Small-Group Snorkel Adventure in San Jose del Cabo
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San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Set out from the San Jose del Cabo Marina with a small group aboard a comfortable boat to some hidden-gem snorkeling spots that the guides specialize in—you will often be the only boat there. Snorkel the clear waters to spot marine life such as manta rays and dolphins, and there may be whales breaching in certain seasons. Snacks, water, gear, and photos are all included.
- Enjoy a boat ride in the Sea of Cortez with a small group and local guide
- Snorkel uncrowded spots filled with marine life
- Enjoy snacks, water, and all gear that’s included
- Receive free photos of your snorkeling adventures
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- SnacksWater, Cookies, Snorkel Gear, Wetsuits, Guide, free tour photos
- Free Tour Photos
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Salty Cabo - Whale Watching San Jose del Cabo, Snorkeling and Sunset ToursBoulevard Tiburón, Poblado La Playa, La Playa, 23403 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
Please note! Our check-in time at the shop is 8:15 AM. The Shop is located in the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. Most hotels are not further than 10 minutes away in this region. Using an UBER or Taxi is a good option. Boulevard Tiburón, Poblado La Playa, 23403 San José del Cabo
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:00 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Lisa_O
We had a really nice and relaxing time on the water. Went to two different locations to snorkel. It was a small group, two of us and a family of four, with our guide and captain. They were very accomodating..
Reviews
4.9
based on 62 reviews
Leanne_D, Feb 2026
Great trip. Got to see whales up close. Snorkeling was amazing and hosts very welcoming and accommodating.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi Leanne,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed both the snorkeling and the unexpected close whale encounters — that’s always a special bonus. Our team will be glad to know you felt welcomed and well taken care of.
We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on the water!
Warm regards,
Roland & the Salty Cabo Team
Robert_L, Nov 2025
My wife and I had a terrific time snorkeling with Monica and Jonathon. Monica was a great guide- she made us both feel comfortable and was very informative. The captain, Jonathon, spotted dolphins and we also had two whale sightings, which weren’t expected. We saw literally thousands of beautiful fishes while we were snorkeling, and even flying fish on the ride out and back. It was a very memorable day.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Robert,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your wife had such a wonderful morning out on the water.
Monica will be very happy to know she helped you feel comfortable and informed — she truly loves guiding our guests. And Captain Jonathon has a great eye for wildlife, so it’s fantastic that you were treated to dolphins and unexpected whale sightings! Moments like that make the day unforgettable.
We’re glad the snorkeling was full of life and color, and that even the ride itself gave you flying fish and great memories.
Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Cabo!
Warm regards,
Roland & the Salty Cabo Team
Piret_L, Oct 2025
Really lovely guide, knows great snorkeling areas and we even saw a whale! I liked that it was fairly private, with only 5 people
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Piret,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time snorkeling and even got the bonus of spotting a whale — what an unforgettable moment!
We’re especially happy you appreciated the small group experience. Keeping it intimate with just a few guests allows us to offer more personalized attention and access to the best snorkeling spots.
Hope to see you again soon for another adventure on the water!
Warm regards,
Roland & The Salty Cabo Team
Tammy_M, Oct 2025
A fun day! Luisa was so much fun and the snorkeling was quite good! Our only complaint would be that the boat ride was very long to the snorkeling spot. Other than that, it was a fantastic day!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Tammy,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience — we’re happy to hear you had a fun day and that Luisa made the trip memorable! She’s a real gem and we’ll make sure to pass along your kind words.
We completely understand your feedback about the boat ride duration. Unfortunately, due to some recent rain just before your tour, we had to choose a slightly farther snorkeling location to ensure the best possible water clarity and marine life visibility for your experience. Our snorkeling sites along this beautiful coastline can vary between 20 to 45 minutes away depending on conditions, but we always aim to prioritize quality and safety over convenience.
We truly appreciate your understanding and are so glad the day was still fantastic overall. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another adventure!
