Private Cabo Snorkel Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove
Overview
Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay are part of a network of protected coastal areas that help preserve marine habitats along the Los Cabos coastline. Although located only a short distance apart, each bay offers distinct underwater characteristics shaped by reef structure, ocean currents, and coastal geography. Santa Maria's horseshoe-shaped cove provides natural protection from prevailing swell, while Chileno Bay supports extensive rocky reef habitats that attract a variety of marine life. Visiting both locations in a single experience allows travelers to gain a broader understanding of the Sea of Cortez and the diverse ecosystems that have made it one of the world's most celebrated marine environments.
What's Included
- Wetsuits available upon request
- Snorkeling equipment including mask, fins, snorkel, beach chairs, and umbrella
- Bottled water and light snacks
- Complimentary round-trip transportation from selected areas in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Certified bilingual guide throughout the experience
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Towels
Meeting and Pickup
• Complimentary round-trip transportation is available from hotels in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor• If your hotel is not listed, feel free to contact us so we can check transportation availability for your area• Guests arriving with their own vehicle may meet at Plaza Gali OXXO or directly at Santa Maria Beach, where the snorkeling experience begins from the beach• Hotels outside the main tourist area, including Hard Rock, Nobu, Rancho San Lucas, Diamante, or Four Seasons, are not included in complimentary transportation and will meet at Plaza Gali OXXO in Cabo San Lucas• Cruise guests will also meet at Plaza Gali OXXO, approximately 3–5 minutes walking from the marina exit. Detailed walking directions will be provided with your confirmation message• Cabo San Lucas cruise arrivals operate using tender boats, which may take additional time depending on port operations. We strongly recommend taking the earliest tender available or booking priority tender service whenever possible• Guests who miss transportation or arrive late must arrive directly at Santa Maria Beach before the activity start time at their own expense
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Santa Maria Beach
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Chileno Bay Los Cabos
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions
- Participants under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed
- Medical refund requests require an official same-day doctor’s certificate and prior notification before activity start time
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- Guests receive exact meeting or pick-up instructions within 24 hours after booking through the [BRAND] operator chat. If not received, please contact us at least 24 hours before your tour
- Maximum waiting time after scheduled meeting or pick-up time is 5 minutes
- Cut-off times are based on local experience time
- Private tours may adapt snorkeling pace, beach time, and location flow depending on guest preferences and overall experience level
- No boats are used — the snorkeling experience begins directly from the beach
- Wetsuits available upon request during winter months in XL, LG, M, and SM
- Morning departures are usually recommended for better visibility and lighter winds
- Visibility and ocean conditions between Santa Maria and Chileno Bay may vary daily. Guides may occasionally recommend staying within one bay to maximize water visibility and overall experience. Partial refunds are not provided for location adjustments related to ocean conditions
- This experience requires favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to unsafe weather, ocean conditions, or operational restrictions, guests will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- No locker facilities are available, but belongings may usually remain inside the transportation vehicle during the activity
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private Cabo Snorkel Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove?
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Activity code: C-7054P18
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Cabo customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Wetsuits available upon request.
- Snorkeling equipment including mask, fins, snorkel, beach chairs, and umbrella.
- Bottled water and light snacks.
- Complimentary round-trip transportation from selected areas in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Certified bilingual guide throughout the experience.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
- Towels.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Cabo Snorkel Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions
- Participants under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed
- Medical refund requests require an official same-day doctor’s certificate and prior notification before activity start time
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Cabo Snorkel Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Cabo. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Wetsuits available upon request
- Snorkeling equipment including mask, fins, snorkel, beach chairs, and umbrella
- Bottled water and light snacks
- Complimentary round-trip transportation from selected areas in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Certified bilingual guide throughout the experience
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Towels
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions
- Participants under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed
- Medical refund requests require an official same-day doctor’s certificate and prior notification before activity start time
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- Guests receive exact meeting or pick-up instructions within 24 hours after booking through the Viator operator chat. If not received, please contact us at least 24 hours before your tour
- Maximum waiting time after scheduled meeting or pick-up time is 5 minutes
- Cut-off times are based on local experience time
- Private tours may adapt snorkeling pace, beach time, and location flow depending on guest preferences and overall experience level
- No boats are used — the snorkeling experience begins directly from the beach
- Wetsuits available upon request during winter months in XL, LG, M, and SM
- Morning departures are usually recommended for better visibility and lighter winds
- Visibility and ocean conditions between Santa Maria and Chileno Bay may vary daily. Guides may occasionally recommend staying within one bay to maximize water visibility and overall experience. Partial refunds are not provided for location adjustments related to ocean conditions
- This experience requires favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to unsafe weather, ocean conditions, or operational restrictions, guests will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- No locker facilities are available, but belongings may usually remain inside the transportation vehicle during the activity
