Cabo San Lucas: Catamaran Snorkel, Lunch & Open Bar
Sail Past the Arch, Snorkel Two Bays, Eat Tacos on the Water
You board a solar-powered catamaran at Cabo San Lucas marina, sail to Chileno or Santa María bay, snorkel with provided gear among grouper and rays, lounge on the boat's nets while the spray hits you, and eat a fresh taco buffet with unlimited domestic drinks. The whole experience takes 3.5 hours and ends back at the pier by early afternoon.
Step-by-step itinerary
Sail, snorkel, and enjoy lunch
- Board solar-powered catamaran
- Sail along Sea of Cortez coast
- Snorkel at Chileno or Santa María Bay
- Relax with preferred drink on board
- Enjoy Mexican taco buffet lunch
- Pass landmarks: Pelican Rock, Lover's Beach, Neptune's Finger, Arch
- Return to marina pier
What’s included
Your day includes hotel or marina pickup at the designated time, use of snorkeling equipment, entry to Chileno or Santa María bay, a Mexican taco buffet lunch with vegetarian options, and unlimited domestic drinks from the open bar throughout the sailing excursion. The catamaran is solar-powered and features nets for lounging, and you'll pass landmarks including Pelican Rock, Lover's Beach, Neptune's Finger and the Arch at Land's End before returning to the marina pier.
Times
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10:30
Before you book
Operated by Sunrider Tours
Prices and times updated 6 days ago
Traveler reviews
The experience
There's something about the moment the boat leaves the marina: the engine quiets, the sails catch, and suddenly you're moving through the Sea of Cortez without the noise. The catamaran is solar-powered, which sounds like a small detail until you realize you're floating in near-silence while the coast slides past. You'll head toward Chileno or Santa María bay depending on conditions, and the snorkeling gear is already waiting for you. The water is clear enough that you see the fish before you're fully in, and the marine life here (grouper, snappers, the occasional ray) doesn't seem bothered by visitors. It's not a crowded reef. It's just you and the water and whatever's swimming underneath.
After you climb back aboard, there's time to dry off and move to the nets strung across the bow. That's where most people end up, half-submerged, letting the spray wash over them while the boat drifts. The open bar runs the whole time, so you're holding a drink and watching Pelican Rock and the Arch at Land's End pass by. Around midday, the crew sets up lunch on deck: a taco buffet with chicken, pastor, roast beef, and vegetarian options, plus rice, beans, guacamole and fresh pico de gallo. It's not fancy, but it's made fresh and it tastes better when you're salt-dried and the boat is rocking gently underneath you. The whole trip runs 3.5 hours, and you're back at the marina pier by early afternoon.
The one thing to know is that alcohol doesn't start flowing until after you're out of the water. The crew keeps it straightforward about that. You also need to be at the marina 30 minutes before departure, which means planning your morning around the boat's schedule rather than the other way around. If you're coming from a cruise ship, the tour operator will notify you at least 12 hours ahead if there's any change to the boat itself.
Is this one for you?This works well if you want snorkeling, food and a full afternoon on the water without arranging separate bookings: the fixed 3.5-hour schedule and included gear mean you show up and the boat handles the rest.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.
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 time does the snorkel tour leave Cabo San Lucas?
The tour departs from the Marina in Cabo San Lucas in the morning. You must arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
Is snorkeling gear included?
Yes, snorkeling equipment is provided. Alcohol is not available until after the snorkel activity.
What's included in the lunch?
A Mexican taco buffet with chicken fajitas, pastor, roast beef, vegetarian tacos, rice, beans, guacamole and pico de gallo. Vegetarian options are available.
How long is the catamaran tour?
The trip is 3.5 hours total, including sailing, snorkeling, and lunch on board.
Is the bar really unlimited?
Yes, an open domestic bar is available throughout the sailing excursion, though alcohol service begins after snorkeling.
What landmarks will we see?
The route passes Pelican Rock, Lover's Beach, Neptune's Finger, and the Arch at Land's End.
Can pregnant travelers join?
Pregnant travelers are welcome with more than 3 months gestation and medical permission.
Cabo San Lucas: Catamaran Snorkel, Lunch & Open Bar
3h 30m · EN · ES
from US$ 115 per person
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