Relax in the air-conditioned comfort of Cabo’s only semi-submersible submarine, the 60ft, 50-passenger Nautilus II. During this fascinating excursion, you´ll discover the incredible underwater world of the Sea of Cortez, coming face to face with different species of fish, eels and rays. You don’t even have to get wet to see a magnificent underwater world because the vessel never leaves the surface. This is like two adventures for the price of one just 8 feet below enjoy all the sea life … [Read more...]
Sea Overview
The Sea of Cortez is biologically the richest body of water on the planet, supporting more than 900 species of marine vertebrates and more than 2,000 species of invertebrates at last count. Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, California has pronounced that the Sea of Cortez is “one of the most productive and diverse marine nurseries on Earth.” In addition to their conclusion, Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez, “the aquarium of the world” and water surface … [Read more...]
Ocean Overview
Cooling off on the main beach in Cabo San Lucas is a people-watchers' dream. El Médano beach is where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez and what is more, this location is the Mecca for water sports. With calm waters most of the time, the goings-on in the bay are a spectator sport alone. Various watercraft cruise the beach, vying for position with the crowd. Water-skiers bob and twist, Wave-runners churn more waves, and parasailers look down from brightly colored rigs. In the distance, … [Read more...]
The best snorkeling, diving and swimming areas in Los Cabos
The best snorkeling, diving and swimming areas in Los Cabos are many. Cabo San Lucas offers two popular beaches for snorkeling and swimming called Medano Beach and Lover's Beach. Bays such as Chileno and Santa Maria provide incredible, majestic areas for both snorkeling and swimming. Cabo Expeditions offers professionally guided, snorkeling ecotours to both bays by Zodiac boat or catamaran. SCUBA diving in Los Cabos is phenomenal and has been one of the most popular attraction for … [Read more...]
About Cabo Pulmo
Cabo Pulmo Park is located just 60 miles north of Baja’s tourism epicenter, Los Cabos. This jewel of the East Cape region of Baja California Sur stretches five miles from the northernmost tip, Pulmo Point to the southernmost tip, Los Frailes. Surrounded by undeveloped desert and a stunning mountain range, the pristine beaches of Cabo Pulmo Park give way to a shallow bay that cradles one of three living reefs (the only hard coral reef) in North America. For many years, this precious place … [Read more...]
Marine Sea Life in Cabo
All types of eco-adventures can be satisfied in Los Cabos, from shallow snorkeling to deep ship wreck Scuba dives. Every type of marine creature, from playful sea lions to the elusive sea horse exist here. Large congregations of fish can be seen around the rocky slopes covered with gorgonians and graceful sea fans. Sea lions, turtles, eels and huge groupers are common sights. Of course, six types of whales migrate down the Pacific Coast annually from December through April. Jacques Cousteau … [Read more...]
Seeing the “Arch” at “Land’s End”
For visitors to Cabo San Lucas, seeing the "Arch" at what is called "Land's End" is a "must see" and "must do" activity. There are numerous ways to see the Arch such as: fishing boats, yachts, snorkeling and kayaking tours, on booze cruises, in water taxis, aboard the Cabo Submarine operated by Cabo Expeditions, passing by in large catamarans on sunset cruises. Even when participating in whale watching, Cabo Expeditions includes a tour of the Arch at the beginning or end of the tour. An … [Read more...]
What type of clothing will we need for a eco-tour?
Always be prepared to get a little bit wet with Cabo Expeditions. Tours will vary in that snorkeling and kayaking tours require bathing suits, hats, sunglasses and sunblock. However, we provide storage facilities in our offices located in the Cabo San Lucas Marina or on one of our accompanying boats or platforms during tours. Whale watching tours are operated from December through April which means there water or air conditions are slightly cooler with chances for a little wind. For these … [Read more...]
