Los Cabos snorkel catamaran cruise: Arch and Pelican Rock

Snorkel Pelican Rock without renting a boat or planning the stops

A 4-hour snorkel and catamaran cruise in Los Cabos aboard TwentyFive, a 100-ft triple-deck vessel, takes you past the Arch and Land's End to anchor at Pelican Rock and other Blue Flag bays for swimming and snorkeling in the Sea of Cortez. The boat carries snorkel equipment, an unlimited open bar, and a chef-prepared menu; a guide speaks English or Spanish and pickup is included from your hotel.

The Experience

You have a free afternoon in Los Cabos and want to get on the water without arranging a private boat or figuring out which reef to visit. The catamaran departs from the dock and sails past the Arch, the granite formations at Land's End, and the "Rich & Famous" shoreline lined with resorts and oceanfront estates. Watch for marine life along the way—whales pass through during winter. The boat anchors in one of Cabo's Blue Flag bays where the water stays calm and clear enough to see the bottom.

Once anchored, you put on the snorkel gear (included) and slip into the Sea of Cortez. Pelican Rock and the other bays hold reef fish, rays, and the kind of visibility that makes the swim worth the trip. Between water time, you move around the three-deck catamaran—there is room to spread out, and the open bar runs the whole 4 hours. The chef-prepared menu arrives in courses timed so you are not eating while wet or waiting hungry between swims.

The boat returns to the dock after four hours. A guide in English or Spanish is aboard the whole time, and your hotel pickup and drop-off are arranged before you book, so the only thing you organize is showing up at the meeting point.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment.
• unlimited open bar with beer, wine, and spirits.
• chef-prepared onboard menu.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English or Spanish-speaking guide for the full 4 hours.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Cabo Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a half-day catamaran cruise with swimming and snorkeling included; choose a different tour if you need a full-day offshore adventure or prefer a smaller group setting.

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Top questions

What is Pelican Rock like for snorkeling?

Pelican Rock is a reef in one of Cabo's Blue Flag bays where the catamaran anchors. The water stays calm and clear, and you snorkel among reef fish and rays in the Sea of Cortez.

Is snorkel equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkel equipment is included with the cruise. You do not need to bring or rent gear.

Can I see the Arch from the boat?

Yes. The catamaran sails past the iconic Arch and Land's End at the tip of the Baja peninsula as part of the route, so you see it from the water before anchoring at the snorkel site.

What is the unlimited open bar like on a 4-hour cruise?

The open bar runs for the full 4 hours and includes beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks. A chef-prepared menu is also served throughout the day.

How does pickup work?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You arrange the meeting point when you book, and the catamaran operator coordinates the timing with your hotel.

Can children go on this cruise?

Children are welcome from age 5. The boat has space for families, and snorkel gear is available in smaller sizes.