Cabo San Lucas: Snorkeling Cruise, Arch & Open Bar

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Duration3h 30m

GroupUp to 40

LanguagesEN · ES

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The Arch rises from the water like a cathedral carved by centuries of waves.

You board a spacious trimaran at Cabo's main marina, cruise past the iconic Arch of Cabo San Lucas with time for photos, then snorkel at Santa Maria Bay with included gear and paddleboards. Lunch, an open bar, and a crew that handles the logistics means you spend three hours on the water without arranging anything else. Whale season runs December through April if timing works out.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Cabo San Lucas snorkeling and sightseeing cruise

Arrive at Marina, Cabo San Lucas
Visit the famous Arch and Land’s End
Snorkel at Santa Maria Beach

The Experience

You're standing at the Main Dock Marina in Cabo San Lucas, coffee in hand, watching the Cabo Blue trimaran bob against the pier. The crew hands you a cocktail before you've even stepped aboard—that's the first signal that this isn't a rushed, tick-the-box kind of morning. The boat holds up to 40 people, which means it's social without feeling crowded, and the wide front nets are where most people end up, stretched out with a drink while the boat cuts toward the Arch. It's the kind of setup that works whether you want to chat with strangers or just sit quiet and watch the coastline.

The Arch itself hits different when you're close to it. The rock formation rises straight from the water at Land's End, where the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez meet, and the crew knows the angles—they'll help you frame shots so the light catches the stone the right way. After you've circled it and filled your phone with photos, the boat heads to Santa Maria Bay for snorkeling. The gear is included: mask, fins, lifejacket, the works. The water clarity and what you'll see depends on the day and the season, but the crew picks a safe spot and you can take your time down there. If you're not feeling the snorkel, there are paddleboards and kayaks on deck (when conditions allow), so you're not locked into one thing for three hours.

The lunch arrives mid-cruise—fresh baguettes with turkey and cheese, guacamole, salsa, tuna salad, chips and fruit. The open bar runs the whole time, so you're not rationing drinks or watching the clock between refills. There's a Bluetooth speaker on deck, which means the vibe shifts depending on who's aboard that day; the crew warns you upfront that no two cruises are the same. If you're traveling during whale season (December 15 through April 15), bring a camera with a decent zoom—gray whales pass through these waters and the crew keeps watch. The whole thing runs three hours, start to finish, which is long enough to feel like a real break without eating your whole day.

If you're arriving on a cruise ship, email your tender time ahead so the crew knows when to expect you back at the dock. The timing matters because tenders don't wait, and the boat operates from the Main Dock Marina by the Flea Market—easy to find once you're off the ship. Weather and ocean conditions can shift what the day looks like, but the crew prioritizes safety and will adjust stops or snorkel locations if needed. Book early in the season if whale watching is on your list; the animals move through on their migration and you want the odds in your favor.

What’s included

Your three-hour cruise includes hotel or marina pickup at the Main Dock, snorkeling gear (masks, fins, lifejackets), paddleboards and kayaks (weather permitting), a freshly prepared lunch of baguettes with turkey and cheese, appetizers including guacamole, salsa, tuna salad, chips and fruit, and unlimited drinks from the open bar with both alcoholic and nonalcoholic options. The crew provides a rinse-off hose and floating water mat (ideal conditions required), and helps with photos at the Arch of Cabo San Lucas and during snorkeling at Santa Maria Bay.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cabo Blue Boat

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the Arch, snorkeling, and a full meal without arranging transport, gear rental, or lunch separately—the three-hour window and included open bar mean you're not watching the clock or your budget between stops.