Coronado Island and Snorkel Tour

Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez the Aquarium of the World — and nowhere is that description more justified than the waters surrounding Coronado Island, just a short boat ride from the Loreto Marina. This private 6-hour expedition takes you to one of Baja California Sur’s most ecologically rich marine environments, where volcanic shorelines, vibrant reefs and abundant wildlife combine for an experience that is genuinely difficult to find anywhere else on earth.

Your expert crew navigates across turquoise water to Coronado Island’s protected snorkel sites, where sea turtles, rays, tropical fish and vivid coral formations await just below the surface. All snorkel equipment is provided and the calm, clear conditions make this equally accessible for first-timers and experienced snorkelers. Beyond the reef, the boat moves along the island’s coastline to observe the resident sea lion colony and scan the skies for the remarkable variety of seabirds that nest on the island’s volcanic cliffs.

The afternoon brings free time on a secluded white-sand beach — chairs and umbrella provided — with a Baja-style box lunch, cold drinks and the kind of silence that only exists this far from the mainland. Your captain and crew are on hand throughout to tailor the experience to your group’s pace and interests.

This tour departs Monday through Saturday at 09:00 AM from the Loreto Marina. Also exploring Loreto? Don’t miss the Danzante Island and Snorkel Tour for a twin-island adventure deeper into the Loreto Bay National Park.