Cabo San Lucas Marina and boardwalk from the Cabo San Lucas cruise port

Town & walkinga 0-15 minute walk1-2 hoursFits a typical call

The waterfront walk around the yacht and sport-fishing marina connects the tender dock with the flea market, the Puerto Paraíso mall, bars and restaurants. Through the archway at the far end are the main downtown shopping streets.

Getting there from the ship

From
Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier
Travel time
A 0-15 minute walk
Allow 45 minutes to tender ashore first. Cabo San Lucas taxi fares.
Cost
Free to stroll.
Time to allow
1-2 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Cabo San Lucas call you have up to 4 h 45 min at Cabo San Lucas Marina, enough for a visit (allow 1-2 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship anchors
    Tenders usually start running within the first hour; tour groups go first.
  2. 2
    9:00 am · At Cabo San Lucas Marina
    A 0-15 minute walk from Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier.
  3. 3
    1:45 pm · Leave Cabo San Lucas Marina by
    That gets you back to the tender dock an hour before all aboard, with time for the tender queue.
  4. 4
    3:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Cabo San Lucas; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Book boats only through offices with a physical address, not boardwalk freelancers asking for cash deposits. Ignore polo-shirted 'tourist information' reps (they sell timeshares), and check restaurant bills for an included service charge before tipping.

Cabo San Lucas cruise port: Cabo San Lucas Marina FAQ

How far is Cabo San Lucas Marina from the Cabo San Lucas cruise port?

From Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier it is a 0-15 minute walk. Cabo San Lucas is a tender port, so add 30 to 45 minutes to get ashore first.

How much does it cost to visit Cabo San Lucas Marina?

Free to stroll.

How much time do you need at Cabo San Lucas Marina?

Allow 1-2 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Cabo San Lucas call you have up to 4 h 45 min at Cabo San Lucas Marina, enough for a visit (allow 1-2 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Cabo San Lucas Marina on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is a 0-15 minute walk from Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier. Book boats only through offices with a physical address, not boardwalk freelancers asking for cash deposits. Ignore polo-shirted 'tourist information' reps (they sell timeshares), and check restaurant bills for an included service charge before tipping.

Sightseeing tours in Cabo San Lucas

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Cabo San Lucas Marina

All 11 places
  • Whale watching · Nature · boats leave from the marina from the pier · 1.3 km from Cabo San Lucas Marina
  • Medano Beach · Beach · a walk (the beach starts at the marina entrance) or a short water taxi from the pier · 2.2 km from Cabo San Lucas Marina
  • Lover's Beach · Beach · about 10 minutes by water taxi from the pier · 2.4 km from Cabo San Lucas Marina
  • El Arco by boat · Attraction · about 10 minutes by water taxi from the pier · 2.6 km from Cabo San Lucas Marina