Espíritu Santo Island: snorkel SEA LIONS and Balandra Small Group
Description
Enjoy a relaxing ride and explore the Sea of Cortez on this amazing Cabo snorkeling excursion! Upon arrival, we’ll provide you with all the snorkeling gear you’ll need to explore the Sea of Cortez and its gorgeous marine life, including a sea lion colony. After that, we’ll cruise further along Bay where you’ll have another opportunity to swim and snorkel. Sea of Cortez tours are popular for those who want a little bit of everything and amazing wildlife, along with lots of sun. From the minute your full-day tour begins, you will bask in luxury and comfort. Our experienced, bilingual guides will ensure that you have fun the whole day, and they can even help you put on your snorkeling equipment and life vest. The Sea of Cortez is a legendary and magnificent wonder full of exotic marine life and extreme beauty. Being surrounded by pristine, azure waters and white sandy beaches will provide calming panoramic views you will remember for a lifetime.
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Itinerary
Being surrounded by pristine, azure waters and white sandy beaches will provide calming panoramic views you will remember for a lifetime. But that’s not all. Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez the “aquarium of the world” for a good reason. This aquatic habitat is brimming with extraordinary sea life you can’t find anywhere else, which has earned it the UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Our experienced captain will search in the protected area, while your guide gives you a briefing about animal facts and biology, safety, and how to enjoy this activity with maximum respect for the environment and the marine creatures. Probably you will have to endure his /her many guide jokes too
Our experienced, bilingual guides will ensure that you have fun the whole day, and they can even help you put on your snorkeling equipment and life vest. Get ready to have a lot of fun!
On our Sea of Cortez snorkeling tour adventure, you’ll have the chance of close sightings with dolphins, schools of exotic fish, sea lions*, manta rays, and even whales, among other breathtaking undersea creatures. Discover some of the most extraordinary and remote wonders of the world in this exciting expedition
the journey toward Espiritu Santo Island is only half the fun as you cruise past exquisite beaches and crystal blue coves brimming with marine life. On the cruise itself, you’ll have the opportunity to witness exotic marine and sea life freely roaming the waters around you. When our yacht reaches its destination, the Sea of Cortez Wildlife & Snorkeling Adventure begins. Swim and snorkel in this natural sanctuary among sea lions* and an awe-inspiring array of brightly colored tropical fish, sea stars, corals, turtles and occasionally playful sea lion pups!
Glimpse a myriad of incredible marine wildlife, swim safely among friends and family, and make memories to last a lifetime. Of the many Cabo expeditions available in the region, none is better or more rewarding than the Sea of Cortez snorkeling adventure at Cabo Adventures. Sit back, relax, and bask in the warm sun as we anchor at a breathtaking bay.
We go the extra mile to ensure that you are always at ease, having fun, and getting several opportunities to make memories that will last a lifetime.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our boats depart from the letters of LA PAZ, (in front of Rock and Wings Restaurant). additional we will send the google maps link location by message, All tour operators meet there, near the LA PAZ sign. If you arrive too early you can enjoy a drink in the coffee and Pubs places located nearby. our guides will be waiting for you there in the meeting point. the google maps link you can copy and paste https://maps.app.goo.gl/WeQZrsdDe3RXwB8i7
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
I arrived at the right time. No one there. Finally the agent arrives at departure time and tells me to wait. Then comes back and takes me to the tourist boat to find me a seat with 14 others. No English spoken. Get to snorkel near sea lions for 15 minutes. Pretty cool. The rest of the day involved sitting on the beach. Very frustrating that I could not understand the guide. Discovered that I paid 500 pesos more than the going rate to join the mass tourism event with a dozen other boats. If you go don't buy a ticket online like I did. Feeling ripped off.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We would like to clarify that this tour cannot be obtained at a lower price in person. The rate you paid reflects the official and regulated cost of the Espíritu Santo Island experience, which includes authorized access, permits, and licensed operation. Prices offered on the day or in person are not lower than our published rates. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not fully meet your expectations, and we truly appreciate your comments, as they help us improve our service. Warm regards, Roberto Polanco GM
The snorkeling tour to Espíritu Santo Island was amazing! I really enjoyed it — the water was crystal clear, and the marine life was beautiful. The tour is quite long, around six hours, but it’s absolutely worth it. Such a great experience, and I’d definitely do it again!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🌊✨ We’re thrilled to know you enjoyed the beauty of Espíritu Santo Island and had such a great time snorkeling among the sea life. It’s truly a special place, and we’re so happy you got to experience it. We hope to welcome you again soon for another amazing adventure in Baja! 🐠🌴 — Roberto Polanco, General Manager – Go & Travel in Cabo
The tour itself was good. Our guide, Manuel spoke English but we could hardly hear him as we were seated at the back of the boat. We booked this tour because it stated wetsuits and we didn’t get those. My husband went in the water which was so cold and I choose to stay back at Espiritu Santo Island (due to lack of wetsuit). The amount of time in the water actually swimming with the sea lions is about 15 minutes. On a highlight; we did see 3 whales and a pod of dolphins.
