Pelican Rock Los Cabos Snorkeling Glass-Bottom Boat Photos
The sea lions at Pelican Rock are visible from inside the water, not above it.
Snorkeling at Pelican Rock near Los Cabos combines a glass-bottom boat ride past the Arch and a sea lion colony with a guided snorkel session at an exclusive boat-only site, followed by tequila tasting in San Lucas. Hotel pickup and lunch are included. The guide speaks English or Spanish. Five hours total. Available departures are 9am, 11am and 1pm.
Step-by-step itinerary
Snorkel and explore Pelican Rock
- Board glass-bottom boat
- View Arch and sea lion colony
- Snorkel at Pelican Rock
- Tequila tasting and shopping
- Arch of Cabo San Lucas 55m
- Pelican Rock 55m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and return.
- glass-bottom boat ride to the Arch and sea lion colony.
- guided snorkel session at Pelican Rock with sanitized mask, snorkel, fins and flotation vest.
- box lunch with baguette, granola bar, juice, chips and water.
- digital underwater photos.
- tequila tasting and shopping time in San Lucas.
Times
- Every day 09:00 11:00 13:00
Before you book
Operated by Esperanza's Tours
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The experience
Five hours starts with pickup from your hotel and a glass-bottom boat ride to Los Cabos' landmarks: the Arch, rock formations and a sea lion colony visible from above the water before you ever enter it. The boat carries you to Pelican Rock, a snorkeling site accessible only by water, where a guide leads you through a session with sanitized gear: mask, snorkel, fins and a flotation vest. What makes this different from snorkeling off a beach is the depth and the life: the site sits in deeper water where larger fish move through, and the guide positions you to see them instead of drifting wherever the current takes you.
After the water, the day includes tequila tasting and shopping time in San Lucas before the return to your hotel. Lunch is a box meal (baguette, granola bar, juice, chips and water) eaten on the boat between the ride out and the snorkel. Digital photos of your underwater moments are taken by the crew and given to you. You bring your own towel.
A guide in English or Spanish leads the snorkel itself, which matters if you want to know what you are looking at and where to position yourself to see it. The five-hour window is tight enough that the whole sequence (boat ride, snorkel, tasting, return) fits without a second day, but loose enough that you are not rushed through any of it. Children must be with an adult. The boat accepts infants on an adult's lap. Vegetarian lunch is available if you request it when you book.
Is this one for you?The five-hour window fits snorkeling and sightseeing into a single morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, so you have time for other activities in Los Cabos before or after. If you want a longer water adventure or a full-day immersion, this compressed schedule is not the fit. If you are building a day with multiple stops and limited time, the fixed departure times and included transport make the logistics simple.
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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 (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5): 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 is Pelican Rock and why can you only reach it by boat?
Pelican Rock is an exclusive snorkeling site in Los Cabos accessible only by water. The boat-only access keeps it less crowded than beach snorkeling and positions you at depths where larger fish and sea life are more active.
Can I see the sea lions while I'm snorkeling underwater?
Yes, the sea lion colony at Pelican Rock is visible from inside the water during your guided snorkel session, not just from the boat above.
What's included in the lunch on the boat?
Lunch is a box meal with a baguette, granola bar, juice, chips and water. Vegetarian options are available if you request one when booking.
Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear or is it provided?
All snorkel equipment is provided and sanitized: mask, snorkel, fins and a flotation vest are included in the activity.
Are the underwater photos included, or do I need to buy them?
Digital photos of your best underwater moments are taken by the crew and included with the activity at no extra cost.
Pelican Rock Los Cabos Snorkeling Glass-Bottom Boat Photos
5h · EN · ES · at your hotel
from US$ 125 per person
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