Snorkeling and Kayaking in Cabo San Lucas: Glass-Bottom Views
The kayak has a glass bottom so you watch the sea floor while you paddle.
This private snorkeling and kayaking activity in Cabo San Lucas combines a guided snorkel at Pelican Rock with paddling a tandem glass-bottom kayak past the sea lion colony, Lovers Beach, Neptune's Finger and the Arch. Groups stay under four guests. A certified bilingual guide, snorkeling gear, wetsuits on request, bottled water and light snacks are included, along with round-trip transportation from selected tourist areas.
What’s included
- Certified bilingual guide throughout the three-hour activity.
- tandem glass-bottom kayak, paddle, life jacket and snorkeling equipment.
- wetsuits available on request during winter months.
- bottled water and light snacks.
- round-trip transportation from selected tourist areas in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Every day 09:00 10:30 12:00
Information
Snorkel at Pelican Rock and paddle a glass-bottom kayak to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas with a certified bilingual guide.
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The experience
The activity starts on the beach: no boats, no dock, no waiting. You begin with a guided snorkeling session at Pelican Rock, one of the area's richest marine life spots, before moving into the kayak. The tandem glass-bottom kayak is where the day changes: you paddle in clear water while watching the sea floor pass underneath, a view motorized tours cannot offer because they move too fast and sit too high. You'll paddle toward Land's End, passing the sea lion colony, Lovers Beach, Neptune's Finger and the Arch of Cabo San Lucas. The certified bilingual guide shares information about the local marine ecosystem, geology and history as you move through the water.
A three-hour window gives you time to move at your own pace: no rushing between stops, no schedule that ignores the conditions or the group's energy. The private format means your guide adjusts based on what your group wants to do: more snorkeling time, a longer look at the sea lions, a slower paddle to photograph the Arch. Morning departures are usually recommended for calmer waters and better visibility. If wind or ocean conditions prevent access to the Arch area on the day you go, the experience continues around Land's End with scenic paddling, coastline exploration and additional snorkeling time instead.
Round-trip transportation from selected tourist areas is included in an air-conditioned vehicle, and you'll receive exact meeting instructions within 24 hours after booking. Bring a valid ID and wear something you don't mind getting wet. Wetsuits are available on request during winter months. The maximum combined weight on the tandem kayak is 195 kg (425 lbs), and the activity requires basic fitness and comfort in the water. Children as young as six can join, though the experience is not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnancy or serious heart conditions.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 187 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Pelican Rock and why is it the snorkeling stop on this activity?
Pelican Rock is one of the area's best-known marine life locations in Cabo San Lucas, and the guided snorkeling session there is where you begin the activity before moving into the kayak. The reef attracts a variety of fish and other sea creatures, making it a strong choice for seeing the local marine ecosystem up close.
Can I see the Arch of Cabo San Lucas if the weather is bad?
If wind or ocean conditions prevent access to the Arch area, the experience continues around Land's End with scenic paddling, coastline exploration and additional snorkeling time instead. Partial refunds are not provided for route adjustments due to ocean conditions, and if unsafe weather cancels the activity entirely, you'll be offered an alternative date or full refund.
Is transportation from my hotel included in this snorkeling activity?
Round-trip transportation from selected tourist areas in Cabo San Lucas is included in an air-conditioned vehicle. You'll receive exact meeting or pick-up instructions within 24 hours after booking. If you don't receive them, contact the operator at least 24 hours before the activity starts.
What equipment do I need to bring, and what's provided?
The operator provides a tandem glass-bottom kayak, paddle, life jacket, snorkeling equipment, bottled water and light snacks. Wetsuits are available on request during winter months in sizes XL, LG, M and SM. You bring a valid ID and wear clothing you don't mind getting wet. No towels are provided, though your belongings can usually remain in the transportation vehicle during the activity.
How fit do I need to be to paddle a kayak and snorkel for three hours?
The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels and requires basic fitness and comfort in the water. It's not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnancy or serious heart conditions. Children as young as six can participate, and the private format allows your guide to adjust the pace based on your group's energy throughout the three hours.
What happens if I'm late to the meeting point?
The maximum waiting time after your scheduled meeting or pick-up time is 5 minutes. Guests receive exact instructions within 24 hours after booking, so confirm your meeting location and arrival time well before the activity starts.
Operated by High Tide Los Cabos. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Snorkeling and Kayaking in Cabo San Lucas: Glass-Bottom Views
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