lion colony at Land’s End. Guides such as Casey and Carlos provide safety help, gear, snacks, photos, and snorkeling time at Pelican Rock or Neptune’s Finger. Hotel pickup serves San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas.

“Pick up at our hotel was seamless, quick journey to the marina. Kayaking to Lands End was a really great way to get up close to The Arch and Lovers/Divorced beach. Snorkelling was amazing, saw many varieties of fish. Our guide Alex was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to get out on the water!”

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

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

Paddleboard or kayak from Cannery Beach to Cabo’s famous Arch with guides such as Jorge, Maria, Arturo, and Esme. You’ll learn about the sea life, stop for photos, then snorkel near Pelican Rock among more than 20 kinds of fish. Early departures offer calmer water and fewer boats.

“Our guides were so friendly and patient- special thanks to Otero (hope that’s how to spell his name). Thanks again =)”

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7.Kayaking and Snorkeling in Two Pristine Bays

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

Paddle from secluded Las Viudas to Santa Maria and Chileno Bays in a sit-on-top double kayak. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide, often Casey or Carlos, handles gear, safety, snacks, and transport. Expect moderate exercise, rocky reefs, clear water, and a possible whale sighting during this four-hour Cabo outing.

“We are novice to kayaking. Chris was patient and did great with teaching the basics. That went a long way in decreasing my wife’s fear of the sea. We would definitely do it again.”

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

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

Paddle from Empacadora Beach to Cabo’s famous Arch with a guide such as Josue, Pablo, or Jas. Stop for sea lions and photos, walk at Lovers Beach, see Divorce Beach, then snorkel at Pelican Rock. The 2.5-hour trip includes water, a granola bar, gear, transport, and a maximum of four people.

“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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9.Kayak to The Arch & Snorkel + Transport & Photos

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

Paddle a tandem kayak from Cannery Beach to Cabo’s Arch with a bilingual guide such as Josué, Fernando, or Pablo. Stop at Lovers Beach, walk to Divorce Beach, then snorkel among fish and sea lions at Pelican Rock. Hotel transport, snacks, gear, and Arch photos are included.

“What really sold us was that they provided transportation. Sasha was so lovely, punctual, and genuinely kind. We even bonded over our love for our dogs and, of course, had to share photos. Once we arrived at the beach, our guide was friendly, funny, and made the whole experience even better. Overall, this was truly the highlight of our vacation.”

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10.Private Glass bottom Kayak and snorkel at two Bays

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

Start with hotel pickup or meet at Plaza Gali, then launch a tandem glass-bottom kayak from Santa María Beach. Paddle toward Chileno Bay with a private guide, snorkel for about an hour, and return by air-conditioned vehicle. Early starts bring calmer water. Minimum age is 6, and tandem kayaks hold up to 425 pounds.

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11.Private Paddleboard and snorkel at the arch

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

Paddle from the beach to El Arco with a private guide, then snorkel for about 40 minutes at Pelican Rock among tropical fish and possible sea lions. Guides such as Fernando, Alan, Pedro, Hugo, and Marco have led this outing. Round-trip transport, boards, snorkel gear, water, and snacks are included.

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12.Paddle Boarding or Kayak and Snorkeling

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

Paddle board or kayak from La Empacadora Beach toward Cabo’s famous Arch, Lover’s Beach, and Neptune’s Finger with a Cabo Nature guide such as Jorge or Maria. Stop at Pelican Rock to snorkel among more than 20 fish species, then enjoy fresh fruit and juice on the beach. The two-hour trip suits confident beginners and active adults.

“We were in Baja at the beginning of January and I loved my kayaking experience with Jorge, he was an amazing guide, kind, passionate and had true knowledge of the Mar de Cortes, the sealife and wildlife of the Baja peninsula and surrounding places. Jorge was very patient and provided the appropriate time to guide me on the kayaking maneuvers and ensure I felt safe and comfortable. :)”

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

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

Paddle a glass-bottom kayak from Santa Maria Bay toward Chileno Bay, then snorkel among fish, sea urchins, eels, and possible turtles. Guides such as Carlos, Nacho, Hugo, Paco, Alan, and Edgar have led this outing, adapting the route when wind or waves make kayaking unsafe. Hotel pickup, gear, snacks, and drinks are included.

“We liked the Santa Maria Bay, the snorkeling was the best I've seen in a while even when we went in the afternoon when the water is a little rougher. We didn't kayak due to rough waters between the two bays. Instead we went to the dry riverbed and did a hike to a spring. It was very cool. The only thing that was stressful at the end was that we barely made our tender boat back to the cruise at 7pm. But thanks to Carlos and Louie we made the second to last tender boat.”

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

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

Paddle a tandem kayak from Las Viudas Beach to Chileno Bay with a small group of up to six. Guide Josué helps you feel at ease in the water, while the route passes Santa Maria Bay and La Bufadora before snorkeling over a reef and relaxing with snacks, shade, showers, and beach time.

“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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15.Snorkel, Paddle-board, and/or Kayak Tour

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

Spend three hours on Cabo San Lucas Bay with bilingual guides, choosing among snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and sea scooters. You will visit a prime snorkeling area, look for turtles, dolphins, manta rays, and fish, then cruise past sea lions and the Arch. Daniel is one guide praised for attentive service.

“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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