Private Guided Snorkeling at Santa Maria & Chileno Bays, Los Cabos




Duration
daily
Max Group Size
12
Departure Type
Request
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English, Spanish
Age Requirement
6 - 70 Ages
About this tour
Discover the underwater beauty of Los Cabos on a private guided snorkeling adventure at Santa Maria and Chileno Bays, two of the most beautiful protected coastal destinations along the Tourist Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.
Enjoy a personalized snorkeling experience with your own professional bilingual guide, who will accompany you throughout the activity, provide safety instructions, and help you explore the marine environment at a comfortable pace.
Begin at Santa Maria Bay, a scenic cove surrounded by impressive rock formations and known for its clear waters and abundant tropical fish. Enter the water directly from the beach and discover the fascinating underwater landscape, where you may encounter colorful fish, rays, and other marine life.
Continue to Chileno Bay by vehicle, another popular snorkeling destination known for its accessible reef areas and diverse marine ecosystem. Enjoy a second guided snorkeling session, with time to observe marine life and appreciate the natural beauty of the Sea of Cortez.
The private format allows your guide to adapt the experience to your group's abilities, interests, and ocean conditions, making it an excellent choice for families, couples, and small groups seeking a more personal adventure.
This private experience is available daily, with flexible departure times between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM, subject to availability and ocean conditions. A minimum of two participants is required.
The experience includes approximately 2.5 hours of activities, with additional transportation time depending on your hotel location.
Professional bilingual guidance, complete snorkeling equipment, life jackets, bottled water, light snacks, and complimentary round-trip transportation from designated hotels in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor are included. Wetsuits are available upon advance request.
Participants must be at least 6 years old, have basic swimming ability, reasonable physical fitness, and feel comfortable in the ocean. This activity is not recommended for pregnant guests or individuals with serious back problems, heart conditions, or other medical conditions that may prevent safe participation. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Morning departures are recommended for generally calmer seas and better snorkeling conditions.
All snorkeling activities begin directly from the beach. No boats are used. The itinerary and snorkeling locations may be adjusted according to daily ocean and weather conditions to ensure guest safety.
Marine wildlife sightings are possible but cannot be guaranteed.
Route
- 1Santa Maria BeachNorth AmericaMexicoCabo San LucasStart
- 2Chileno Bay Public BeachNorth AmericaMexicoCabo San LucasEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Discover the underwater beauty of Santa Maria and Chileno Bays on a private guided snorkeling experience along the scenic Tourist Corridor of Los Cabos.
SCHEDULE AND DURATION
Operating days: Daily, subject to availability and ocean conditions.
Private tour scheduling: Flexible, with departures arranged according to availability.
Reference scheduling window: 7:30 AM–1:00 PM.
Activity duration: Approximately 2.5 hours, plus transportation time depending on your hotel location.
Exact hotel pick-up times and meeting instructions are confirmed after booking.
TOUR ITINERARY
1. Hotel Pick-up and Transfer to Santa Maria Bay
Your private experience begins with complimentary transportation from your hotel or designated meeting point at the confirmed time.
Travel along the Tourist Corridor to Santa Maria Bay, a beautiful protected cove surrounded by rocky coastal formations.
2. Guided Snorkeling at Santa Maria Bay
Meet your professional bilingual guide for an introduction to the activity, equipment fitting, and safety briefing.
Enter the water directly from the beach and enjoy a guided snorkeling session in Santa Maria Bay, where you may encounter colorful tropical fish and other marine life.
Your guide adapts the pace and route to your group's abilities and daily ocean conditions.
3. Transfer to Chileno Bay
After snorkeling at Santa Maria Bay, travel by vehicle to nearby Chileno Bay.
Enjoy the coastal scenery before preparing for your second snorkeling session.
4. Guided Snorkeling at Chileno Bay
Explore the underwater environment of Chileno Bay, known for its rocky reef areas and diverse marine ecosystem.
Your private guide accompanies you throughout the snorkeling session, helping you observe marine life while maintaining a comfortable and safe pace.
Wildlife sightings are possible but cannot be guaranteed.
5. Return Transportation
After the snorkeling activities, enjoy return transportation to your hotel or designated meeting point.
TRANSPORTATION AND MEETING ARRANGEMENTS
Complimentary round-trip transportation is included from selected hotels in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor.
Complimentary hotel pick-up is not available from Hard Rock, Nobu, Diamante, Rancho San Lucas, or Four Seasons Costa Palmas. Guests staying at these properties meet at OXXO Plaza Gali in Cabo San Lucas.
Cruise passengers also meet at OXXO Plaza Gali, not at the cruise pier. Detailed walking directions are provided with the booking confirmation.
Guests arriving independently may arrange to meet directly at Santa Maria Bay, subject to advance confirmation.
Meeting point at OXXO Plaza Gali:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eh61xYtV2NA82kon6
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All snorkeling activities begin directly from the beach. No boats are used.
The itinerary is approximate and may be adjusted according to ocean conditions, weather, and the group's abilities.
