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Cabo San Lucas All-Inclusive Private Catamaran Snorkeling Cruise

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Charter a catamaran for a full day and truly enjoy the serenity of Los Cabos. Tour in luxury onboard a boat where we provide everything you need. A professional crew will take care of service while you relax and soak in the view. Explore the surrounding area, with paddle boards and kayaks included if you wish, in the Sea of Cortez.
  • Explore the sea by paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkeling with equipment provided
  • Enjoy the open bar available on board
  • Get the chance to see whales during whale season (December – March)
  • Enjoy the open bar available on board

Sample Menu

Main

Papillon Lunch

Turkey baguette, guacamole, mexican sauce with tomato, onion and cilantro and fruit cocktail.

What's Included

  • Lunch
    We provide for our guests fresh fruit platter, pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chips, and quesadillas
  • Alcoholic Beverages
    We provide an open bar with margaritas, vodka, tequila, rum, whiskey, wine, beer and all mixers
  • Soda/Pop
    We provide juices ( orange, pineapple, cranberry ), mineral water, sodas and bottle water.
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Paddleboards, full snorkel equipment, and large floating mat.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuity for the crew
  • Optional professional photos
  • Please bring your own towel

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Papillon Yachts Rental Los Cabos
    Blvd. Paseo de la Marina, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico

    We meet our clients at our office ´Papillon Yachts Rentals Los Cabos´.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Arch of Cabo San Lucas

2

Playa de los Amantes

3

Medano Beach

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Featured review

Salena_M
All of the staff were nice and super fun! Made the trip so great. I highly recommend booking this trip! Transportation was easy! We seen whales and got to swim and go up to a little beach for pictures as well. They had a photographer for us, pictures were a little expensive but well worth it!

Reviews

5.0
based on 222 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Great time!

Greg_W, Apr 2026
Excellent experience! Lots of neat opportunities in the three hour ride and great food. We went to El Arco, had successful whale watch, and snorkelled/paddle boarded. Compared to the smaller watercraft and larger boats with dozens of people, we felt like we had a great experience on the water.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello Greg, Thank you for the great review. We’re very happy to hear you had such a well-rounded experience out on the water, from visiting El Arco to whale watching and enjoying time snorkeling and paddle boarding. It’s great to know you appreciated the balance of comfort and exclusivity on board. That more private, relaxed atmosphere is exactly what we aim to deliver, along with great food and seamless service throughout. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back the next time you’re in Cabo for another memorable day at sea.

Overall great experience....

Regina_L, Jun 2025
Overall great experience. Would book with them again. We had a party of 32 people which they accommodated no problem, drinks and lunch were awesome. Our party ranged from 4 years old to 60 years old.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hello Regina, We're delighted your group had a great experience! It's wonderful to hear everyone from age 4 to 60 enjoyed the food, drinks, and our attentive crew. Looking forward to hosting your party again in Cabo!

Worth the money for it to be private

Michelle_B, Mar 2025
Was exactly what we wanted. It was private. We had a great time. We would definitely do this again!!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hello Michelle! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear the experience was exactly what you were looking for. Nothing makes us happier than knowing you had a great time, and we’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable day on the water!

Great experience!

Karma_N, Aug 2024
Ana, Carlos, and Captain Eddie were so great. They were very welcoming and made sure all our needs were taken care of. It was nice to see the crew interact with everyone and share stories and experiences with us. We really enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend booking with them!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hello Karma! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share your experience with us, we greatly appreciate it! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed everything our tours have to offer. I will be sure to pass your warm complements onto our wonderful crew! We hope to have you all back with us next time you're in Cabo!

Fun in sun!

Courtney_R, Sep 2023
Such a fun trip! We had options to swim, snorkel, paddle or just relax while floating on a raft. The crew were amazing and hilarious. Perfect amount of time

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello Courtney! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share your experience with us, we greatly appreciate it! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on board with us. We hope to have you all back with us next time you're in Cabo!

Having the private...

Margaret_H, Aug 2023
Having the private charter was an amazing experience. The crew was super fun and made us feel so welcome. We definitely will be back on this excursion.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hello! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience onboard. I will be sure to pass your warm compliments on to our wonderful crew. We can't wait to have you all back with us next time you're in Cabo!

Great Time

Judy_P, Jun 2023
High school graduation celebration trip with Moms and Sons. We had a wonderful time on the catamaran and the staff were amazing. Thank you for a memorable time! Jenelle H.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello Judy! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us, we're so happy to have celebrated this special occasion with you! I will be sure to pass your warm compliments on to our wonderful captain and crew. We hope to have you all back with us next time you're in Cabo!

