The 7 Best 3-Hour Experiences in Los Cabos

1.Cabo San Lucas Three Hour Private Boat Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Set out from Cabo San Lucas at 9:30 a.m. on a private Cabo Blue boat for roughly 3.5 hours. Cruise past El Arco and Lover’s Beach, snorkel at Santa Maria Bay, then enjoy paddleboards, a floating mat, lunch, unlimited drinks, and music from your playlist. Amanda and crew handle the details.

“Best catamaran and catamaran crew in Los Cabo. Qaptain and crew was amazing. They tend to all of our needs and even joined in on the fun when we asked them to. Great people.”

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2.3 hour Snorkeling and Catamaran in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Join Tony Castro’s shared catamaran cruise from Cabo San Lucas for a stop at the Arch and about an hour at Chileno Bay. You can snorkel, and depending on the boat, use a kayak or paddleboard. Water, soda, snacks, and drinks are included, with optional food for $10.

“Great service and friendly crew. Highly recommended and fantastic value! Free flowing drinks as one desires, food was nothing fancy but suitable, easy motor through scenic areas and to snorkeling.”

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3.Private Sunset Cruise- 3 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $599

You’ll cruise privately from Cabo Marina with your group of up to 10, passing Lover’s Beach, Land’s End, the sea lion colony, and El Arco as the sun sets. Expect music, homemade margaritas, beer or soda, and attentive crew service. Some outings have included snacks, dinner, fishing, or whale sightings.

“We had the most amazing experience on our boat tour. There were legitimately whales breaching all around our boat. I cried... Also, the fajita dinner was amazing. I highly recommend a private boat tour with this crew and captain. Every detail was perfect, and we won't be going with any other boat company!”

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4.3-Hour Introductory Scuba Diving Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $129

Learn scuba basics in a small group of six, practice in shallow water, then descend as far as 20 feet off Cabo San Lucas. A certified English- or Spanish-speaking instructor leads the session, with sites such as Pelican Rock and the Sand Falls chosen for beginners.

“They were, patient, kind, and encouraging. Loved every bit of the experience.”

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5.3 Hour Hiking Activity at the Hidden Arch Of Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

I take you from Cabo San Lucas toward Playa Migrino in an air-conditioned vehicle, then by off-road transport to a coastal trail. You’ll hike to the Hidden Arch, hear about Baja California Sur’s plants and wildlife, and finish with Choyero burritos and coffee at Quelele restaurant.

“The hike started early, as it is very hot later in the day. We got to ride in an ATV, with lovely views of the coastline. The walk is approximately 1hr, to the arch & back, somewhat dusty and a few hills to climb, but you can take your time. We took many pictures at the arch, very clear day and beautiful”

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6.Los Cabos 3-Hour Certified Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $129

Join a small group of up to six certified divers for two guided scuba descents near Cabo San Lucas. Expect a clean, organized boat, a safety briefing, varied sites such as Pelican Rock and the Sand Falls, and possible encounters with turtles, rays, eels, and tropical fish.

“It’s great to know you had such a wonderful experience with Cabo Adventures. On behalf of everyone in our team, thank you for your preference and see you soon!”

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7.Private 3-Hour Snorkeling Tour with Arch Tour and Beach Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Take a private three-hour glass-bottom boat trip around Cabo San Lucas with a bilingual captain. See the Arch, sea lions, Pelican Rock, Lover’s Beach, Divorce Beach, and other coastal sights, then snorkel among colorful fish. Captain Vaymar has earned special praise for his humor and care.

“Our captain was Veymar and he couldn’t have been nicer. My family really enjoyed the tour and we would, hands down, book another tour with him. There were two hiccups which left me with a bad taste in my mouth, however. First, I am not sure why, but almost nowhere in our booking, did it tell us the name of the actual tour company. This wouldn’t have been a problem except that the location instructions still only send you to a row of excursion companies and the annoying hawkers at the dock will BOMBARD you (I’m talking chase you down, interrupt you while you’re trying to duck next to a…”

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