Kayak Tours in Cabo San Lucas: 15 Lined Up by Price and Hours

1.Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,317 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Paddle from the beach to El Arco, Playa del Amor, and Pelican Rock in a glass-bottom kayak. You’ll snorkel among tropical fish and may see sea lions, rays, turtles, and pelicans. Guides such as Luis, Marco, Hugo, Javier, and Pedro are known for clear instruction, local insight, and helpful photos.

“There are no showers or changing rooms so come in your swim suit already. Guides were courteous and fun! Did their best to make sure everyone had a great time :-)”

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2.Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 976 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Paddle a stable Hobie tandem kayak from Empacadora Beach to Cabo’s Arch, sea lion rocks, Lovers Beach, Divorce Beach, and Pelican Rock. True Baja guides such as Josue, Roberto, Luis, and True lead small groups, provide snorkeling gear, snacks, water, transport, and photos. Early departures offer sunrise views and quieter beaches.

“Josue was an excellent guide. He was kind, informative, and responsible. He found and showed up some octopuses that we would not have found ourselves and showed our daughter the best rocks to jump off of! Tomas was also friendly and helpful. We went on a clear day and saw lots of different fish (including rays) at Pelican Rock.”

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3.Los Cabos Power snorkel Adventure, Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 872 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

From Cabo San Lucas marina, you’ll speed by boat toward El Arco and Chileno Bay for snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and sea scooter use. Guides such as Mike, Paco, Chaka, and Jose lead the outing, with quesadillas and salsa included. Pickup is available, but transport costs extra.

“Very unsafe, bad equipment. I highly recommend not even considering this operator. Look to other companies if you value your life, experience, and your family's safety.”

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4.Cabo San Lucas Glass Bottom Kayak Tour and Snorkel at Two Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Start from the beach in a double kayak, paddle with guides such as Marco, Maury, Carlos, or Michael, and snorkel at Santa María and Chileno Bays. The tour includes hotel transport, gear, wetsuits when needed, snacks, and bilingual guidance. Expect sunshine, sea life, and a real upper-body workout.

“What a fun way to Kayak and snorkel around some great beaches and rock formations in the area! Marco and his crew were excellent with our care. We started all events from the beach. Since the water was cool, they got us wet suits and of course, kayaks, snorkels, and fins. They even picked us up at our hotel. We went to two lovely beaches. They were especially attentive to my partially blind husband which was very reassuring. I am thankful we went on this tour.”

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5.Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Paddle from the beach toward El Arco with a bilingual guide, pause at Pelican Rock for about 40 minutes of snorkeling, and view Lover’s Beach and Divorce Beach when conditions allow. High Tide Los Cabos provides boards, snorkel gear, snacks, water, and optional hotel transport. Guides such as Maury, Mike, Javi, and Luis have earned praise for patience and safety.

“The most exceptional experience I had in Cabo, highly recommended! It was Both educational and adventurous, with a free hotel pickup.”

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6.The Arch and Lover’s Beach Kayaking + Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 307 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $102

You’ll paddle a sit-on-top double kayak from Cabo San Lucas toward the Arch, sea lion colony, Lover’s Beach, and Pelican Rock. Guides Casey, Carlos, Alex, and Luis provide instruction, safety help, snacks, drinks, and photos when available. Expect easy to moderate activity, clear water, and changing sea conditions.

“Everything was excellent right from the start! Casey picked us up right at our hotel and pointed out some cool areas during our ride from San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas. They had all of the necessary equipment for us and gave helpful kayaking tips before we set off. Our guide, Carlos always communicated where he needed us to kayak to, and always helped us get in and out of the kayaks when landing on or leaving from the beach. We liked that this trip was in the morning because it wasn’t crazy busy when we went to the arch, which was such a beautiful sight, and we…”

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7.Kayak or Paddle Board & Snorkel to the Arch with Photos included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Best value

Paddleboard or kayak from Cannery Beach to Cabo’s famous Arch with guides such as Jorge, Maria, Arturo, and Nayeli. You’ll learn about the marine ecosystem, stop for photos, then snorkel near Pelican Rock among more than 20 fish species. Early starts offer calmer water and fewer boats.

“Jorge and Esme were amazing. Very smooth experience. Jorge shared so much knowledge and allowed us to have a beautiful time. This is a must do when in Cabo! Super special experience!”

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8.Private Yacht Cruise 4 Hour- Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours on a private yacht off Cabo San Lucas with your own group and crew. You’ll see the Arch, sea lions, Santa Maria or Chileno Bay, then swim, snorkel, paddle board, and possibly fish. Crews including Lewis, Eli, Leo, and Jorge have earned praise for attentive service. Drinks, snacks, towels, and gear are included.

