Water Sports in Baja California Sur

Learn the basics of scuba diving on a 3-hour discovery tour in Los Cabos. Board a boat to the designated dive site, where a certified instructor will teach you how to breath underwater, use scuba diving equipment and communicate in a safe and efficient manner. Then it's your chance to delve into the water and take full advantage of your newfound skills amid scores of tropical fish. Later set out on a sightseeing boat tour of some of the area's landmark attractions, including the Sea Lion's Colony and El Arco.

Board a glass-bottom boat to explore the beauty of Los Cabos and the Sea of Cortez, including the dramatic features of Land's End. Pass by the Arch of Cabo San Lucas and snorkel with your guide at Pelican Rock, accessible only by boat. Upgrade to a deluxe package that includes snorkel-tube digital images of the marine life. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport provided.

Paddle the Sea of Cortez in a clear-bottom kayak, then slip into the water for a guided snorkel tour of a coral reef with vibrant marine life. See the Cabo San Lucas coast from the water, passing the Arch, Lover's Beach, and a sea lion colony that's home to hundreds of animals. The two-person, sit-on-top kayaks are perfect for even beginning kayakers, and you'll be paddling alongside a certified guide from start to finish.

Swim or snorkel with sharks in the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean during this half-day tour from Cabo San Lucas. Your guide ensures a memorable and safe experience in the waters of Baja California as you look for blue sharks, silky sharks, mako, smooth hammerheads, and other marine life, and get a close look at the Arch of Cabo San Lucas and sea lion colony. Includes use of snorkeling gear, guide, refreshments, and boat transportation from a central marina.

Join other certified divers on an exciting 2-tank dive of The Corridor in the Sea of Cortez, which offers some of the hottest diving spots in Los Cabos. Depart Cabo San Lucas for this 5-hour exploration of a series of remote underwater sites, including Blow Hole and Chileno Bay. Swim far beneath the surface alongside mantas, sea turtles, and scores of tropical fish. From December through March grey and humpback whales are also commonly seen cruising along the coast.

Join other certified divers on a spectacular 2-tank diving tour of one of the most biodiverse bodies of water on the planet: Baja's Sea of Cortez. Marvel at towering underwater cliffs, mingle with sea lions, swim alongside mantas, sea turtles and scores of colorful fish and even enjoy some of the area's most incredible above-sea sights, including Lovers Beach and El Arco. A professional guide accompanies you on this exciting small-group diving excursion.

Explore two dive sites in what Jacques Cousteau called the 'Aquarium of the World.' Depart Cabo San Lucas for a 2-tank, 5-hour dive at both Santa Maria and Chileno Bay along the Gulf of California's famed Los Cabos Corridor. These two protected bays are home to an array of tropical sea life, include colorful fish, sea turtles and Moray eels. Swim among sea horses and sea urchins, witness the dance-like moments of underwater sea fans and maybe even come face-to-face with giant manta rays and nurse sharks.

Discover the natural splendor and diverse wildlife of El Arco on a 3-hour kayak and snorkeling tour from Los Cabos. Soak up the sunshine as you follow a knowledgeable guide to the iconic rock formations of El Arco on kayaks, greeting a languid colony of sea lions as you paddle past. Gaze at a transient tableau of tropical fish through your glass-bottomed kayak and submerge yourself in the shimmering seawater when you snorkel near Pelican Rock. Conclude your enchanting excursion as you kayak past Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach), and absorb the amorous atmosphere of the secluded spot.

Join beginning and experienced divers on a 2-tank dive in the Sea of Cortez, one of the most biodiverse bodies of water on the planet. Depart Los Cabos for the Cabo Can Lucas Marine Preserve - home to one of west coast North America's only coral reefs - and spend 3-hours exploring sites such as Pelican Rock, Land's End and the cascading Sands Falls. Swim alongside schools of tropical fish, manta rays and sea turtles, see colorful coral formations and swaying sea fans and bask in the sheer beauty of this incredible underwater world.

Visit two of the best snorkeling sites along the Sea of Cortez on a 'Beach Hopper' snorkeling tour of both Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Bay. Depart Los Cabos for a zodiac ride to each destination, where you'll spend a half-hour at a time swimming and snorkeling alongside manta rays, sea turtles and scores of brightly colored fish. Afterward pay a visit to secluded Lovers Beach to enjoy a bit of sun-infused downtime, followed by a light lunch and a trip to see El Arco and the local sea lions. 