We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we are gutted when we don’t meet expectations. Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We do have wetsuits however you need to mentioned that you would like to have it, before the excursion start. We will use the feedback to make us better and to ensure this doesn’t happen again. The next time we will have it with us on the boat. Again, thank you for your feedback
Guide doesn't speak English, so all the stops meant nothing to us. LONG boat ride. Short time with sea lions. Water cold, no Wetsuit provided.
Dear Catherine I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. I'm sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with our service and would like to further follow up with you to support your concerns. Thank you for also pointing out the different ways to improve our service as also the level of english our guided had . I want to assure you that your constructive feedback does not go unnoticed. It is valuable information for our whole team, so please do not hesitate to reach out with any further comments or questions. Sincerely, Roberto Polanco GM
A lot of this trip was NOT as stated in the description. I don't expect the people of Mexico to know English unless you promise a bilingual guide. This guide was NOT bilingual. That caused some issues. Also this trip is NOT 4 hours. It was supposed to be 11am-3pm. It didn't leave until 12 and we got back after dark! It was over 6 hours. Not great if you have plans/reservations later that day. Or have a long drive back to Cabo in the dark. The snorkel gear was trash and barely usable. And there wasn't enough of it. Our "guide" was about 14 and honestly kind of rude. When we stopped on the beach for snacks he took the only shade and sat on the cooler so nobody could get anything. And of course he was the first to get food. He seemed to have an attitude. When we saw some rays jumping out of the water he blocked everyone's view so he could get the best pictures and we couldn't. We never knew how long we would be at a stop. We're we going to be there 10 minutes or and hour? Nobody knows because we didn't have a bilingual guide! My daughter got stung by jellyfish and we got yelled at by the "guide" for trying to get her back to the boat. A well maintained boat?! Haha... No. It was uncomfortable and at one point wouldn't start. Made everyone uneasy and uncomfortable. And our "experienced" captain ran into another boat. It wasn't all bad. The scenery was beautiful and we saw a lot of wildlife. The beach meal was nice if you could get past the "guide" who was blocking it most of the time. Nice place but I'd book with someone (anyone) else.
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had during your tour with us. Your encounter with your guided not reflect the high standards we aim to provide. Rest assured, we take your comments seriously and will address the issues with our team to such occurrences in the future. We understand the importance of effective communication in the english language and swift resolution in such situations, and we regret falling short in your case. Your feedback is invaluable, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back. We also will update the times, since it’s winter times, we are coming back one hour after it’s stated.
The tour is really beautiful, it was fun. What isn't good is that the English spoken is bad, you can hardly understand anything, and if someone translates, it's very bad. The check-in at departure is a bit chaotic, but could be improved significantly. Otherwise, everything was fine.
Thank you very much for your comment. We are very sorry to hear that you did not have a good experience at our guided regarding his english and the check in process - our mission is to provide excellent guest experiences, so we are sorry to have disappointed you. We have taken your feedback on board and will endeavour to make improvements accordingly.
This experience was amazing, our tour guides name was Giovanni and he was extremely knowledgeable on the islands history. We learned a lot and laughed a lot! Playa Ensenada Grande was beautiful, that’s where we stopped to eat delicious Ceviche, prepared by Giovanni. On the snorkeling portion of the trip we got to enter a cave full of sea lions who were surrounding us, such an exhilarating time to be around 10 at a time swimming all around us and kissing our go pro camera. Highly recommend. On the way back the sunset was bright and ethereal!!
Dear Denise , Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing us for your excursion in the Espíritu Santo Island . We are delighted to hear that your experience with us was outstanding, and that our service contributed to a memorable visit. Giovanni will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back in winter for another unforgettable experience !
Drove 3 hours to find out the trip had been cancelled due to weather. It's sunny, 75 and a little windy... but other boats and tours are going out, which we couldn't book because it takes 5 business days to get a refund. If you go on their web page they are still taking reservations for today! No communication or answers back when I tried messaging. Big thumbs down.
Hi Jenn You’re right, our business didn’t live up to our usual standards for communication, and I apologize for that. This unfortunately happened because that day the Whale Shark Encounter was canceled for the weather and we couldn’t make the tour for that reason, the boats were still making tours to the espíritu santo island but not to swim with the shark. we would appreciate the chance to make it up to you. Please give contact us at gontravelincabo@outlook.com we will like to have you in our tours for free. We are not proud for this review.
Really happy to find last minute slot and see these magnificent animals. However because we were last minute, we (think we) were put on a very crowded panga with 18 people. The guides did a great job rotating groups, but a max of five snorkelers is allowed at a time. So time in the water was less than 30 minutes.
Dear susanne Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit wasn't up to your expectations. We take all feedback seriously, and we appreciate your honest feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience or frustration you may have experienced. We would like to address your specific concerns and make things right. Please feel free to contact us directly at gontravelincabo@outlook.con so we can discuss your experience further. As a token of our apology, we would like to offer you 50% discount in your next visit . We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing us Best regards, Roberto Polanco
AMAZING trip! Mario was an awesome guide that truly loves what he does and is super informative! We swam with 4 different whale sharks on our trip! Best excursion in Cabo by far!!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us, We look forward to working with you again in the future!
