Cabo San Lucas: Snorkeling Cruise, Open Bar & Lunch

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Duration3h 30m

GroupUp to 40

LanguagesEN · ES

Mobile ticketAccepted

Snorkel Cabo’s clear waters, see El Arco & relax with lunch

You’ll cruise from Cabo San Lucas past El Arco and Land’s End with friendly guides and an open bar before anchoring at Santa Maria Bay for snorkeling or paddleboarding. Expect laughter over lunch, easygoing music, and time to lounge in the sun or chat with locals—all included in your day.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Cabo Blue snorkeling and sightseeing cruise

Board the Cabo Blue trimaran
Receive welcome cocktail and VIP service
Relax on large front nets
Visit Pelican Rock and take photos
Stop at Lovers Beach for photo opportunities
See and photograph the Arch of Cabo San Lucas
Snorkel at Santa Maria Bay with provided equipment
Use paddle boards and floating water mat
Enjoy delicious lunch and open bar drinks

The Experience

I’ll be honest—I was a little nervous about snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas. I’m not exactly Jacques Cousteau. But something about stepping onto the Cabo Blue trimaran—bare feet on warm deck, that salty breeze—just made it feel easy. The crew handed out drinks right away (I picked a tamarind margarita, which I still think about), and everyone sort of loosened up as we pulled away from the marina. Music played quietly in the background—someone’s playlist, nothing too touristy—and you could hear gulls overhead. Our guide Mario joked that he could spot pelicans better than anyone else on the boat. He probably wasn’t lying.

We drifted by those wild rock formations near Land’s End and El Arco—the arch itself is more dramatic up close than any Instagram photo lets on. Mario pointed out Lovers Beach and told us how one side faces the Pacific, the other the Sea of Cortez. There were couples taking selfies, but also a family whose little girl kept waving at every passing boat. I tried to say “El Arco” properly; Mario laughed and corrected me gently (I definitely butchered it). It was one of those small moments that sticks with you.

When we anchored at Santa Maria Bay for snorkeling, I hesitated before jumping in—the water looked so clear but colder than I expected. They set us up with masks and fins (everything included), and after a minute of floating above bright fish darting around coral, I forgot all about being self-conscious. Some people grabbed paddleboards or just lounged on these big nets at the front of the boat, sun soaking into their skin. Lunch was simple: turkey baguettes, guacamole, chips—nothing fancy but somehow perfect after swimming. And yeah, open bar meant a couple more margaritas for me.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much with strangers or to feel so calm just drifting there with nothing scheduled except maybe spotting a whale if you’re lucky (we weren’t this time). On the way back to Cabo San Lucas marina, everyone was quieter—wind in our faces, salt drying on our arms. Still thinking about that view under El Arco as we turned for shore…

What’s included

Your day includes all snorkeling gear (mask, fins, tube), paddleboards and a floating water mat when conditions are right.
unlimited drinks from an open bar.
freshly prepared baguette lunches with sides like guacamole and fruit.
music onboard.
plus help from local crew who set everything up while you relax between stops at El Arco and Santa Maria Bay before returning to port.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cabo Blue Boat