Snorkeling Cabo Pulmo: 226 fish species and living coral reef

Spend three hours underwater where the water stays clearest in the Cabo area

Snorkeling at Cabo Pulmo puts you in the water with a certified guide, snorkeling equipment, snacks, water and lunch at a local restaurant included. The marine preserve sits about two hours from Cabo San Lucas and holds the only living hard coral reef in the Sea of Cortez, home to at least 226 fish species and an endangered gulf grouper. Guides speak English or Spanish and welcome children from age 5.

The experience

What makes Cabo Pulmo different is the reef itself. It's the only living hard coral reef in the entire Sea of Cortez, and the waters here stay clearer than anywhere else in the Cabo San Lucas area: visibility sometimes exceeds 100 feet between June and December. At least 226 fish species live in the park, including a refuge for the large and valuable gulf grouper, an endangered species. The certified guide shows you how to use the snorkeling techniques that let you see it all.

The three-hour experience starts with the crew fitting you with the best equipment available and walking you through a few tips so you're comfortable in the water. They're on hand the whole time to help with your gear and show you where to look. After snorkeling, you'll have lunch at a local restaurant, plus snacks and water throughout the day. The marine preserve is about a two-hour drive from Cabo San Lucas, so plan accordingly before you book.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• certified guide in English or Spanish.
• snacks and water.
• lunch at a local restaurant.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 12:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Infant (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Tours cabo s de rl

Is this one for you?The three-hour time commitment leaves room for other activities in your day if Cabo Pulmo is your main stop, but plan the two-hour drive from Cabo San Lucas into your schedule before booking.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

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 fish and marine life will I actually see at Cabo Pulmo?

Cabo Pulmo is home to at least 226 fish species and holds the only living hard coral reef in the Sea of Cortez. The park is also a refuge for the endangered gulf grouper, a large and valuable species you may encounter while snorkeling.

How far is Cabo Pulmo from Cabo San Lucas, and how much travel time should I plan?

The marine preserve is about a two-hour drive from Cabo San Lucas, so you'll need to account for that travel before and after your snorkeling time when planning your day.

What's included in the snorkeling experience?

Snorkeling equipment, a certified guide, snacks and water during the activity, and lunch at a local restaurant afterward are all included. You just bring yourself and a valid ID if needed.

When is the visibility best for snorkeling at Cabo Pulmo?

Visibility is sometimes exceeds 100 feet between June and December, making those months the clearest for seeing the reef and fish species.