Morning departures are recommended for generally calmer ocean conditions.
The private experience is suitable for participants with swimming ability and reasonable physical fitness. Children aged 6 and older may participate when accompanied by an adult.
The experience is exclusively reserved for your group and is not shared with other travelers.
Trip includes
Included
A professional bilingual snorkeling guide (English and Spanish) is included exclusively for your private group throughout the experience at Santa Maria and Chileno Bays.
Your guide provides a safety briefing, assists with snorkeling equipment, and explains proper snorkeling techniques before entering the water.
During both snorkeling sessions, the guide accompanies participants in the water, helping them explore the marine environment while adapting the pace and route to the group's swimming abilities, experience, and ocean conditions.
The guide also shares information about the local marine ecosystem and the species that may be encountered in the Sea of Cortez.
All snorkeling activities are fully guided and begin directly from the beach. No boats are used.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Complimentary bottled water and light snacks, including granola bars, are provided during the private guided snorkeling experience.
Breakfast, lunch, and full meals are not included in this tour.
Civil liability insurance is included as part of the tour operator's coverage, subject to the terms, conditions, coverage limits, and exclusions of the applicable insurance policy.
Coverage applies within the scope of the operator's policy during the guided snorkeling activities. Any claims are subject to review and determination by the insurance provider.
This coverage does not replace personal travel or medical insurance.
Complimentary round-trip transportation is included from selected hotels in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor in an air-conditioned Chevrolet Express or Toyota Hiace van.
The experience begins at Santa Maria Bay, followed by a short transfer by vehicle to Chileno Bay for the second snorkeling session. Return transportation from Chileno Bay to the original hotel or designated meeting point is included.
Exact pick-up times and meeting instructions are confirmed after booking, according to the agreed private tour schedule and hotel location.
Hotels outside the designated complimentary transportation area, including Hard Rock, Nobu, Diamante, Rancho San Lucas, and Four Seasons Costa Palmas, are not included in hotel pick-up service. Guests staying at these properties meet at OXXO Plaza Gali in Cabo San Lucas.
Guests arriving independently may arrange to meet at OXXO Plaza Gali or directly at Santa Maria Beach, subject to advance confirmation.
Cruise passengers also meet at OXXO Plaza Gali, not at the cruise pier. Detailed walking directions are provided with the booking confirmation.
Both snorkeling locations are accessed directly from the beach. No boats are used.
Included:
Complete snorkeling equipment, including mask, snorkel, and fins.
Life jackets for all participants.
Wetsuits available upon advance request, subject to size availability.
Guided snorkeling sessions at Santa Maria and Chileno Bays, with direct beach entry at both locations.
SCHEDULE AND DURATION
Available daily, with flexible departures between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM, subject to availability and ocean conditions.
Approximately 2.5 hours of snorkeling activities, plus transportation time.
The time displayed during online booking is a reference. Your preferred departure time, exact hotel pick-up time, and meeting instructions are confirmed after booking.
Morning departures are recommended for generally calmer ocean conditions.
PRIVATE BOOKING AND GROUP SIZE
This experience is exclusively reserved for your group.
A minimum booking charge equivalent to 2 participants applies, even if only one guest attends.
Solo travelers may book by selecting the actual number of guests. No additional participants need to be registered.
PARTICIPATION AND SAFETY
Suitable ages: 6–70 years.
Swimming ability, reasonable physical fitness, and comfort in the ocean are required.
Not recommended for pregnant guests or individuals with serious back or heart conditions. Not wheelchair accessible.
Guided snorkeling takes place at Santa Maria and Chileno Bays, with direct beach entry at both locations. No boats are used.
Life jackets are mandatory during water activities.
The route and snorkeling locations may be adjusted according to ocean conditions. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
If High Tide cancels due to unsafe conditions, guests may reschedule or receive a full refund.
TRANSPORTATION AND MEETING POINTS
Round-trip transportation is included from selected hotels in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor.
No complimentary hotel pick-up from Hard Rock, Nobu, Diamante, Rancho San Lucas, or Four Seasons Costa Palmas. Guests staying there meet at OXXO Plaza Gali.
Independent travelers may arrange to meet at Santa Maria Beach or OXXO Plaza Gali in advance. Return transportation from Chileno Bay is included.
Cruise passengers meet at OXXO Plaza Gali, not at the pier. Allow sufficient time for tender transfers.
Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eh61xYtV2NA82kon6
BOOKING AND CANCELLATIONS
Please provide your hotel name or meeting arrangements when booking.
Arrive punctually; guides wait a maximum of 5 minutes. No printed voucher is required.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Later cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable.
Medical refund requests require a same-day medical certificate and notification before departure.
Questions: High Tide Los Cabos, +52 624 178 9553.
WHAT TO BRING
Swimsuit, towel, biodegradable sunscreen, sun protection, comfortable beach footwear, and personal medication if needed. Wetsuits are available upon advance request.
Excluded
Excluded:
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
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