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Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch

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GUIDED STAND UP PADDLE AND SNORKEL AT THE ARCH

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience Cabo’s magical bays on a guided stand-up paddle board adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, grab a life jacket, a wetsuit (if needed) and a board and hit the water with your bilingual instructor-guide. Marvel at the Arch rock formation, throw on some snorkel gear for a swim around Pelican Rock, or take a break and relax on the beach.

Go on a stand-up paddleboard adventure in Cabo San Lucas Bay
Visit the Arch, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and have a relaxing half-day outing
Learn to paddle with a bilingual instructor-guide in a scenic setting
Enjoy convenient hotel pickup/drop-off and all necessary gear included

What's Included

Professional guide
Snacks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Use of Snorkeling equipment
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 853, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
If you do not need complimentary round-trip transportation: We can meet you at the PLAZA GALI, (OXXO) Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 36, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico., we will meet you there, just let us know so we give you a time.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

For cruise ship passengers: As you walk from the tender pier through the pier security gate, turn right on the red sidewalk that borders the harbor. The Gali Plaza will be on your left, the water on your right. Walk approximately 20 yards to the Cruise Terminal building. The building will be on your left and has a sign saying API in blue letters. Enter the terminal building and walk to the far side where you will exit onto a parking lot. At the parking lot exit, you will see an Oxxo convenience store. Your guide will be waiting in front of the store. Exact location: PLAZA GALI, Parking Lot (Oxxo) Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 36, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico. If you are driving yourself: The meeting point is at the Plaza Gali parking lot, which is located right in front of the Sandos Finisterra hotel. We will meet you in front of the OXXO convenience store which is located at the exit of the parking lot. Exact location: PLAZA GALI, Parking Lot (OxxO) Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 36, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico. If you choose our complimentary transport service: Our round trip transportation covers hotels in San Jose del Cabo, the corridor, and the Cabo San Lucas tourist area. Pick up is approximately one hour before the start of your tour. Upon booking, you can specify your exact hotel. Please contact us to confirm your specific time of pick up one day before your scheduled tour. We do not offer transportation from hotels outside of the tourist area, such as Hard Rock, Nobu, or Four Seasons (these are approx. 50 min. away from the tourist area); for those hotels, we will pick you up at our standard meeting point: PLAZA GALI, Parking Lot (Oxxo) Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 36, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
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
Please bring a beach towel, sandals, a hat, sunscreen and a camera.
We do not use boats, all our water activities start from the beach.
Prices are the same for both children and adults.
Participants must be at least 6 years old.

We recommend the 9 am schedule as in the mornings there is less wind and fewer waves, so the conditions are usually more favorable.
Our activities take place on the beach and there are no locker facilities, however, you can safely leave your personal belongings in the transportation.
The activity lasts 3 hours including round-trip transportation.
All transfers are complementary and optional, therefore the price doesn’t change if you don’t use the transfer option.
Pick-up times are assigned based on the location of your hotel or place of accommodation. Pick-ups start approximately one and a half hours before the scheduled activity time.
As we know, the weather is a factor that can lead us to modify our day. Sometimes we will have to change location, re-schedule, and cancel (the refund will be issued 100% in case of cancellation by us). You will be informed of the options, and you will make the decision. Factors that could influence this are rain, high swell, wind, and jellyfish.
Unfortunately we cannot control the wind. In the event that strong winds prevent us from getting to the Arch we will spend more time snorkeling to make sure the adventure continues. We will not issue partial refunds.
Your safety is our priority. When the conditions are not favorable, due to wind, high waves, or a tropical storm, we offer to change the day of your reservation or make a refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. No show or last minute cancellation will be charged in full. 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 of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Candice_B

The guides were great, they explained every landmark that we passed. We got to enjoy beach time, while we rested and had a lite snack. I had my first snorkeling experience and it was also awesome! I was little nervous because it the water was really cold; however, once I got all the way in, it was perfect. My guide was really patient and explained every step in the process, so I felt really comfortable and had a great experience. I got to see a lot of cool fish. However, for some reason many of the photo files were too large to post. Overall, this was a great experience and I would definitely do it again!

Reviews

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Fantastic morning

Najah_D, Mar 2024

We loved this trip! My group paddle boarded to the arch, stopped to snorkel and then paddled back. The trip went by fast! Our tour guides were fun and kept us safe as we navigated around the boats and rocks.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you loved your trip with us. Paddle boarding to the arch, stopping for snorkeling, and then paddling back sounds like an amazing adventure. We're glad to hear that your tour guides were fun and kept you safe as you navigated around the boats and rocks. Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities, and we're thrilled that you had a great time with us. Thank you for choosing to explore with us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more adventures in the future! The High Tide Team

What a great experience!

