Espíritu Santo Island: Snorkel with Sea Lions
Back at the ship by about 1:05 pm, 1 h 55 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 55 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 pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 8:55 amEarliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 9:50 am.
- 12:55 pmTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 1:05 pmBack at the tender pier1 h 55 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 8:55 am and be back at the gangway around 1:05 pm — 55 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 2:35 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier.
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
Enjoy a relaxing ride and explore the Sea of Cortez on this amazing Cabo snorkeling excursion!
Upon arrival, we’ll provide you with all the snorkeling gear you’ll need to explore the Sea of Cortez and its gorgeous marine life, including a sea lion colony.
After that, we’ll cruise further along Bay where you’ll have another opportunity to swim and snorkel.
Sea of Cortez tours are popular for those who want a little bit of everything and amazing wildlife, along with lots of sun.
From the minute your full-day tour begins, you will bask in luxury and comfort.
Our experienced, bilingual guides will ensure that you have fun the whole day, and they can even help you put on your snorkeling equipment and life vest.
The Sea of Cortez is a legendary and magnificent wonder full of exotic marine life and extreme beauty.
Being surrounded by pristine, azure waters and white sandy beaches will provide calming panoramic views you will remember for a lifetime.
Skip the line HI, German, PS, Portuguese, FIL, HR, HU, HAK, UK, UR, ML, MR, MS, EL, English, Italian, MY, Spanish, AR, VI, Japanese, FA, RO, Dutch, NO, HSN, Russian, FI, CMN, YUE, JV, BN, French, ZH-TW, WUU, SK, SR, SV, KO, KU, TA, MNP, GU, CS, TE, PA, TH, ZH-CN, PL, HE, DA, TR
What's included
- wetsuits
- Bottled water
- -Life jacket
- An experienced captain and a well-maintained boat.
- snacks
- bracelet
- all fees and taxes
Not included
- Tips
Itinerary
- 1MaleconBeing surrounded by pristine, azure waters and white sandy beaches will provide calming panoramic views you will remember for a lifetime. But that’s not all. Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez the “aquarium of the world” for a good reason. This aquatic habitat is brimming with extraordinary sea life you can’t find anywhere else, which has earned it the UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Our experienced captain will search in the protected area, while your guide gives you a briefing about animal facts and biology, safety, and how to enjoy this activity with maximum respect for the environment and the marine creatures. Probably you will have to endure his /her many guide jokes too
- 2Balandra BeachOur experienced, bilingual guides will ensure that you have fun the whole day, and they can even help you put on your snorkeling equipment and life vest. Get ready to have a lot of fun!
- 3Beach Club El TecoloteOn our Sea of Cortez snorkeling tour adventure, you’ll have the chance of close sightings with dolphins, schools of exotic fish, sea lions*, manta rays, and even whales, among other breathtaking undersea creatures. Discover some of the most extraordinary and remote wonders of the world in this exciting expedition
- 4Playa Pichilinguethe journey toward Espiritu Santo Island is only half the fun as you cruise past exquisite beaches and crystal blue coves brimming with marine life. On the cruise itself, you’ll have the opportunity to witness exotic marine and sea life freely roaming the waters around you. When our yacht reaches its destination, the Sea of Cortez Wildlife & Snorkeling Adventure begins. Swim and snorkel in this natural sanctuary among sea lions* and an awe-inspiring array of brightly colored tropical fish, sea stars, corals, turtles and occasionally playful sea lion pups!
- 5Isla Espiritu SantoGlimpse a myriad of incredible marine wildlife, swim safely among friends and family, and make memories to last a lifetime. Of the many Cabo expeditions available in the region, none is better or more rewarding than the Sea of Cortez snorkeling adventure at Cabo Adventures. Sit back, relax, and bask in the warm sun as we anchor at a breathtaking bay.
- 6Balandra BeachWe go the extra mile to ensure that you are always at ease, having fun, and getting several opportunities to make memories that will last a lifetime.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Malecon
Baja California Sur, Mexico
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.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by Go n Travel in Cabo. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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