Snorkeling in Loreto: Ocean Safari & Beach Picnic

The park's best snorkeling spots shift with the weather, so the guide picks them on the day.

Snorkeling in Loreto Bay National Park combines an ocean safari to spot endemic marine species, multiple snorkeling stops inside the park, and a beachside picnic on a deserted island. The activity runs 4 to 5 hours and includes snorkeling gear, beach chairs, an umbrella tent, drinks and snacks. If you're arriving by cruise ship, the operator coordinates timing around your disembarkation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ocean safari, snorkeling, and picnic

• Start ocean safari to observe wildlife
• Stop for snorkeling at best locations
• Enjoy picnic with drinks and snacks
• Relax on beaches and explore islands
• Return to Marina de Loreto

The Experience

The day starts with an ocean safari through Loreto Bay National Park, where you watch for endemic marine species and take in the islands and landscapes the park is known for. The guide then moves to snorkeling stops—usually several of them—chosen based on that day's weather and water conditions. You get the snorkeling equipment and spend time underwater at each location before the boat moves on.

After snorkeling, you pull ashore on a deserted beach for a picnic. Chairs, an umbrella tent, bottled water, soda and snacks are set up for you. This is the time to walk the islands, rest on the white sand and look at the turquoise water without rushing. The activity ends back at Marina de Loreto. If you're on a cruise ship, contact the operator ahead to arrange a start time that works with your disembarkation, or they'll wait for you to get off the ship.

The guide speaks English or Spanish. Public transportation options exist nearby if you need to reach the marina. The activity suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• beach chairs and umbrella tent.
• bottled water, soda and snacks.
• ocean safari through the park with a live guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want snorkeling and beach time in a group setting where the guide picks the stops based on daily conditions.

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Top questions

What kind of marine life will I see on the ocean safari?

The ocean safari in Loreto Bay National Park focuses on endemic marine species—animals found nowhere else—and the guide points them out as you move through the islands. The exact species depend on the season and conditions on the day you go.

How many times do we stop to snorkel?

The guide makes multiple snorkeling stops inside the park, choosing the locations based on weather and water conditions that day. The number of stops can vary, but the activity is built around spending real time in the water at each one.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included in the activity. You don't need to bring or rent your own gear.

What happens if I'm arriving on a cruise ship?

If you're disembarking from a cruise, contact the operator in advance to set a start time that works with your schedule, or they will wait for you to clear the ship before beginning the activity.

What's provided during the beach picnic?

The picnic includes beach chairs, an umbrella tent for shade, bottled water, soda and snacks. You have time to walk the islands, relax on the beach and enjoy the scenery before heading back to the marina.