Private Cabo Snorkel Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove
Cabo San Lucas, Mexicoby High Tide Los Cabos
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
Explore Santa Maria and Chileno bays with your private snorkeling guide. Santa Maria's horseshoe-shaped cove shelters rocky reefs and sandy areas, while Chileno has an extensive rocky reef. The two nearby bays offer different underwater environments along the Los Cabos coastline.
What's included
- Wetsuits available upon request
- Certified bilingual guide throughout the experience
- Snorkeling equipment including mask, fins, snorkel, beach chairs, and umbrella
- Bottled water and light snacks
- Complimentary round-trip transportation from selected areas in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Towels
Itinerary
- 1
Santa Maria Beach
1 hour
Begin your private snorkeling adventure at Santa Maria Bay, one of the most protected coves in Los Cabos. The horseshoe-shaped bay helps create calm conditions that are ideal for snorkeling and observing the underwater environment. Accompanied by your guide, explore rocky reef areas and sandy sections while learning about the marine life and ecosystems that thrive within the Sea of Cortez.
- 2
Chileno Bay Los Cabos
1 hour
Continue to Chileno Bay, a protected marine area known for its clear water and healthy reef habitat. This second snorkeling location offers a different underwater landscape, allowing you to experience another side of the region's marine environment.
Meeting and pickup
This snorkeling experience starts directly from Santa Maria Beach. If you prefer to arrive directly at the beach, please let us know in advance so we can provide your exact meeting time.
Guests arriving with their own vehicle may meet at Plaza Gali OXXO in Cabo San Lucas, where nearby public parking is available. Please let us know in advance if you will arrive directly so we can provide your exact meeting time.
• Complimentary round-trip transportation is available from hotels in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor • If your hotel is not listed, feel free to contact us so we can check transportation availability for your area • Guests arriving with their own vehicle may meet at Plaza Gali OXXO or directly at Santa Maria Beach, where the snorkeling experience begins from the beach • Hotels outside the main tourist area, including Hard Rock, Nobu, Rancho San Lucas, Diamante, or Four Seasons Costa Palmas, are not included in complimentary transportation and will meet at Plaza Gali OXXO in Cabo San Lucas • Cruise guests will also meet at Plaza Gali OXXO, approximately 3–5 minutes walking from the marina exit. Detailed walking directions will be provided with your confirmation message • Cabo San Lucas cruise arrivals operate using tender boats, which may take additional time depending on port operations. We strongly recommend taking the earliest tender available or booking priority tender service whenever possible • Guests who miss transportation or arrive late must arrive directly at Santa Maria Beach before the activity start time at their own expense
End point
This snorkeling experience starts directly from Santa Maria Beach. If you prefer to arrive directly at the beach, please let us know in advance so we can provide your exact meeting time.
Guests arriving with their own vehicle may meet at Plaza Gali OXXO in Cabo San Lucas, where nearby public parking is available. Please let us know in advance if you will arrive directly so we can provide your exact meeting time.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- Guests receive exact meeting or pick-up instructions within 24 hours after booking through the Viator operator chat. If not received, please contact us at least 24 hours before your tour
- Maximum waiting time after scheduled meeting or pick-up time is 5 minutes
- Cut-off times are based on local experience time
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- Private tours may adapt snorkeling pace, beach time, and location flow depending on guest preferences and overall experience level
- No boats are used — the snorkeling experience begins directly from the beach
- Wetsuits available upon request during winter months in XL, LG, M, and SM
- Morning departures are usually recommended for better visibility and lighter winds
- Visibility and ocean conditions between Santa Maria and Chileno Bay may vary daily. Guides may occasionally recommend staying within one bay to maximize water visibility and overall experience. Partial refunds are not provided for location adjustments related to ocean conditions
- This experience requires favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to unsafe weather, ocean conditions, or operational restrictions, guests will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- No locker facilities are available, but belongings may usually remain inside the transportation vehicle during the activity
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions
- Participants under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed
- Medical refund requests require an official same-day doctor’s certificate and prior notification before activity start time
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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