Excursion de plongée libre à Chileno bay et Santa Maria Cove





Description
Bien qu'elles ne soient séparées que par une courte portion de côte, la baie Santa Maria et la baie Chileno offrent des environnements marins distincts façonnés par des structures récifales et une géographie côtière différentes. La crique en forme de fer à cheval de Santa Maria offre une protection naturelle contre la houle, tandis que la baie Chileno abrite de vastes habitats de récifs rocheux qui attirent une variété de vies marines. Visiter les deux sites en une seule expérience permet une compréhension plus large des écosystèmes sous-marins qui ont fait de la mer de Cortez l'un des environnements marins les plus célébrés au monde et l'une des meilleures destinations pour la plongée en apnée de Basse-Californie du Sud.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Commencez votre aventure en apnée à Santa Maria Bay, une crique protégée en forme de fer à cheval connue pour ses conditions calmes et son eau claire. Accompagné de votre Guide, explorez l'environnement sous-marin de la baie tout en découvrant l'habitat des récifs et les écosystèmes marins qui font de cette région l'un des endroits de plongée avec tuba les plus populaires de Los Cabos.
Continuez jusqu'à la baie de Chileno, une aire marine protégée connue pour ses formations de récifs rocheux et ses excellentes conditions de plongée. Explorez un paysage sous-marin différent tout en observant l'environnement marin de la mer de Cortez et en profitant de l'un des cadres côtiers les plus célèbres de la région.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
• Le transport aller-retour est disponible gratuitement depuis les hôtels de Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo et le couloir touristique • Si votre hôtel n'est pas répertorié, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter afin que nous puissions vérifier la disponibilité des transports pour votre région • Si vous arrivez avec votre propre véhicule, rendez-vous à Plaza Gali OXXO ou directement à la plage de Santa Maria, où l'expérience de plongée commence depuis la plage • Les hôtels en dehors de la zone touristique principale, y compris Hard Rock, Nobu, Rancho San Lucas, Diamante, ou Four Seasons, ne sont pas inclus dans le transport gratuit et se réuniront à Plaza Gali OXXO à Cabo San Lucas • Les croisiéristes se retrouveront également à la Plaza Gali OXXO, à environ 3 à 5 minutes à pied de la sortie du port de plaisance. Des indications détaillées vous seront fournies avec votre message de confirmation • Les croisières Cabo San Lucas fonctionnent à l'aide de bateaux tendres, ce qui peut prendre plus de temps en fonction des opérations portuaires. Nous recommandons fortement de prendre l'appel d'offres le plus tôt possible ou de réserver un service d'appel d'offres prioritaire dans la mesure du possible • Les clients qui manquent le transport ou arrivent en retard doivent arriver directement à la plage de Santa Maria avant l'heure de début de l'activité à leurs frais
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- L'âge minimum est de 6 ans
- Les clients reçoivent des instructions exactes de réunion ou de prise en charge dans les 24 heures après la réservation via le chat de l'opérateur Viator. Si vous ne recevez pas, veuillez nous contacter au moins 24 heures avant votre visite
- Le temps d'attente maximum après la réunion prévue ou le temps de prise en charge est de 5 minutes
- Les heures limites sont basées sur l'heure locale d'expérience
- Aucun bateau n'est utilisé — l'expérience de plongée commence directement depuis la plage
- Combinaisons disponibles sur demande pendant les mois d'hiver en XL, LG, M et SM
- Les départs matinaux sont généralement recommandés pour une meilleure visibilité et des vents plus légers
- La visibilité et les conditions océaniques entre Santa Maria et Chileno Bay peuvent varier tous les jours. Les guides peuvent parfois recommander de rester dans une baie pour maximiser la visibilité de l'eau et l'expérience globale. Aucun remboursement partiel n'est prévu pour les ajustements d'emplacement liés aux conditions océaniques
- Cette expérience nécessite des conditions météorologiques favorables. En cas d'annulation en raison de conditions météorologiques dangereuses, de conditions océaniques ou de restrictions opérationnelles, les clients se verront offrir une autre date ou un remboursement complet
- Aucun casier n'est disponible, mais les effets personnels peuvent habituellement rester à l'intérieur du véhicule de transport pendant l'activité
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs ayant des problèmes de dos, une grossesse ou des problèmes cardiaques graves
- Les participants sous l'influence de l'alcool ou de drogues ne sont pas autorisés
- Les demandes de remboursement médical nécessitent un certificat médical officiel le jour même et une notification préalable avant l’heure de début d’activité
Avis(502)
Picked us up promptly from hotel. During drive shared some info about Chilleno Bay. Attentive to our individual comfort levels, so we felt safe. Took us to a less crowded snorkel area and Marco Polo was a fantastic guide. He let us decide what we wanted to do, after about 45 minutes we decided to hang back and chill on the beach. Really nice guide and what a relaxing snorkel. Saw lots of beautiful fish, very close!
