Snorkeling at Chileno Beach – Transportation and Drinks Included

5.0 (16 reviews)2 h 30 minCabo San LucasWildlife & natureSnorkelingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 11:45 am, 3 h 15 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 15 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 2 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 11:15 am.
  4. 11:30 am
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 11:45 am
    Back at the tender pier3 h 15 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 2 h 30 min; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 11:45 am — 2 h 15 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 1:15 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

Enjoy the beauty of Chileno Beach with a relaxing snorkeling adventure in its calm waters. Explore vibrant marine life alongside local guides and discover one of the area's most stunning beach settings.

Everything is set for an unforgettable experience, with snorkeling gear, beach chairs, umbrellas, fresh fruit, and refreshing drinks included so you can make the most of your beach day.

Max 10 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • 2 beers per person
  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Seasonal fruit
  • Guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
If you search for "Playa Chileno" on Google Maps, you can reach the beach access area, which has parking. We will meet at the entrance ramp, next to the restrooms.
If you search for "Playa Chileno" on Google Maps, you can reach the beach access area, which has parking. We will meet at the entrance ramp, next to the restrooms.
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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Operated by True Baja. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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