Jennifer_B, Nov 2023

This is a must do while in Cabo. The ride is short enough for beginners but more than enough for the effort. It was great to see the arch from this perspective instead of sitting in a boat with every other person. It was a little worrisome with all the tourist boats near by, but our guides were experts and knew how to navigate it all. Recommend!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you considered our activity a 'must-do' in Cabo. Providing a unique perspective of the arch is what we strive for, and we're thrilled you enjoyed it more than a traditional boat tour. It's fantastic that you found the ride suitable for beginners yet rewarding for the effort. We understand your concern about the tourist boats, but we're glad our experienced guides could put you at ease by skillfully navigating the surroundings. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for more adventures. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your next experience, please let us know. Warm regards HT Team

Fun in the sun in Cabo

connie_w, Jun 2023

Though the wind was very strong we still had an amazing time! The snorkeling was amazing. Carlos was our tour guide and did an excellent job!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Given the weather conditions we can't do anything, just take care of your safety and Carlos will undoubtedly give his best. Thanks for your comment. HT Team

Awesome!

Gabriele_N, Mar 2023

The High Tide team was very professional and so kind! My tender boat from the cruise I was on came late which made me late to meet up at the meet-up point. The point of contact person from High Tide promptly contacted me and waited for me. I really appreciated their attention and care. My guide and driver, Mike and Javier were awesome too!! Muchas gracias for an excellent experience!!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for your recommendation, your safety and providing a good service is our priority, we are glad that you enjoyed the ride with our team, we will be happy to see you again! Warm regards HT Team

This was an amazing experience that I would highly recommend!

Candice_B, Mar 2023

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Our guides are always willing to give their best, informing you and showing you the best views. Thank you for your comments, we are pleased to read that you enjoyed your Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch tour. HT Team

A fantastic Paddle Boarding and Snorkeling experience with Pepe and Carlos!

Claire_H, Aug 2022

Pepe and Carlos were the top reasons why this was such a great day. They picked us up right on time, and greeted us with such a positive vibe of fun and kindness. They watched out for us every step (and splash) of the journey. They truly cared that we were having fun and that we felt safe. They were prepared with great equipment, snacks and water. They made sure we felt comfortable and that we had everything we needed. The paddle boarding was fantastic, and the snorkeling was amazing! Being that close to the arches on just our paddle boards was incredible, and all the fish we saw while snorkeling were so beautiful. We laughed and smiled so much, it was hard to say good-bye at the end of the day.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

We want to thank you for taking the time to write this review and of course, for being part of this adventure led by our team! Hope to see you again Best Regards HT Team

Loved this activity!

Helen_C, Jul 2022

We had a great morning paddle boarding out to the arch, then snorkeling at Pelican Rock. Paddleboarding is a really great work out and our very active family enjoyed the challenge. The pick up/drop off at our hotel was a huge help. And when we realized that I had left my underwater camera inside my lifejacket that afternoon, the crew found it and brought it to our hotel! I am very grateful and impressed with the service. I highly recommend!!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

We want to thank you for taking the time to write this review and of course, for being part of this adventure led by our team! Hope to see you again Best Regards HT Team

One of the best...

Kari_M, Mar 2022

One of the best excursions we did! Guides were great! We enjoyed paddle boarding and looking at the fish.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you for letting us be part of your vacation, we hope to see you again to live another adventure. Warm regards HT Team

Great day

Dan_B, Dec 2021

My wife and daughter LOVED the day. The guides were super cool. Once in a lifetime experience. Woohoo.

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Thank you for visiting us and letting us be part of your vacation. We appreciate the words for our team. We hope to see you again! HT Team

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Lavar_G, Oct 2021

This was my first time paddle boarding and it was so much fun! The guides were so informative and hilarious. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I wasn't aware how difficult it was! Overall, the experience was amazing and the views were breath taking so I would definitely recommend it!

Response from Host, Oct 2021

We are glad that you enjoyed the Paddleboard experience, the boys will always be there to help you and it is a fun trip. We hope to see you on your next vacation. Regards HT Team

Safe and Fun!

Nancy_J, Apr 2021

Tour was awesome! Ivan Hugo and Alexis were the best they helped us along the way! Strongly recommend those 3 for the trip! I felt safe with them in the water

Response from Host, Apr 2021

Thank you for visiting us and letting us be part of your vacation. Above all, we appreciate the words for our team. We hope to see you again!