Hi Samantha, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed such a relaxing snorkeling experience with Marco Polo. We’re glad you appreciated the hotel pickup, the local insights about Chileno Bay, and Marco’s personalized approach. Every guest has a different comfort level in the water, so we always aim to adapt the experience to your pace while keeping safety our top priority. Sometimes the perfect day is simply snorkeling among colorful fish and then relaxing on a quiet beach! Marco Polo will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with him. Thank you for choosing High Tide Los Cabos. We hope to welcome you back to Baja California Sur for another unforgettable adventure in the Sea of Cortez! High Tide Los Cabos 🐠🌊☀️
Helped this 60 year old snorkel for the 1st time. Positive experience and worked hard to keep everyone safe.
Hi there, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear your first snorkeling adventure was such a positive one. It’s especially rewarding to know we could help make your first time in the water enjoyable and comfortable. Our guides take great pride in adapting to every guest’s experience level and making safety the top priority, so everyone can relax and enjoy the incredible marine life of the Sea of Cortez. We’re honored you chose High Tide Los Cabos for your first snorkeling experience and hope it’s just the beginning of many more underwater adventures. We’d love to welcome you back to Los Cabos for another day exploring Santa María, Chileno Bay, or even Cabo Pulmo! High Tide Los Cabos 🐠🌊☀️
Maury was a fantastic guide and so helpful. I swam into a patch of jellies and he had a quick response. Lots of beautiful fish too!
Hi there, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great snorkeling experience with Maury Sanchez. Maury will be very happy to hear your kind words. One of the most important parts of any snorkeling adventure is having a guide who is attentive and ready to respond when needed, and we’re glad he was there to help quickly and keep the experience enjoyable. We’re also happy to hear you were able to enjoy the incredible marine life at Santa María and Chileno Bay. The colorful fish and crystal-clear waters of the Sea of Cortez are what make snorkeling in Los Cabos such a memorable experience. Thank you for choosing High Tide Los Cabos and for trusting us with your adventure. We hope to welcome you back to Baja California Sur for another day exploring the amazing underwater world of Los Cabos! High Tide Los Cabos 🐠🌊☀️
We had a wonderful time on this great snorkeling trip. Our awesome guide picked us up at our resort and drove us a short drive to a beautiful beach, and we enjoyed awesome snorkeling. I would recommend this trip for a great snorkeling experience.
Hi there, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear your family had such a great time snorkeling with us in Los Cabos. One of the things we love most about our snorkeling tours is how easy and stress-free they are for families. From hotel pickup to exploring the beautiful waters of Santa María Cove and Chileno Bay, our goal is to make the entire experience relaxing, fun, and memorable. We’re especially happy to hear you enjoyed the snorkeling and the beautiful beach. The Sea of Cortez is home to incredible marine life, and sharing that underwater world with families is one of our favorite parts of what we do. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing High Tide Los Cabos. We hope to welcome your family back to Baja California Sur for another adventure soon—perhaps a kayak and snorkel tour or a private snorkeling experience on your next visit! High Tide Los Cabos 🐠☀️🌊👨👩👧👦
Emilio was an incredible guide- super knowledgeable, friendly, and went the extra mile to make sure the experience was worthwhile! 10/10 experience and would highly recommend.
