Cabo San Lucas: Private Boat Snorkeling & Santa Maria Beach

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Duration3h 30m

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Three hours on your own boat, snorkeling at Santa Maria, drinks the whole way

You board a private trimaran in Cabo San Lucas, cruise past El Arco and Lover's Beach for photos, then anchor at Santa Maria Bay for snorkeling with equipment provided. Lunch and an open bar run the entire three hours. Paddle boards and a floating mat are included, so you can spend as much time in the water as you want without worrying about logistics or extra costs.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour and snorkeling

Board private Cabo Blue boat
Pass El Arco and Lover's Beach
Take photos at landmarks
Arrive at Santa Maria Bay
Snorkel and swim at Santa Maria
Use paddleboards and floating mat
Enjoy cocktails from open bar
Listen to music on Bluetooth system
Have lunch after snorkeling
Receive VIP service from crew

The Experience

You're standing at the dock in Cabo San Lucas with a few hours to fill, or maybe you've been planning this part of the trip for months. Either way, the moment you step onto the Cabo Blue trimaran, you realize this isn't a cattle-car experience — the boat is yours, or at least it feels that way. The crew knows your name before you board. They're already setting up the sound system, pulling out snorkeling gear, and making sure the open bar is stocked. The boat holds up to 45 people, but it never feels crowded because the deck is genuinely spacious; you can move around, find a quiet corner, or plant yourself at the bow without bumping into someone's sunscreen bottle.

The first hour is the scenic part. You'll pass El Arco — that iconic rock formation everyone photographs — and Lover's Beach, where the crew stops long enough for photos but not so long that you're just floating there. Then comes the Sea Lions Colony, and if you're there between mid-December and mid-April, whale watching season means you might see them too, though that's never guaranteed. The captain knows the water and the timing; he's not rushing you through a checklist. After that, you head to Santa Maria Bay, where the snorkeling actually happens. The water is clear enough that you'll see fish immediately, and the crew has set up nets on the front of the boat so you can float there between dips, drink in hand, without having to climb back aboard every time.

Lunch arrives after you've snorkeled, and it's not a sad sandwich situation — it's a real meal. The paddle boards and floating water mat are there if you want them, and most people do; there's something about paddling around Santa Maria in the afternoon that makes the whole thing feel less like a tour and more like you've rented a private beach club that happens to float. The open bar runs the entire time, beginning to end, which means you're not doing the math on drink prices or rationing yourself. Bring your own playlist or let their Bluetooth system handle it. Bring cameras — the light at Santa Maria is the kind that makes mediocre photos look good and good photos look like postcards.

The boat returns after three hours, and you'll have snorkeling equipment, paddle boards, and a floating mat included in the price — nothing to rent separately, nothing to figure out. If you're traveling with small children, they can come; service animals are welcome too. The whole thing is built so that you show up, the crew handles the rest, and you spend the afternoon in the water instead of arranging it yourself.

What’s included

Your three hours include lunch, unlimited drinks from the open bar for the entire duration, snorkeling equipment, paddle boards, and a floating water mat.
The crew handles setup and breakdown.
You'll visit El Arco, Lover's Beach, and the Sea Lions Colony on the way to Santa Maria Bay, where you'll spend the main snorkeling time.
Hotel pickup is not mentioned, so arrange your own transport to the dock or contact the operator directly.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Cabo Blue Boat

Is this one for you?Book this if you want snorkeling and water time in Cabo without arranging your own boat, equipment, or figuring out where to eat — the crew and the open bar take care of all three, leaving you to focus on the water and the photos.