Espiritu Santo Island Tour From Cabo
Seamless transport, expert guides, and luxury yacht & amenities. Snorkel, explore pristine beaches, and discover vibrant marine life on this unforgettable adventure!
Departs from Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo and the greater Los Cabos region
This natural paradise offers stunning island scenery and vibrant marine life. Snorkel with playful sea lions and marvel at colorful tropical fish in crystal-clear waters. Adventure and beauty await!
About:
This nautical excursion lasts approximately eight hours and involves 2 to 2.5 hours of transportation from Los Cabos to La Paz.
It includes activities such as snorkelling, swimming with sea lions, and spotting natural rock formations, landscapes, and marine life in various ecosystems along the beautiful Espiritu Santo archipelago. You will also have the option to go hiking.
This tour provides a glimpse into a biological exhibition of species that are found nowhere else in the world but on this Island.
On board served, continental style breakfast, a delicious freshly made fish ceviche, made on board fresh turkey & cheese sandwiches, guacamole, chips and Mexican salsas, fresh fruit, snacks and dessert. Soft drinks (sodas), juices, 24x beers, margaritas, bottled water, and ice are included.
You don’t need to bring extras, but you can always bring food, snacks, and alcoholic beverages. We will serve those on board.
Private round-trip transportation from your Los Cabos accommodation to La Paz, and cruise aboard luxury 42-foot yacht.
- Ages 0-99, max of 14 per group
- Duration: 10 - 12h
- Start time: Check availability
- Mobile ticket
- Meets animal welfare guidelines
- Live guide: English, Spanish
What's included
- Bottled water
- Fish ceviche, fruit, turkey and cheese sandwiches, chips, guacamole, Mexican salsa, soft drinks, 24x beers, margaritas, snacks, dessert, and the option of bringing food, snacks, and alcoholic beverages with you
- Soda/Pop
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle & yacht
- 2x hotel style bathrooms
- Yacht indoor & outdoor shaded rest areas
- Dinghy boat, beach setup & water mat
- Natural reserve access fees & certified local guide
- Private return transportation
Itinerary
Itinerary
This is a typical (suggested) itinerary for this tour. The tour is flexible and can meet special requests.
- Los Cabos
- Arrival at Marina Palmira, La Paz & embarkation (Breakfast)
- The sea lions colony natural reserve at San Rafaelito (swim & snorkel)
- Candelero Bay (swim & snorkel)
- Playa Ballena (lunch, swim, dinghy ride beach set up, optional hike)
- Balandra Bay (swim, optional hike)
- Marina Palmira, La Paz & disembarkation
- Optional stop on the way back to Los Cabos
- Los Cabos
You will visit Espiritu Santo Island’s natural reserve and surroundings during this trip.
You will be able to spot turtles, dolphins, mantas, whales, and species of seabirds and photograph natural rock formations such as the famous mask. Our guide on board will point out and narrate a little history.
Duration: around the 12 hours mark
- 7-8 hours on the water
- 4-5 hours transportation to & from Los Cabos – traffic dependent.
Departure & return
- Start: any accommodation in the Los Cabos area.
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Pickup details
Please be punctual for the pickup time to arrive on time. Let us know any additional information we need to know so we can arrange it. -
Hotel pickup
communicating with us, we will take relevant details and provide relevant information. Open communication channels are maintained via phone/email/messaging the whole time. - End: This activity ends at the pickup point.
Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats are not available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum group of 14 travellers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
You can review the cancellation policy in this link
Help & Assistance
If you have questions about this tour or need help booking it, we’d be happy to assist you. Just call the number below or use the Check Availability form.
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From: US$2,600.00
MXN$52,000.00(up to 10 passengers)
- Extra person + US$85 / $MX1,700.00 pp
































Tour's Itinerary
The following is an example itinerary. Tours are flexible and can meet requests.
The itinerary is dependent on weather and time spent on each point. (e.g. The longer the stay on one place the less time we have to be in the next.)
Pickup
Marina Palmira, La Paz
- Board
- Safety briefing
- Brekkie
- Cruise

Candelero Bay
Playa Ballena
Isla Ballena (island)

Balandra Beach & Bay
- Sightseeing
- Rest
- Swim
- Paddleboard
- Hiking
Marina Palmira, La Paz
Los Cabos
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