Warm regards,
Roland & The Salty Cabo Team
Lisa_O, Sep 2025
We had a really nice and relaxing time on the water. Went to two different locations to snorkel. It was a small group, two of us and a family of four, with our guide and captain. They were very accomodating..
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Lisa,
Thank you so much for joining our Small-Group Snorkel Adventure in San José del Cabo and for taking the time to share your experience!
We’re so glad to hear that you had a relaxing time on the water and enjoyed snorkeling at two beautiful locations. Keeping our groups small allows us to offer a more personal and comfortable experience, and it’s great to know that you felt well taken care of by our guide and captain.
We hope to welcome you back on board for another adventure soon — whether it’s more snorkeling, a sunset cruise, or even whale watching during the season!
Warm regards from San José del Cabo,
Roland & The Salty Cabo Team
Louise_W, Jul 2025
This tour more than met our hopes and expectations. From the communication before the tour, to the care taken to ensure everyone had what they needed, the comfortable and easy to ride in boat and the knowledge and leadership of Luisa it was faultless.
The bonus of the underwater videos that Luisa takes and shares for free mean that we have and share with others the memory of swimming with a turtle and all the other fishes.
We will be returning to Salty Cabo Excursions again without hesitation.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Louise,
Wow—thank you for such a glowing review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your snorkeling tour exceeded your expectations from start to finish. It means the world to us that you felt cared for and comfortable throughout the experience.
Luisa will be over the moon to read your kind words! She’s passionate about what she does, and capturing those underwater moments for guests is one of her favorite ways to help the memories live on. We’re so glad the turtle encounter made it extra special!
Knowing you’d return to Salty Cabo Excursions without hesitation is the greatest compliment we could receive. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another ocean adventure!
With gratitude,
Roland
Rachel_K, Dec 2024
Louisa was a great guide and the trip was personal and fun and safe. We were not aware that there would be whale watching and while fun, we wanted more snorkeling time.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hello Rachel,
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the outing with Louisa as your guide—she truly loves making each trip personal, fun, and safe.
We appreciate your note about the whale watching. While it’s an exciting bonus to spot whales, we understand you were hoping for more snorkeling time. Your input helps us fine-tune our tours to better match expectations, and we'll take this into account for future trips.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another adventure soon, perhaps one focused entirely on snorkeling!
Best regards,
Roland
Pete_P, Apr 2024
This was the best tour we did while we were in Cabo. Paola is a phenomenal guide and very knowledgeable about the area, and what types of fish and plant life you are seeing on the tour.
She also takes spectacular photos along the way, so you can enjoy your time in the water and not have to worry about whether or not you got that shot.
Keep an eye out for the Sea Lion in the harbor, and his friends the pelicans.
Well worth the drive over to San Jose del Cabo!
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Pete,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us from your Small-Group Snorkel Adventure in San Jose del Cabo! We're thrilled to hear that it was the highlight of your trip to Cabo San Lucas.
We couldn't agree more about Paola! She is indeed a phenomenal guide with extensive knowledge about the local area, marine life, and ecosystems. We're delighted that you found her expertise enriching and that she captured spectacular photos for you to cherish.
Spotting the Sea Lion and pelicans must have been a delightful addition to your adventure! They add to the vibrant marine environment we're privileged to explore.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad you found the trip well worth the drive to San Jose del Cabo. Thank you once again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
Best regards,
Roland
Paul_M, Apr 2024
The highlights were 1) the snorkeling (naturally), 2) learning about the local marine ecosystem from Paola, the very hospitable, enthusiastic and knowledgeable leader of our excursion, and 3) seeing a humpback whale breaching multiple times off in the distance as we traveled between snorkeling spots.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Paul,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us from your Small-Group Snorkel Adventure in San Jose del Cabo! It sounds like you had a truly perfect morning out on the water.
Snorkeling is always a highlight, allowing you to explore the vibrant marine life beneath the surface. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed learning about the local marine ecosystem from Paola, our enthusiastic and knowledgeable leader. Sharing insights about the underwater world is one of the many things Paola excels at, and we're glad her passion for the ocean shone through during your excursion.
