Private Snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas: 42ft Sailing Yacht

The crew handles the sailing while you choose how much time to spend in the water.

Private snorkeling aboard a 42-foot sailing yacht in Cabo San Lucas, where you set the itinerary—snorkel at Pelican's Rock, cruise past the Arch and Lover's Beach, and see the sea lion colony. The boat is yours alone with a full crew, lunch, snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks included; snorkeling gear is provided. A live guide speaks English or Spanish, and the experience runs three hours, though you can request a longer cruise or more snorkeling time after booking.

The Experience

You book the entire boat, not a seat on a shared one. The crew handles the sailing and navigation while you decide how the day unfolds—more time snorkeling at Pelican's Rock, a longer drift past the Arch, or a detour to see the sea lion colony. The itinerary is a recommendation, not a fixed route. If you want to spend the afternoon mostly in the water or extend the cruise beyond the standard three hours, you arrange that directly with the operator after booking.

The snorkeling happens in Cabo's warm waters at Pelican's Rock, where tropical fish are the draw. Gear is provided and included; you bring nothing but a swimsuit. Between water time, the crew serves light lunch and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks—the kind of setup that makes a private boat worth the cost. The boat itself is a 42-foot sailing yacht, so you're not on a speedboat or a crowded catamaran; the pace is built around sailing, not rushing between stops.

The route typically moves from Pelican's Rock toward Cabo's famous Arch, Lover's Beach and the sea lion colony—the landmarks most visitors come to see from the water. The crew hoists the sails once snorkeling is done and you head back to the marina. A live guide in English or Spanish is part of the crew, so questions about what you're seeing get answered as you go. The whole experience is three hours, though you can ask for a longer day when you contact the operator after checkout.

What’s included

• Private use of the entire 42-foot sailing yacht with crew.
• snorkeling gear and instruction.
• light lunch.
• snacks.
• unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cabo Sailing Ocean Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the boat and crew to yourself—no strangers, no fixed schedule, no rushing between stops. The crew sails while you decide whether to spend the afternoon mostly underwater or split time between snorkeling and watching the Arch and sea lion colony from the deck.

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Top questions

Can we change the snorkeling spots or spend more time in the water?

The itinerary is a recommendation, not a fixed plan. You can ask for a different route, more snorkeling time or a longer cruise when you contact the operator after booking, and they'll work with you on it.

What's included in the lunch and drinks?

Light lunch, snacks, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks are all included. Snorkeling gear is provided as well.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The boat holds up to four passengers. You book the entire 42-foot yacht, so it's yours alone with the crew.

What is Pelican's Rock like for snorkeling?

Pelican's Rock is where the snorkeling begins—it's a spot in Cabo's warm waters known for tropical fish. The crew will take you there first before moving on to the other landmarks.

Is the guide included, and what languages do they speak?

A live guide is part of the crew and speaks English or Spanish. They're there to answer questions about what you see as you sail and snorkel.

What happens if we want to sail longer than three hours?

The standard experience is three hours, but you can request a longer cruise when you contact the operator after booking. They'll let you know if it's possible and what the cost would be.