Top 8 Santa Maria and Chileno Bay Snorkel Trips in Los Cabos

1.Cabo San Lucas and Santa Maria Bay Snorkeling Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas to Land’s End and Santa Maria Bay aboard Cabo Blue’s shared trimaran. Expect Arch photos, about 45 minutes of snorkeling, paddleboards, kayaks, lunch, music, and an open bar. The crew, including Adrian and Brian on some departures, keeps the outing social and hands-on.

“The crew is awesome. There is a wide variety of mixed drinks that they will make upon request and many virgin drinks available as well. The entire atmosphere is so fun! The boat is very clean as well. Plenty of time to snorkel.”

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2.Los Cabos Snorkeling Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 450 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Explore Santa Maria Cove and Chileno Bay by beach entry, not boat, with guides such as Marco, Emilio, Luis, or Pedro. The three-hour tour includes hotel pickup, snorkel gear, wetsuit, water, snacks, shade, and time to spot fish, reef, turtles, and rays.

“Drive to two spots right outside of the downtown. Go into water at your own pace and explore where you want. Cool reefs, easy access.”

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3.2 Tank Dive – Certified Divers (Santa Maria Bay & Chileno Bay)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Set out from Cabo San Lucas Marina at 8:00 a.m. for two guided boat sessions near Santa Maria and Chileno Bays. Look for eagle rays, jacks, and tuna, with other sites chosen according to conditions. Snacks, drinks, photos, and an optional refresher are included, but scuba gear costs extra.

“Ordered through Trip Advisor, this was not the dive location I requested. My dive group is very disappointed and now I am having to fight with Trip Advisor to get refund on a SCUBA diving trip that I never attended. Nightmare!”

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4.Cabo Pulmo National Park Snorkel Expedition from Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $279

Leave Los Cabos early for a two-hour East Cape drive to Cabo Pulmo. With a small group of up to eight, local captains and guides such as Jose, Charlie, and Santiago take you to three or four snorkel sites for coral, fish, turtles, sea lions, and possible whales, followed by lunch in town.

“Gil the driver was great. Jose as the snorkeling guide was wonderful and the captain was superb. The fish were wonderful! The school of Jack Tuna was awesome. Definitely recommend it.”

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5.Arch Views & Snorkeling Paradise at Chileno Beach Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125

You’ll ride a glass-bottom boat to El Arco, browse Cabo San Lucas, watch blown glass being made, then snorkel from Chileno Beach. Pickup, gear, and lunch are included. Guides such as Elias and Ramon can help with the water portion, while optional photos may cost extra.

“The activities were good. Customer service was great. I wish this company was more organized. We had to be very flexible. Things were changing a lot. The lunch was average.”

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6.Snorkeling Catamaran Tour at Santa Maria Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69Best value

Sail from Cabo San Lucas with La Princesa Sailing Catamarans, pause at the Arch and Lover’s Beach, then snorkel for about 45 minutes at Santa Maria Bay. Crew members such as Johnny, Juan, and Hector help keep the trip lively. Expect gear, instruction, guacamole, salsa, chips, a light lunch, and drinks after snorkeling.

“We went on this excursion as a group of 4 women. It was honestly so much fun! From the onboard staff, the yummy and constantly flowing drinks, stopping to see whales, the beautiful picture opportunities, the snorkeling and swimming bay area, the music, and the lunch (Guac, Salsa, Chips, Tuna Sandwiches). They went above and beyond to make sure everyone on board was having fun and enjoying themselves. The staff was lively, funny, dancing, refilling drinks, and honestly, such a fun time. Would 100% do this excursion again!”

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7.Cabo Catamaran Snorkel: Arch & Santa Maria, Open Bar, Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 95 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Spend three hours aboard La Princesa Catamaran, cruising from Cabo San Lucas past Lovers Beach and the Arch to Santa Maria Bay. You get snorkeling time, snacks, an open bar, music, and views of Land’s End. Daniel and the crew have earned praise for friendly, attentive service.

“Me and my college friends has such a fun time snorkeling and then partying! It was definitely a good value for money. Would recommend for college age groups on spring break or even families, there was a mix and everyone had a great time.”

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8.Private Jeep Tour Cabo Pulmo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Ride a private air-conditioned Jeep from Cabo San Lucas through the East Cape to Cabo Pulmo for snorkeling, lunch in Miraflores, and a stop at the Tropic of Cancer. Guides such as Marco, Maury, and Eddie tailor the day to your group. Bring swimwear and be ready for a bumpy ride.

“Eddie our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable of the natural area. He stopped so I could take pictures. Snorkeling in Cabo Pulma was beautiful!”

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