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Snorkeling Tips for Visiting Cabo

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Cabo San Lucas is a snorkeler’s paradise with clear waters and colorful marine life. To make the most out of your Cabo snorkeling adventure, follow these tips from the snorkeling experts:

Snorkeling tips for Cabo: Choose the Right Snorkeling Gear

Snorkeling at Los Cabos

Most tour operators are providing snorkeling gear. Knowing that the gear is used often and in high turnover, it is, in most cases, looked after.

Investing in quality snorkeling gear is essential for an enjoyable experience.

Opt for well-fitting open-heel fins that give you propulsion without tiring your legs quickly.

Choose a mask that provides a water-tight seal on your face.

For added convenience, select a snorkel with a dry top valve that prevents water from entering the tube.

Wear a Rash Guard or Wetsuit

The water temperature in Cabo averages 75°F to 80°F degrees. While refreshing, extended swims can cause you to get chilled.

Wearing a rash guard helps retain body heat while protecting against jellyfish stings. A lightweight wetsuit is also a good option for cooler months.

Cabo snorkeling tip: Wear a rush-guard UV protection shirt

Find the Snorkeling Hot Spots

Ask your hotel concierge or tour guide for recommendations on the best snorkeling locations during your stay. Top snorkeling spots include Pelican Rock, Santa Maria Bay, Chileno Bay, and Cabo San Lucas Marine Park.

The small village of Cabo Pulmo, located with the ‘Cabo Pulmo Marine National Park‘ on the East Cape facing the Sea of Cortez, is a fantastic snorkeling stop.

A trip to Cabo Pulmo from Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo is a day trip (meaning drive to and from + activity). You may want to consider an overnight.

The following link will take you to a YouTube page where you can view what Cabo Pulmo Snorkeling is like.

Be aware of currents and boat traffic when choosing your entry point.

Watch the Weather and Water Conditions

Check forecasts for wind and wave conditions affecting water clarity and safety at snorkeling sites.

Early morning outings usually provide the calmest seas.

Avoid snorkeling on highly windy days when visibility is reduced and currents are stronger.

Snorkeling tip: snorkel on smooth sea.

Go with a Guide

Joining a guided snorkeling tour takes you directly to top spots while providing equipment and expertise.

Guides know the safest entry points and best routes for maximizing your underwater experience. Tours can take you to premier snorkeling locations like Pelican Rock, inaccessible from shore.

With these handy tips, you’ll be ready to enjoy the fantastic snorkeling playground Cabo has to offer.

Remember the sunscreen and waterproof camera to capture your underwater adventures! Let the snorkeling begin.

Selected Snorkeling Tours & Activities

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Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

Live an unforgettable experience kayaking to the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas.

4.96 / 5 - Excellent(425 Reviews)
2 hours 30 minutes Free CancellationViator.com | TripAdvisor.com

from: $90 USD

From$90 USD

Live an unforgettable experience kayaking to the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas. Our Hobie kayaks are very stable and we provide all the necessary safety equipment for you to have a pleasant experience. We have the only tour in which you can enjoy the sunrise rowing in the sea. Likewise, we keep small groups so that you can enjoy the specialized service of our guides, people who are passionate about their region and will gladly share stories and interesting information throughout the trip and can assist in identifying the underwater diversity while snorkeling in the reef of Pelican's Rock.

Snorkel Cruise in Los Cabos

Enjoy a wonderful snorkeling cruise in Los Cabos aboard the Pez Gato and sail to Santa Maria Bay to discover the amazing underwater world.

4.62 / 5 - Excellent(123 Reviews)
4 hours Free CancellationViator.com | TripAdvisor.com

from: $99 USD

From$99 USD

Enjoy a wonderful snorkeling cruise in Los Cabos aboard the Pez Gato and sail to Santa Maria Bay to discover the amazing underwater world. You'll swim in tropical waters with abundant sea life and enjoy an open bar, soft drinks and lunch on board.

Private Boat Snorkeling all included in Cabo San Lucas 3 hours

See Cabo San Lucas from your own private boat on a 3 hour cruise.

