OK, I queried 3 of the highest rated tour providers on tripadvisor and here is what I received:
Cabo Outfitters:
We would love to take you and your wife on a trip during the Disney Wonder's stop in Cabo. We have a couple of trips that will fit in the ship's itinerary. All of them include round trip transportation from the main dock, where the tenders drop you off, bilingual experienced guide(s), any necessary gear, waters, sodas, granola bars & chips. Juices or fresh fruit available upon request.
The Arch & Lover's Beach Kayak & Snorkel
11:45 am meeting time; returning approx. 3pm
Minimum recommended age: 8 years; We allow younger if they've had previous water experience.
Description: Kayak along the huge granite rock formations that make up Land's End. See the Arch & the sea lion colony. Visit the Pacific. Land and explore Lover's Beach & Divorce Beach. Snorkel with beautiful schools of fish around Pelican Rock.
$70 usd per person; less 10% for cash
The 3 Bay - Kayaking & Snorkeling
11:30 am meeting time; returning approx. 3:30pm
Minimum recommended age: 8 years; We allow younger if they've had previous water experience.
Description: A kayak split into 2 stretches by picturesque bays. Start kayaking at secluded Viudas beach about a mile into Santa Maria. Land and snorkel along the rocky reef-like outcroppings. Another 2 mile kayak to Chileno, with Turtle Bay and the Poor Man's Arch in between. Another snorkeling opportunity awaits at the white sand beach of Chileno.
$70 usd per person; less 10% for cash
We also offer versions of The 3 Bay for younger children. The most popular is our Beach Day
Beach Day at Santa Maria
11:30am meeting time; returning approx. 3:30pm
No minimum age
Description: Great for varied group abilities and younger children. Beach camp is set up for you on Santa Maria, including chairs, umbrella, blanket, cooler, beverages & snacks. The following activities/gear are included for your fun in the sun: sand toys, snorkeling gear, SUP, boogie board, kayak & gear; including a guide to take you on a short trip out of the bay to the Blow Hole, help adjust your snorkeling gear or show you a puffer fish.
$60 usd per adult; less 10% for cash
$45 usd per child under 12 years; less 10% for cash
We have a maximum of 25 people per trip for safety reasons.
I think I've hit all of your questions/requests. Please let me know if others arise or if you want to make a reservation! Hopefully we'll see you in December! When you see Mickey tell him I say "hello", it's been way too long! ;-) Disney does it best!
Saludos,
Stacey
From High Tide Los Cabos:
Hi jeff,
Thanks for contact us!! I do belive my self that trip advisor is an excelent tool, i do use it also when i travel...
I can offer you a few options considering the short time that you have
1. kayak and snorkel to the arch
2. kayak and snorkel 2 bays
3. snorkel 2 bays
4. paddle board
the rest of the tours are longer tours so you would not have enough time!
Because of the time that you arrive, we would have to pick you up at 11:30
- 11:45 at the dock, that is not a regular time so it would have to be a private tour, the cost of a private tour is 95.00 usd per person for the kayak, snorkel or 115.00 uds per person for the paddle!!
If there are 8px or more we would give you the regular price of 70.00 usd or 85.00 for the paddle.
For all the tours that i suggested we can have up to 30px max (we try to keep small groups) and the age is from 5 years old ....
you can check all the descriptions and pictures at
www.hightideloscabos.com
Please let me know if you have any questions or something different on mind and we can always work out something,
Have a great day,
Sabina
And from Whale Watch Cabo:
Hi Jeff,
Thank you for contacting us for a whale watching tour. The official whale watching season doesn't start until December 15th, but whales don't get the memo and we never know exactly when they will arrive in Cabo's waters. Last year we saw some whales as early as late October. By the end of November we normally see whales on a regular base and by the time you are here we can almost guarantee we will see them. I say 'almost' as we can never predict nature. Prior to the whale watching season we cannot book specific 'whale watching' tours.
My suggestion for you is to take a private snorkel tour (3 hrs). From August until December the sea water temperatures are in the 80's F and the visibility is good, making it an excellent time of the year for snorkeling.
During a private snorkel tour one of our naturalist guides will join you to tell you about Cabo's marine life and provide in water assistance during your snorkel time and point out different marine creatures and fish species. The guide will take photos during the entire tour both on the boat and in the water and you will receive a photo archive after the tour.
Departing the Cabo marina you will pass all Cabo's points of interest including Pelican Rock, Lands End, Lover Beach, the Sea Lion colony and of course The Arch. The there will be time to snorkel at the first spot, usually in the marine park, and afterwards we will head down the coastline towards Chileno Bay for the second snorkel spot. We will go out a bit from the shore to try and find whales, dolphins, sea turtles or other marine life.
If during this time we encounter whales or dolphins and you prefer to spend more time with these instead of snorkeling a second spot, this will then be possible as it will be a private tour.
A private snorkel trip costs $295 USD for 2 people and includes all snorkel gear, bottled water and juice, and a photo archive.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Warm regards, Janneke
to you and your family.
