Snorkeling in Loreto Bay National Park: 35-foot Catamaran

Four hours on the water with snorkel gear, paddleboards and an open bar

Snorkel Loreto Bay National Park from a 35-foot catamaran sailboat carrying a maximum of nine guests, with lunch, drinks, snorkeling equipment and paddleboards included. The boat departs from Puerto Escondido marina with pickup provided. A guide in English or Spanish leads the experience and teaches sailing basics while you watch for whales, dolphins and turtles en route to the snorkel site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sea of Cortez4h
2. Loreto Bay National Park4h

Catamaran cruise and snorkeling adventure

• Board 35-foot catamaran sailboat
• Sail across Sea of Cortez
• Watch for whales, dolphins, turtles
• Learn sailing basics and wildlife info
• Snorkel in Loreto Bay
• Enjoy lunch and snacks onboard
• Listen to Reggae and Latin music
• Play games and visit open bar
• Cruise back to Puerto Escondido marina

The experience

A 35-foot catamaran takes you across the Sea of Cortez toward the Islands of Loreto, where the crew watches for marine life and your guide explains the local wildlife. On the way, you'll learn sailing basics (weather permitting) and get oriented to the boat. Once you reach Loreto Bay National Park, you enter the water with full snorkeling gear to explore the bay's reefs and fish.

Lunch and snacks come on board, followed by music and games as you cruise back to Puerto Escondido marina. An open bar runs throughout the day. If you want to stay on deck, paddleboards are available, and the boat has a restroom on board. The whole experience runs about four hours from start to finish.

Pickup from your hotel or accommodation is included, and the guide speaks English or Spanish. The smaller group size, a maximum of nine passengers, means more space on deck and more personalized attention from the crew than larger tour boats offer.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup.
• snorkeling equipment and paddleboards.
• lunch and snacks.
• alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day.
• onboard restroom.
• English or Spanish-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 16

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wild Loreto

Is this one for you?The small group of up to nine passengers suits anyone who wants more attention from the crew and more space on deck than a larger catamaran offers, without sacrificing the full day of sailing, snorkeling and music.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): 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's the snorkeling like in Loreto Bay National Park?

Loreto Bay National Park protects coral reefs and marine life in the Sea of Cortez. You snorkel directly from the boat once it reaches the bay, with all equipment provided and a guide present in the water to point out the local species.

How long does the catamaran snorkeling trip take?

The full experience is about four hours, including the sail out to the bay, snorkeling time, lunch on board, and the return cruise to Puerto Escondido marina.

What's included in the price?

Snorkeling equipment, lunch, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, paddleboards, hotel pickup, and use of the onboard restroom are all included. A guide in English or Spanish leads the experience.

How many people go on the boat?

The catamaran carries a maximum of nine guests, creating a smaller, more intimate group than larger snorkeling tours in the area.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join?

The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The guide will be with you in the water, and all snorkeling equipment is provided and fitted on board.