Great experience! Well worth it!

Salena_M, Jan 2023
All of the staff were nice and super fun! Made the trip so great. I highly recommend booking this trip! Transportation was easy! We seen whales and got to swim and go up to a little beach for pictures as well. They had a photographer for us, pictures were a little expensive but well worth it!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hello Salena, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We really appreciate it. We are so excited to hear you enjoyed the scenery, food, drinks, and staff! I will be sure to pass on your warm compliments to our wonderful crew members. We hope to have you back onboard next time your in Cabo!

Luxury, Fun, And A GREAT Experience!

Taras_F, Oct 2022
My cousin decided to celebrate her 50th in Cabo! We wanted a private yacht experience that would be welcoming and allow us to celebrate the way we wanted too without judgement. The Private Catamaran was that and so much more! The staff is super sweet, and accommodating. The friendliest people we’ve ever met. They treated us like queens. Not only did they pick us up from the airport but they made sure we got to the marina, that we had a great and experienced photographer, we played music and drank tequila until our hearts were filled with joy! I absolutely loved the experience, and will definitely do this again. Please give this tour service a chance. I promise you, you want regret it. I LOVE MEXICO!!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Hello Taras, Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share your experience! We really appreciate this. We're beyond happy to hear our company and crew were friendly and helpful to you and your family while you were in Cabo. We would absolutely love to have you all on board with us again next time you're in Cabo!

My husbands 60th...

William_G, Apr 2022
My husbands 60th birthday, 12 of us had the privilege to be onboard Papillion 3! From the moment we arrived until we were safely back in van to take us back to the hotel was amazing. Crew makes you feel at home. Very attentive!! Would book with them again! Carolanne and Bill

Response from Host, May 2022

Hello William, Carolann’s, and Bill! Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us a review. We’re so happy to hear that your tour exceeded your expectations. We look forward to having you back on board with us soon!

Good Times on the High Seas

Jaceene_M, Apr 2022
We are so happy that we found Papillon cruises on Viator. We were in Cabo celebrating a 40th birthday and were hoping to get out on the water and do some snorkeling. The catamaran we booked for our 4PM tour was having issues and we were upgraded to the 42’ foot yacht. Miguel and Miguelito were both wonderful. We were well taken care of during our adventure. Miguel was a great captain and Miguelito made sure that our drinks were never empty. The snacks were great, too. We learned about the rock formations, cruised as long as we wanted and found a great spot for snorkeling. I would highly recommend this company to friends in the future. Thanks again, Miguel and Miguelito. Amazing!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello Jaceene, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a warm review! We’re so happy to hear your tour was great with the help of our crew. I will make sure to pass your compliments onto our crew and captain! We hope to have you all back on board with us soon!

An absolute must while in Cabo!

Kelly_M, Mar 2022
Spending the morning on Papillon 3 was one of the highlights of our trip to Cabo. Carlos and his whole crew were the perfect hosts. Our group included 3 generations of family and everyone had the best time. From whale watching to jumping off the catamaran for a swim, lots of memories were made.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello Kelly, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a warm review! We’re so happy to hear your tour was perfect for your whole family. We hope to have you all back on board with us soon!

Do not hesitate to book!

Julie_B, Mar 2022
The crew was knowledgeable, professional and personable. This cruise was a highlight of our trip: We saw numerous whales, enjoyed wonderful food and beverages, listened to good music, and have professional photos from the excursion, this is optional. The boat was very clean and perfect for our group of ten, although the boat could have easily handled more. Do not hesitate to book this opportunity!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello Julie, Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to leave such a great review! We’re so happy to hear our crew, boat, and beverages/food made your trip amazing. We hope to have you all back on board with us again soon!

Memories made!

Julie_B, Mar 2022
We had a wonderful time! The crew was fabulous. Our time on the water was amazing! Great memories made!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello Julie, We’re so happy to hear your experiences with us was wonderful. We hope to have you all back on board with us very soon!

Boom!!

Mike_H, Jan 2022
David was an excellent host and the captain was able to get us near a couple pods of humpback whales.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Thanks for your response Mike! I will make sure to share your review with Captain David and let him know of your wonderful experience. We hope to have you back on board soon.
Member Pricing
From

$2,090.00

per group (up to 14)
Was $2,200.00(-5%)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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