Hi there, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience exploring Santa María Cove and Chileno Bay with Emilio. Emilio will be thrilled to hear your kind words. His passion for the marine life and natural beauty of Los Cabos shines through on every tour, and he genuinely enjoys helping guests discover the incredible underwater world of the Sea of Cortez while making sure everyone feels comfortable and has a fantastic time. We’re especially happy to hear that his knowledge, friendly personality, and extra effort helped make the experience memorable. Those personal touches are what transform a great snorkeling trip into an unforgettable vacation highlight. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing High Tide Los Cabos. If you enjoyed snorkeling at Chileno and Santa María, we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure—perhaps kayaking to the Arch or exploring the incredible marine life of Cabo Pulmo, one of the most spectacular snorkeling destinations in Baja California Sur. High Tide Los Cabos
I've snorkeled from Hawaii to Bahamas and beyond, but this was one of the best. Maury was a wonderful guide making me venture further and longer than I would have alone. He spotted a shark, barracuda and Ray that I might have missed. I felt part of the many schools of fish we encountered and saw a couple I never encountered before. Thank you for not cancelling bc I was your only passenger. It was the highlight of my trip
Hi there, Thank you so much for this incredible review! It truly means a lot to hear that this was the highlight of your trip, especially coming from someone with snorkeling experience in places like Hawaii and the Bahamas. Maury Sanchez will be thrilled to hear your kind words. One of the things he loves most is helping guests go a little farther, discover a little more, and experience the underwater world of the Sea of Cortez in a way they might not have on their own. Spotting a shark, barracuda, ray, and so many schools of fish in a single outing is a pretty special day, even by Los Cabos standards! We’re also grateful you mentioned the private experience. We know many operators would have canceled with only one guest, but whenever possible, we try to make it happen. Creating memorable experiences and sharing the incredible marine life of Baja California Sur is why we do what we do. Thank you again for choosing High Tide Los Cabos and for trusting us with part of your vacation. If you enjoyed the wildlife at Chileno and Santa María, we think you'd absolutely love Cabo Pulmo on a future visit—it's one of the most spectacular snorkeling destinations in North America. We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable adventure in the Sea of Cortez. High Tide Los Cabos
Our snorkeling tour had to be canceled due to high swells bringing in Portuguese Man o war jellyfish. Our to guide, Liuis, gave us the option of going kayaking instead which we thought we were going to do until he brought us to the launch point and there were high winds and surf there. We opted to be dropped off at the marina to go shopping and sightsee. . I’m giving this tour a very high rating because the Tour company was very flexible in offering us aan alternative activity or refund. Luis was also a pleasure to work with. Quick notice of processing of refund as well.
Hi there, Thank you so much for your understanding and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We’re glad Luis helped make a challenging situation as smooth as possible and that you felt well taken care of throughout the process. Ocean conditions in Los Cabos can be surprisingly dynamic. Sometimes one beach is calm while another just a few miles away is experiencing strong wind, surf, or reduced visibility. Portuguese man o’ war can also arrive very quickly with changing currents and water temperatures, making conditions change from one moment to the next. While we always hope to operate every tour as planned, the safety of our guests comes first. We truly appreciate your flexibility and positive attitude when faced with unexpected conditions. We're also happy to hear the refund process was handled quickly and that Luis helped provide options instead of simply canceling the day. That kind of adaptability is something we work hard to provide for our guests visiting Cabo San Lucas and the Sea of Cortez. Thank you again for your understanding. We hope the rest of your time in Baja California Sur was wonderful, and we’d love the opportunity to take you snorkeling in Chileno Bay and Santa María Cove on a future visit under calmer conditions. High Tide Los Cabos
I have taken many, many Viator tours and they are usually quite good. It is also understandable when an excursion is canceled due to weather. Viator was able to communicate with me on several occasions -when I was researching the trip, when I booked the trip, when payment was due, when payment went through and when the voucher was ready. What Viator (and/or the local tour operator) failed to communicate on the morning of the trip, that weather wasn't ideal and the excursion was canceled. One additional text, alerting us the trip was canceled that morning, would have save us two hours of precious vacation time, the early alarm clock, the rushed breakfast and $30USD in round trip cab fare to the meeting point. The tour operator, High Tide did offer a replacement activity of kayaking one mile to The Arch instead. Taking a boat to two prime snorkel locations, or propelling oneself a mile by kayak to Cabo's arch are two very different experiences. They were quick to offer a refund instead which was appreciated, but it was very obvious they had been aware of the weather conditions (kayaks already strapped to the van they picked us up in) earlier and could saved us a lot of hassle.