“Do not hesitate to book this tour. Leo and Alejandra were the BEST. Snacks were actually a full lunch of chips / homemade guacamole / chicken fajitas. We never ran out of bottled water / beer / sodas / tequila. Lots of photo opportunities. Weather permitting, you can stop to go swimming or snorkeling. A wonderful day at sea.”

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9.Kayaking and Snorkeling in Two Pristine Bays

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 4 hours · from $102

Paddle from Las Viudas around Cabo’s granite coast to Santa Maria and Chileno Bays. You’ll snorkel twice, spot fish and perhaps whales, then rest under a beach umbrella. Casey, Carlos, or another English- or Spanish-speaking guide handles instruction, gear, transport, snacks, and photos when possible.

“We are novice to kayaking. Chris was patient and did great with teaching the basics. That went a long way in decreasing my wife’s fear of the sea. We would definitely do it again.”

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10.Private Los Cabos Arch & Playa del Amor tour by Glass bottom kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Start from the beach with a private guide and paddle a tandem glass-bottom kayak toward Pelican Rock, El Arco, Lover’s Beach, and Divorce Beach. Snorkeling gear, water, snacks, transport, and hotel pickup are included. Ask for an early start for calmer water and fewer crowds. Jose Luis is one guide praised for his friendly, careful approach.

“So worthwhile. Jose Luis was the best guide: friendly, safe, knowledgeable. If you can, ask to go as early as possible - the later in the morning you go, the more crowded the waterways are. Loved getting on the water, getting in some good activity and pics, and back at the hotel by the pool before noon!”

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11.Private Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Start from the beach with a private guide such as Marco, Maury, Carlos, or Hugo, then paddle toward Pelican Rock and the Arch. You’ll use a glass-bottom kayak, snorkel gear, and supplied water, with time for sea lions, tropical fish, and Love Beach when waves allow. Hotel pickup is available.

“Our guide Hugo Zambrano was awesome! He gave us all the info about the Los Cabos Arch and the cove of the Cortez sea we were able to explore. We saw sea lions up close, snorkeled with a dozen types of beautiful tropical fish, saw the coral reefs, and kayaked right up to the sandstone arches. Highly recommend for couples, friends, or families with older kids looking for a little adventure. No better way to see the arch of Los Cabos and the ocean as well!”

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12.Paddleboard Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Start at 8 a.m. with a small group of up to four, paddling from Empacadora Beach to Cabo’s Arch, Lovers Beach, and Pelican Rock. Guides such as Josue, Pablo, Jas, Paco, and Sasha provide direction, snacks, water, snorkeling gear, and photos at the Arch. Expect waves, exercise, and a memorable morning on the water.

“Great experience with Paco, Pablo, and Sasha! Highly recommend going in the morning. The water was very quiet.”

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13.Los Cabos Arch & Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Paddle from the beach to Cabo San Lucas Arch in a glass-bottom kayak with a bilingual guide. Look for fish below, sea lions near the colony, and birds above. You may snorkel at Pelican Rock or Neptune’s Finger and walk Lover’s Beach if sea conditions permit. Morning departures usually offer calmer water and fewer crowds.

“The snorkeling and kayaking were amazing! The guides were fun and prioritized our safety.”

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14.Kayak to The Arch & Snorkel + Transport & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Paddle at sunrise from Cannery Beach to Cabo’s Arch with bilingual guides such as Josue, Fernando, or Pablo. You’ll see sea lions, walk from Lovers Beach to Divorce Beach, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and receive photos, snacks, gear, and round-trip transport.

“If you are planning to see the Arch, Land's End, Lovers and Divorce Beach - kayaking is the best way to go about doing it. Josué, our guide, navigated us through all of the boat traffic and got us up in close to the attractions for the best possible experience! Josué is passionate about his job and about his country and it's history and it was very enjoyable to see and hear him tell stories about Mexico and the area. The snorkling portion of the tour was phenominal! We saw all kinds of fish - and an octopus - in a very private setting, as the boats aren't able to…”

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15.Private Glass bottom Kayak and snorkel at two Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Paddle a tandem glass-bottom kayak from Santa María Bay to Chileno Bay, then snorkel among fish, coral, and possible turtles or octopus. This private 2.5-hour outing includes hotel pickup, a guide, kayaks, snorkeling gear, drinks, and snacks. Morning departures offer calmer water and fewer waves.

“There was good and bad, but the 5 stars is for them stepping up to good customer service. They gave us a refund because we didn't end up doing either activity (very cold day) and we'd had issues communicating to them and finding them. But the two tour guides (and the office) handled the situation beautifully and should we ever get back to Cabo we will definitely schedule this again!”

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