Spotting a humpback whale breaching multiple times in the distance must have been an incredible sight! It's moments like these that make every adventure on the water even more memorable.
Thank you for choosing to explore with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
Best regards,
Roland
cheryl_w, Mar 2024
The hostess was very knowledgeable about the ocean life and spoke lovingly about the whales. She also took great care of all of us in the ocean. Everyone was very friendly and made the experience a wonderful time. If ever back in San Jose would love to do this again. Looking forward to seeing our pictures. Our email address is watsoncc2@outlook.com thank you so much for a wonderful experience
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Cheryl,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous time on our Small-Group Snorkel Adventure in San Jose del Cabo.
It's wonderful to know that our hostess provided you with insightful knowledge about ocean life and shared her passion for whales. We take pride in ensuring that our guests have a memorable and educational experience during their time with us.
We're delighted that you felt well taken care of in the ocean and that our team contributed to making your experience wonderful. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're glad to hear that you would love to join us again if you're ever back in San Jose del Cabo.
We'll make sure to send you the pictures from your adventure to your provided email address. We hope these photos will serve as cherished memories of your time with us.
Thank you once again for choosing our snorkel adventure, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Best regards,
Roland
Eileen_D, Mar 2024
My husband and I went on a snorkeling tour with Paola and Eric, our pilot, and two other couples. Paola is a real firecracker who loves the Bee Gees. She is energetic, animated and, being a marine biologist, is full of information about the area, the ocean and the wildlife that inhabit it. We stopped at two sites during the trip. The wave action was pretty strong so the water wasn't totally clear but we still saw a lot of beautiful fish. On the trip back, we saw so many dolphins and whales (including a humpback mother and her calf breaching continuously) that we felt we got two tours for the price of one! The tour included water, soft drinks and cookies. Paola also took pictures which are available for downloading. All in all a very pleasant time which we highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Eileen,
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience on the Small-Group Snorkel Adventure with Salty Cabo. We are thrilled to hear that you felt like you got a two-for-one deal with both the snorkeling and the unexpected but delightful whale and dolphin sightings.
Paola certainly sounds like a vibrant and knowledgeable guide, and her passion for marine biology and the area undoubtedly added a unique and enjoyable dimension to your tour. It's wonderful to hear that despite the wave action affecting water clarity, you still had the chance to witness the beauty of the underwater world, encountering various fish species.
The highlight of your trip, witnessing a humpback mother and her calf breaching continuously, sounds truly magical. We're delighted that these unexpected encounters made your experience even more memorable.
We appreciate your recommendation and are pleased to know that the tour inclusions, such as water, soft drinks, and cookies, along with the opportunity to download pictures, contributed to a pleasant overall experience.
Thank you for choosing Salty Cabo for your adventure. If your travels bring you back to San Jose del Cabo, we'd be honored to welcome you for another unforgettable tour.
Best wishes,
Roland
Phil_R, Mar 2024
We did the small group snorkeling Adventure which was wonderful. Eddie did a great job as the captain and Paula was a very enthusiastic guide for us. She speaks good English and gave us good background information since she is trained in biology. I actually enjoyed all the whale sightings the most because they were breaching vertically near the boat as well as all around us. Also lots of dolphins. The captain took extra time to let us watch the whales.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Phil,
Thank you for choosing Salty Cabo for your small-group snorkeling adventure, and we're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience!
It's fantastic that you enjoyed the trip with Captain Eric and our enthusiastic guide, Paula. We're delighted that Paula's background in biology added an extra layer of insight to your journey. Your appreciation for the whale sightings warms our hearts; observing them breach near the boat and all around you must have been a truly magical experience.
We're grateful for your positive feedback, and we hope the memories of your adventure linger as a highlight of your time in San Jose del Cabo.
If your future travels lead you back to this beautiful part of the world, we'd be honored to welcome you aboard once again.