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We completely understand how disappointing it can be when ocean conditions affect vacation plans, especially during a short stay in Los Cabos. We’re glad you mentioned that communication throughout the booking process was good overall. Just to clarify, the messaging through the Viator chat is handled directly by us as the local operator, not by Viator itself. We also want to clarify an important detail for future travelers reading this review: the snorkeling tour to Chileno Bay and Santa María Cove is a beach-entry snorkeling experience, not a boat tour. This is explained in the activity description, “Good to Know” section, and confirmation messages. Regarding the cancellation timing, the Port Captain advisory affecting that specific area came approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup. Ocean and visibility conditions in Baja California Sur can change extremely quickly, sometimes within minutes, and that particular morning conditions were significantly better near the Arch in Cabo San Lucas. That’s why we offered the kayaking and snorkeling alternative, which many guests that same day ended up absolutely loving. The kayaks being on the van was simply because the transportation was also scheduled for other guests participating in kayaking activities that morning. It was not an indication that your snorkeling experience had already been canceled earlier. We always try to adapt in real time to provide the safest and best possible experience in the Sea of Cortez, while also offering alternatives or refunds whenever conditions do not allow us to operate as planned. We truly appreciate your feedback and are sorry the morning did not unfold the way you expected. High Tide Los Cabos
Our original tour of snorkeling at Chilano bay was canceled due to the rough water conditions. They offered an alternative of kayaking and snorkeling by the arch where the water was calmer. It was a great experience, so glad they had an alternative activity option! Our guides were kind and calm and super helpful in the water. They even air dropped their GoPro footage of our family to us! Such a great surprise!
Hi there, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for being so understanding about the ocean conditions that day. Safety always comes first during our snorkeling tours in Los Cabos, especially when conditions become rough around Chileno Bay and Santa María Cove. We’re really happy the alternative kayaking and snorkeling experience near the Arch in Cabo San Lucas turned into such a fun memory for your family. One of the advantages of being local guides in Baja California Sur is knowing where conditions are calmer and how to adapt the experience so guests can still enjoy the Sea of Cortez safely and comfortably. It’s also great to hear our guides helped make everyone feel relaxed in the water — and we love that the GoPro footage became such a fun surprise afterward. Those little moments usually end up becoming some of the best vacation memories. Thank you again for trusting High Tide Los Cabos with your family adventure, and next time you’re back, you’d probably really enjoy one of our private snorkeling tours or the Two Bays kayak experience on a calm day as well. High Tide Los Cabos
This was an amazing experience!! The fish were so close to the surface which was really cool to see!! Our guide Marco was exceptional!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re really happy to hear you had such an amazing time snorkeling at Santa María Cove and Chileno Bay. One of the best parts about snorkeling in Los Cabos is exactly what you described — when the water is clear and the marine life is active, the fish can get incredibly close, making the whole experience feel almost surreal. The protected bays along the Sea of Cortez are such special places for seeing colorful reef fish and enjoying calm ocean conditions. We’ll definitely share your kind words with Marco Polo Larios. He does an amazing job creating experiences that feel fun, safe, and personal while helping guests fully enjoy the beauty of Baja California Sur underwater. What many visitors don’t realize before arriving is how different these protected snorkeling areas feel compared to the marina side of Cabo San Lucas. Santa María and Chileno are some of the best spots for a relaxed Cabo snorkeling tour with beautiful water, reef areas, and marine life close to shore. Next time you’re back in Los Cabos, we’d love for you to experience our kayak & snorkel adventure to the Arch or even Cabo Pulmo snorkeling if you’d like to explore even more marine life and another incredible side of the Sea of Cortez. Thank you again for choosing High Tide Los Cabos and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. High Tide Los Cabos



