Whale watching season starts in November and a trip with Ocean Riders
in Cabo San Lucas is great way to get up close and personal with them. Photo courtesy of Ocean Riders
Here's the latest watersports craze in Cabo San Lucas. Oceanus Mini Subs that are pretty much underwater scooters with their own air supplies!Photo courtesy of Oceanus
WHAT TO DO ON THE WATER IN CABO SAN LUCAS There's one thing for sure... to fully enjoy your vacation in Cabo San Lucas you need to get wet and while your at it, why not make it getting wet and wild? Everything from waverunner rentals to kayaking, snorkeling to mini-subs that give you the benefits of scuba diving without the need for training and all the gear that goes along with it. You can also hop on a glass bottom boat to tour the rock formations found at Land's End or strap into a parasailing harness and get a bird's eye view of the Bay of Cabo San Lucas.
Other popular water related activities include skimboarding on the beach, learning to sail or take it a notch higher by boarding an actual America's Cup racing yacht and be part of the crew. Boat tours that include snorkeling and whale watching leave the marina several times a day that will take you to pristine coves like Santa Maria or Chilleno Bays where tropical fish are found by the thousands.
Kayak trips in Cabo San Lucas are very popular. Pictured here is a trip with Baja Wild. Photo courtesy of Baja Wild
Snorkeling and kayaking trips are especially appealing as they don't cost an arm and a leg and take only a few hours out of your vacation leaving you plenty of time to take part in other activities.
Oceanus Mini Subs are no doubt one of the hottest tickets on the water in Cabo San Lucas. These self contained underwater scooters require no special certification, just a few minutes of instruction and you're off into the blue waters of Los Cabos. Most tours take you aboard the ship Oceanus to Chilleno Bay where you'll jump in the water and ride off on your own personal Mini Sub.
JT Watersports is one of the watersports providers that we recommend in Cabo. They've been in business since 1993 and offer just about any type of activity on the water you could want. Parasailing, waverunners, kayak tours, snorkeling... these are all part of JT's offerings and with their solid reputation, you can't go wrong booking your play with them.
If something a bit less strenous is more up your alley, then why not hop aboard any one of many available booze and party cruises that depart from the marina. There's the largest of them all, the Cabo Rey Dinner and Sunset Cruises and smaller options including an authentic 1880's pirate ship, the Buccaneer Queen. This one's a winner, especially for families with kids as the crew, dressed in full pirate garb, put on a show for it's passengers.
The Buccaneer Queen takes passengers on snorkeling and sunset booze cruises in Cabo San Lucas.
CABO WATERSPORTS ACTIVITIES PROVIDERS JT'S WATERSPORTS
A long established service in Cabo San Lucas that provides a variety of water sports activities. You'll find them on Medano Beach. For complete listings of rates and services available visit JT Watersports on the web. PHONE: USA 1-866-241-9899 LOS CABOS 624-147-5608 EMAIL:beachfun@jtwatersports.com WEBSITE
BAJA WILD Kayaking and snorkeling tours that range from half-day Lover's Beach and Land's End tours to full-day Cabo Pulmo Marine Sanctuary tours. They also offer Three-Bay tours that run from Twin Dolphin Bay to Chilleno and Santa Maria Bays. Single or tandem kayaks are available.
COST - $50.00 to $95 .00 US PHONE: USA 011-52-624-172-6300 LOS CABOS 624-172-6300 EMAIL:sales@bajawild.com WEBSITE
OCEAN RIDERS
Whale watching, snorkel tours and the "Sea Eye" glass bottom boat tour are all part of their offerings. Their ocean rider inflatables are just about the fastest things on the water adding thrills to a day of beach hopping or whale watching.
PHONE: USA 011-52-624-144-4129 LOS CABOS 624-144-4129 EMAIL:oceanridersloscabos@yahoo.com WEBSITE
BAJA'S ATV'S & WATERSPORTS
You can rent Wave Runners at any of their locations in the Cabo San Lucas bay area, next to Billygan's Restaurant and at the Hotel Villas del Palmar. A driver's license and credit card are required. RATES:
1/2 HOUR $45.00 US
1 HOUR $80.00 US PHONE: USA 011-52-624-143-2050 LOS CABOS 624-143-2050
TIO WATERSPORTS
Although they specialize in scuba diving, Tio Watersports also offers snorkeling, kayaking, sailing and whale watching tours. PHONE: USA 011-52-624-143-3399 LOS CABOS 624-143-3399 EMAIL:info@tiosports.com WEBSITE
OCEANUS LOS CABOS
Oceanus offers snorkeling and mini-sub tours that start out from their 70 foot party boat moored in the Cabo San Lucas marina. The boat has an open bar, waiters, music, kayaks and bilingual guides. Once you reach your destination, snorkeling gear and mini-subs take center stage.
PHONE: USA 011-52-624-143-3929 LOS CABOS 624-143-3929 EMAIL:info@oceanusloscabos.com.mx WEBSITE
CABO SAILING
Offering daily public and private sailing charters, Cabo Sailing also has whale watching, snorkeling and scuba diving tours avaiaible in Cabo San Lucas.
PHONE: USA 1-800-209-1669 LOS CABOS 624-143-8485 EMAIL:info@cabosailing.com WEBSITE
Renoir is just one of many dolphin you'll meet and swim with at the Cabo Dolphin Swim in Cabo San Lucas. Photo courtesy of Cabo Dolphins
CABO DOLPHINS
If you've ever wanted to get up close and personal with these amazing marine mammals, this is the place to do it. Cabo Dolphins puts you in the water with dolphins in their marina front dolphin tanks where you'll learn all about them and then get to swim with them as well. Programs are available for even the smallest members of your family as they have a Dolphin Kids program designed for 4 to 9 year olds. PHONE: USA 1-888-303-2653 LOS CABOS 624-173-9500 EMAIL:info@cabodolphins.com WEBSITE
LA SIRENA ECO ADVENTURES IN TODOS SANTOS
They offer kayak and snorkel tours, surfing lessons and they can even help you get involved as a volunteer with a sea turtle conservation effort in Todos Santos.
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CABO SPORTS
Parasailing, kayaking and wave runner rentals in Cabo San Lucas are part of what they offer, but they also do sailing charters. PHONE: USA 011-52-624-143-7676 LOS CABOS 624-143-7676
EMAIL: info@cabosports.com WEBSITE
Passengers aboard a Cabo Rey cruise enjoy close views of Los Arcos and Land's End. Photo courtesy of Cabo Rey
CABO REY CRUISES
Okay, so this really doesn't qualify as a water sport, but it is on the water. If you're a first time visitor to Cabo San Lucas or have yet to get close up to famous Land's End, then this is a must. PHONE: USA 1-866-460-4105 LOS CABOS 624-143-8260 EMAIL:caborey@prodigy.net.mx WEBSITE
