Kayak from Chileno Bay to Santa Maria & Snorkel + Beach Time

5.0 (13 reviews)3 hCabo San LucasWildlife & natureAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:15 pm, 2 h 45 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 45 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (45 min, tender)Safety margin (1 h 30 min)All aboard 3:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship anchors in Cabo San Lucas45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
  2. 8:45 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 9:00 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 10:45 am.
  4. 12:00 pm
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 12:15 pm
    Back at the tender pier2 h 45 min before the last tender
  6. 3:30 pm
    All 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 3 h; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 12:15 pm — 1 h 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 1:45 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.

Among the 400 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 3 h); 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

In this experience we visit two of the most emblematic beaches located in the Tourist Corridor while rowing with the desert landscapes on one side and the immensity of the Gulf of California on the other. Hoping to find, according to the season, the great biodiversity found in this Corridor such as whales, dolphins, mobulas, among other marine species; depending on our luck.

As local guides and nature lovers, we will share the best snorkeling spots at Chileno Bay where we will observe the greatest marine biodiversity in the area. Then we will be ready to enjoy some snacks and drinks that we will bring for you to spend the rest of the time to swim, sunbathe and enjoy the beautiful view.

Max 6 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Kayaks, paddles and life jackets
  • Water bottles, granola bars. Seasonal fruit and beverages.

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Playa el Chileno
    We will start our tour from Chileno Bay, where we will board our kayaks and paddle towards Santa Maria Bay; enjoying the beautiful landscape.
    15 min
  2. 2
    Santa Maria Beach
    We will paddle along a stunning coastal scenery while spotting marine life along the way towards Santa Maria Bay, and then back.
    Pass by without stopping
  3. 3
    Chileno Bay Los Cabos
    In the beautiful Bay of Chileno, we will dive to see the beautiful reef where we will explore the great biodiversity of the area. After snorkeling we will continue paddling towards the most touristic section of Chileno Bay, where we will have prepared shade and snacks to rest and spend a beautiful morning with great company, and enjoy the comforts of close-by bathrooms and showers, so that you may have a relaxing time after this great adventure.
    1 h

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Take the Tourist Corridor between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. It is about 20 km from San Jose del Cabo and 15 km from Cabo San Lucas. Follow the signs "Playa Chileno". There is a marked entrance with parking.
Take the Tourist Corridor between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. It is about 20 km from San Jose del Cabo and 15 km from Cabo San Lucas. Follow the signs "Playa Chileno". There is a marked entrance with parking.
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
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.
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Max weight on tandem kayak: 193 kg / 425 lbs
  • Minors must be accompanied by an adult, from 12 years old and older.

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