Cabo Pulmo Watersports Snorkeling Tour

Cabo Pulmo Watersports Snorkeling Tour

Discover the marvelous marine life of the Sea of Cortez, the world's aquarium, on this unforgettable 2.5-hour snorkeling tour. You will visit 3-4 places inside the National Marine Park, depending on the weather conditions of the day. These tours are small groups, no more than 8 people per boat to ensure you have an personalized and intimate experience snorkeling.

Our experienced guides will get into the water with you, ensuring your comfort and safety, and will help to identify the many marine species that you will encounter. The sites for snorkeling are Las Navajas reef, Frailes Bay, Chopitos and Carrizal. In Las Navajas you can see a variety of soft coral, tropical fish, schools of jacks, and a colony of sea lions. Frailes Bay is known for it's pristine beaches, clear and calm water, and great dive sites. Chopitos and Carrizal are two shallow areas where you can see hard and soft coral and possibly sea turtles. As you go from place to place on the boat, other marine life like humpback whales and dolphins can be seen.

Check out our Insider's Review of the Cabo Pulmo Snorkeling Tour - including photos and video!

Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park

Cabo Pulmo is famous for the best snorkeling in the entire Baja Peninsula. This jewel of Baja has one of just three coral reefs in North America, and the reef is 5,000 years old. It is believed to be the only living coral reef in the Sea of the Cortez. Cabo Pulmo is just 60 miles north of Los Cabos.

The area was designed a National Marine Park by the Mexican government in 1995, which has helped protect the area and it's remarkable marine life. Prior to this, the area was a fishing village, and advances in fishing technology were emptying the formerly rich Cabo Pulmo reef of all of its fish. It was at this point that local fishermen decided to stop fishing, protect the reef, and change from a commercial fishing economy to a tourism-based economy, and in 1995, Cabo Pulmo was declared a National Marine Park. This was an extremely difficult and complex process, as Cabo Pulmo is located in a tiny desert enclave without major resources, little water, isolated from the rest of the state, and fishing was the village’s only important source of economic production. After making the commitment to protect the reef, all bets were on tourism, a fairly unknown activity for the East Cape at the time.

When you take a snorkeling tour with Cabo Pulmo Watersports you are participating in a regenerative adventure, which helps conserve the wonderful marine ecosystem and support the local community.

Included in the Snorkeling Tour

• Professional, knowledgeable English-speaking guide
• Safety briefing and conservation talk
• Complete snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit, if needed)
• Filtered water and snacks (please bring your bottle!)
• Bracelet to enter the Park
• Life jacket (mandatory inside the Park)
• Guide and captain certified by the Park

Not Included

• Transportation to Cabo Pulmo (we can arrange transportation from Cabo airport if needed for an additional cost)
• Gratuities for your guide (optional but appreciated)

Pricing

The pricing depends on the number of people in your group and on the boat. The price will be less if there are 3+ people in the boat. Private tours are available, typically this is maximum 5 people, but if you have more we may be able to accommodate you (just ask!). Some boats can hold up to 8 people.

About Us / Why Book with Us

Cabo Pulmo Watersports offers personalized, informative and beginner-friendly snorkeling adventures in Cabo Pulmo, led by local experts passionate about marine conservation. The team at Cabo Pulmo Watersports are well versed in the marine life of the area, and provide an exciting and educational trip that informs participants about the diversity of this unique ecosystem. Our small group sizes ensure a personalized experience, making your adventure both memorable and impactful.

What to Bring / Wear

• Comfortable swimsuit
• Towel and change of clothes
• Biodegradable sunscreen to protect our reefs
• Hat and sunglasses for sun protection
• Waterproof camera if you want to capture your underwater adventure

Other Info

• Advance booking is recommended to secure your spot.
• Please inform us of any medical conditions or special requirements before your tour.
• Part of our proceeds goes towards local conservation efforts, supporting the preservation of Cabo Pulmo's marine life.

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation or changes must be made at least 2 weeks in advance for refund of deposit. If the tour is cancelled by Cabo Pulmo Watersports due to weather or other circumstances, the deposit is refundable or credit can be applied for a new tour date.

FAQs

Am I required to wear a life jacket for the Cabo Pulmo snorkeling tour?

The national park requires all participants to wear a life jacket during the tour while on the boat and while snorkeling. One of the reasons for the requirement to wear a life jacket while snorkeling is that the life jacket prevents the snorkelers from diving down and accidentally disrupting or damaging the reef. By wearing the life jacket, the participants float on the surface and reduce the risk of damage to the reef.

Can Cabo Pulmo Watersports assist complete beginners or those afraid of snorkeling in open water?

Absolutely! The expert guides at Cabo Pulmo Watersports make sure that you feel secure and comfortable in the water. If needed, they can bring along a floatation device in the water that you can grab onto for extra floatation and security.