4.99 / 5 - Excellent(152 Reviews)
3 hours 30 minutes Free CancellationViator.com | TripAdvisor.com

from: $1100 USD

From$1100 USD

See Cabo San Lucas from your own private boat on a 3 hour cruise. This is the Cabo Blue experience that you have heard of. The world class crew is there just for you to ensure you will receive your most memorable experience. The Cabo Blue Boat is perfectly built for groups of all sizes, being spacious so you can easily move around freely. Get ready to capture the most amazing photos at Pelican Rock, Lover´s Beach, El Arco, Sea Lions Colony and more. We will take you to the famous beach of Santa Maria to enjoy swimming, snorkeling, paddle boards and a floating water mat. All included!!!! The amazing VIP crew will help make this an experience to remember!! Cabo Blue Trimaran Boat can hold up to 50 passengers per tour, please contact directly for additional guests over 12. COMPANY: CABO BLUE TRIMARAN BOAT INSTAGRAM @CABO BLUE BOAT

Cabo Escape Snorkel Fun Cruise

Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Sea of Cortez, known for its incredible sea life.

3.95 / 5 - Good(121 Reviews)
3 hours 30 minutes Free CancellationViator.com | TripAdvisor.com

from: $89 USD

From$89 USD

Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Sea of Cortez, known for its incredible sea life. We will visit Cabo’s world-famous Arch at Land's End, and then we will cruise over to Chileno Bay, where you can jump into the ocean to get an up-close view of the sea life. We provide snorkeling gear and guidance in a protected area designated for snorkeling, where you will have plenty of time to explore the marine life of Chileno Bay, one of the best snorkel spots in all Baja. When you return to the boat, a delicious grill lunch will be ready with along with an open bar. Cruising back to Cabo, tropical music will be played rhythms like reggae, latin, and light dance music, having fun with the crew that organizes games until we reach the dock. 

Private Paddleboard and snorkel at the arch

Standing Up Paddleboarding (also known as SUP), is the hottest new water activity.

5.00 / 5 - Excellent(4 Reviews)
2 hours 30 minutes Free CancellationViator.com | TripAdvisor.com

from: $128 USD

From$128 USD

Standing Up Paddleboarding (also known as SUP), is the hottest new water activity. It requires balance and strength, but nearly anyone can do it with the right instruction. Let our experienced guides teach you how to glide along the water on your paddleboard sooner than you could think. The pride you feel by reaching this goal is priceless, and the view of the Arch is breathless. During the tour, a break is needed, and this time is used for snorkeling at Pelican Rock. Excellent guides Beautiful views One of the best colony of sea lions Lots of fish Great Beaches Great way to have fun while you do some exercise

Boat Tour and Snorkel at Pelican Rock

The must do activities in Cabo are tour the arch, whale watching and snorkeling.

4.50 / 5 - Excellent(2 Reviews)
2 hours Free CancellationViator.com | TripAdvisor.com

from: $79 USD

From$79 USD

The must do activities in Cabo are tour the arch, whale watching and snorkeling. We have put all of those things in one spot in this bucket list level experience. First take a boat tour of all of the landmarks Cabo boasts on the water: The Arch, Land's End, Lover's Beach, Divorce Beach. After seeing the awe inspiring land formations you will snorkel at the world famous Pelican Rock. On this awesome experience, you will be able to see a great variety of tropical fish, including: Mexican Hogfish & Goatfish, Panamanian Sergeant Major, Spotted Porcupine fish, Purple Surgeonfish, Purple Surgeonfish, Angelfish, Balloon fish. and many more species. You may also see whales, sea turtles and sea lions up close in nature!

At Los Cabos

I used to live in Los Cabos for some time and worked here as a boat captain in one of Cabo San Lucas' leading tour companies. Back then, I came for 6 months but stayed for 18. I've done a bunch of things, and visited multiple hemispheres. I traveled and lived in other countries. And now I'm back here, At Los Cabos.
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