Best regards,
Roland
Eire_V, Dec 2023
It was absolutely beautiful. I was a little nervous at first, but our guide was so sweet and patient with us. She was able to show us stingrays and jellyfish. It was truly an incredible experience while also getting to see whales. I would recommend going snorkeling while in Cabo, it’s also only a 3 hour tour, so it won’t take all day.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It warms our hearts to hear that you found the snorkeling absolutely beautiful. I'm glad our guide could make you feel comfortable and turn any nerves into excitement.
Spotting stingrays and jellyfish is indeed a special underwater treat. And how cool that you got to see whales too! It sounds like you had the perfect blend of underwater wonders and marine life.
Your recommendation means a lot. We believe in making the most of your time, and our 3-hour tour is designed to give you a fantastic snorkeling experience without taking up your entire day.
Thanks again for choosing us! Whenever you're ready for more underwater adventures away from the boat crowds, we're here, excited to welcome you back.
Cheers to more fantastic moments beneath the waves! 🐠🌊🚤✨
Stacey_H, Nov 2023
From the moment you arrive there is a feeling of warmth and genuine joy. Paola is so enthusiastic as our guide and her knowledge of the area is remarkable for someone so young. Had had the best three hours with just one other couple, views forever. Hospitality plus from Roland the owner. Definitely recommend Salty Cabo for your first choice excursions.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hello Tracy,
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! It's truly heartening to hear that Salty Cabo is your go-to choice in Los Cabo.
We're thrilled that you felt the warmth and genuine joy from the moment you arrived. Paola is indeed a gem, and her enthusiasm coupled with a remarkable knowledge of the area makes every adventure special.
I'm glad you enjoyed the three hours with stunning views and experienced hospitality from the entire team. Recommending Salty Cabo for first-choice excursions is the best compliment we could receive.
Whenever you're ready for more adventures, we'll be here with the warmest welcome. Looking forward to the next time!
Cheers to great times ahead! 🌊🚤🐠✨
Andrew_Y, Nov 2023
I had a blast snorkeling with Paola. The waves caused me to get a bit seasick but getting in the water helped cure that. We saw some flying fish during the boat ride
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Andrew,
So glad to hear you had a blast snorkeling with Paola, despite the seasickness hiccup. It's amazing how the water has that magical way of making things better. And flying fish during the boat ride? Now, that's a bonus! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. If you're ever up for more underwater escapades, we're here and ready for round two.
Wishing you smooth seas and many more fantastic snorkeling adventures ahead! 🌊🐠✨
Michael_J, Jun 2023
Great experience!
I highly recommend Salty Cabo tours. Our snorkel guide was the most knowledgeable and attentive person that we could have possibly gotten. The fish were beautiful, and plentiful. Next time I’m in the area, this will be one of our adventures, again.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Salty Cabo Excursions.
It's wonderful to know that our snorkel guide exceeded your expectations in terms of knowledge and attentiveness. We take great pride in our team and their commitment to providing exceptional service.
We're delighted that you had the opportunity to witness the beauty of the fish in their natural habitat. The underwater world is truly mesmerizing, and we're glad you had the chance to experience it firsthand.
Thank you for recommending Salty Cabo Excursions. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your trust and support. We can't wait to welcome you back when you're in the area again for another memorable adventure. Until then, happy travels!
Warm regards,
The Salty Cabo Team
shellym3, Mar 2023
Excellent tour - would highly recommend to anyone visiting San Jose Del Cabo. Paula, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed the tour immensely!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Hello Shelly, we are very happy that you had such a good time. For us, it is important that our guests are safe and at the same time have fun exploring the Sea of Cortex. I hope we can welcome you again. All the best.
Julia_B, Feb 2023
This was an incredible experience! Paola was a lovely, fun, and informative guide. We went snorkeling but also got to see whales too. What a treat.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hello Julia,
Thank you for your kind words. Salty Cabo is very fortunate to work with a great group of people. Picking the winter month for snorkeling gives you the bonus of having the chance to see the whales on top. I hope we can welcome you again one day. All the best.
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