Snorkeling or Swimming with Sharks in Cabo San Lucas
Back at the ship by about 1:15 pm, 1 h 45 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 45 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip anchors in Cabo San Lucas45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 8:45 amLeave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
- 9:00 amEarliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 9:45 am.
- 1:00 pmTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 1:15 pmBack at the tender pier1 h 45 min before the last tender
- 3:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 3:00 pm
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical Cabo San Lucas call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs 4 h; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 1:15 pm — 45 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 2:45 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 15 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Cabo San Lucas. Check the meeting point on the booking page.
Among the 397 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (the median runs 2 h 45 min); 86% of them fit a typical call. Cabo San Lucas is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Cabo San Lucas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
Experience the emotion and adrenaline to swim/snorkel safely out of a cage with pelagic sharks (depending on the season: blue sharks, silky sharks, mako, or smooth hammerheads). Other incredible ocean wildlife can be encountered in the pristine waters of the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean such as dolphins, turtles, sea lions, and even humpback whales (in season).
Max 12 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Complimentary Underwater Photos of the Experience
- Mask, snorkel, fins and lifejackets
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Visit to the Arch and sea lion colony
- Professional shark guide on board
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
At our sales booth, just next to the restaurant Captain Tony's in the marina of Cabo San Lucas, 2 min walk from the Tesoro Resort. Meeting time 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
At our sales booth, just next to the restaurant Captain Tony's in the marina of Cabo San Lucas, 2 min walk from the Tesoro Resort. Meeting time 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Be at least 12 years old and in case of a minor to be accompanied by an adult
- For Freediving and Snorkeling no certification required
- Signing the responsibility waiver
- Good physical condition - Basic swimming skills - Tolerant to long periods on a boat
- Avoid wearing yellow, silver, white and red.
- No shiny things, jewelry, etc.
Traveler reviews
Operated by cabo shark dive. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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