Submerge yourself in the shimmering Sea of Cortez on a full-day eco tour from Los Cabos. Admire dramatic desert landscapes as you venture to the luscious enclave of La Paz, and then sail out to sea to greet the world's largest fish, whale sharks. Swim and splash near the natural habitat of these incredible creatures, and then feast upon traditional Mexican tacos on a beautiful beachfront boardwalk. Visit the iconic Hotel California, and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel on this spectacular seasonal tour (available September to April only).

Ever thought about learning to scuba dive? Here's your chance. Discover the basics of this exciting sport with a 4-hour beginner 'experience.' Delve into the protected waters of Cabo San Lucas Marine Park"•off the coast of Los Cabos"•alongside a certified PADI instructor. See puffer fish, lobsters, sea lions and more as you learn to breathe below the surface using a scuba, or underwater breathing apparatus. Practice these new skills then set out on an actual dive, followed by an above-sea tour of the area's iconic sights"•including El Arco. 

Hit the waters off Cabo San Lucas on an unforgettable snorkel and breakfast cruise. Set out aboard a double-decker catamaran, enjoying the calm seas and refreshing morning air en route to Santa Maria Bay, your snorkeling destination. Swim alongside schools of tropical fish and keep an eye out for sea turtles and manta rays. Then hop back onboard for a breakfast buffet complete with unlimited Bloody Marys and a background of reggae and Latin tunes. Kids activities and an after-breakfast swim are also included.

Explore Cabo San Lucas Bay on this 3-hour morning kayak tour. Aboard a 16-foot, custom fiberglass kayak, paddle after a guide to the Cabo Arch and Sea Lion Colony and snorkel near Pelican Rock.

Prepare your paddle for a kayaking tour of Baja's stunning Sea of Cortex, departing from Todos Santos. Set out to explore this natural wonder: one of the most biodiverse bodies of water in the world, with hundreds of fish species. Drift past rocky islands housing nesting blue herons and blue-footed boobies, then hop in the sea to experience its incredible wonders first-hand, snorkeling in spots that are unaccessible by motorized vehicles. There's also an easier Balandra Bay kayak option, though both include a delicious and relaxing picnic lunch.

See the diverse marine life in the Sea of Cortez on a 3.5-hour snorkeling tour from Cabo San Lucas, with stops to swim at two different beaches. You'll also see Land's End, Lover's Beach, and the Arch from the water, with a stop to visit Cabo's thriving sea lion colony. This 3.5-hour snorkel tour includes pickup and drop-off at centrally-located Los Cabos hotels, a light lunch, and snorkeling gear, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Join other certified divers on a 6-hour exploration of two distinct diving sites with this exciting 3-tank tour. Set out from Los Cabos for Cabo San Lucas Marine Park and The Corridor, two hotbeds of extreme underwater biodiversity. Marvel at the beauty of the incredible Sand Falls, swim alongside sea lions and see scores of tropical fish on your first dive, then enjoy a completely different ecosystem filled with exquisite corals - and the possibility of migrating whales - on your second. An ideal chose for divers with limited time but loads of curiosity.

Explore Cabo San Lucas's coast on a guided scuba diving excursion. Bring your certification card and USB stick for this two-tank dive and your guide will photograph you with sea turtles, subtropical fish, rays and other colorful marine life at one of the more than 12 dive sites between Santa Maria Bay and Punta Arena. Experience Baja's undersea life for the first time or discover new sites in the area.

Snorkel one of North America's only west coast coral reefs on a full-day tour of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park. Depart Cabo San Lucas for this extraordinary place where you'll find hundreds of marine life species, including panamic porkfish, devil rays and sea turtles. Begin your adventure at the protected Mermaids Beach, then take the opportunity to swim with friendly sea lion pups at the nearby Sea Lion Colony. Afterward head to Jureles - home to schools of skipjack shad - and continue to a small and shallow coral reef called Navajas.

Bring the entire family for a swimming and snorkeling tour of Cabo San Lucas Marine Park. Set out from Los Cabos to explore the waters around Land's End and take in some of the coastline's most renowned sights, including Lovers Beach, the sea lions colony and iconic El Arco. The same boat caters to divers, so if there's someone in your party who prefers to scuba you can still spend the day together.