Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo Sightseeing Tour

4.9 (1,096 reviews)6 hCabo San LucasSightseeingCulture & historyToo long for a typical call
Won't fit

Too long for this call: you'd be back about 3:15 pm, 15 min after the last tender. Look for a shorter version or a longer port day.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (45 min, tender)Safety margin (1 h 30 min)All aboard 3:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship anchors in Cabo San Lucas45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
  2. 8:45 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 9:00 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 6 h. Latest sensible start: 7:45 am.
  4. 3:00 pm
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 3:15 pm
    Back at the tender pierAfter all aboard
  6. 3:30 pm
    All aboardLast tender usually leaves about 3:00 pm

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

Too long for a typical Cabo San Lucas call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). At 6 h plus travel from Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier, the earliest you could be back is about 3:15 pm, after all aboard. It only works on a long call — your ship would need to stay until at least 4:45 pm.

The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.

Among the 400 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (the median runs 3 h); 86% of them fit a typical call. Cabo San Lucas is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Cabo San Lucas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Get introduced to both areas of Los Cabos on this comprehensive sightseeing tour. Your combo tour includes visiting both Cabo San Lucas as well as San Jose del Cabo, and you'll even have some free time for shopping! Perfect introduction for first-time visitors!

Experience the history and the beauty of Los Cabos on this exciting tour.

During Los Cabos Encounter you will travel to San Jose del Cabo, In San Jose downtown get immerse to the past learning about the Jesuits missionaries, City Hall, the pirates, the Indians, visit a Pearl Jewelry, Chocolat Factory, the Zocalo “old town main square” and the Spanish colonization.

After visiting the town of San Jose, you will enjoy panoramic views on the corridor and will go towards Cabo San Lucas, , visit to the blown glass factory! Enjoy our traditional tequila tasting, take the glass bottom boat and visit Los Cabos famous landmark: "The Arch".

Max 33 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board

Not included

  • Gratuities for the catamaran crew are not included. They are not mandatory but always appreciated for excellent service
  • Food (available for purchase)
  • Port access fee not included. This is required by the port authority to entry into the marina

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Cabo San Lucas
    After visiting the town of San Jose, you will enjoy panoramic views on the corridor and will go towards Cabo San Lucas.
    1 h
  2. 2
    Plaza Mijares
    Visit old Jesuit Mission of San Jose del Cabo, Main Square and City Hall
    20 min
  3. 3
    Arch of Cabo San Lucas
    Panoramic view of Los Cabos Landmark
    Pass by without stopping
  4. 4
    Pelican Rock
    Unique rock formation at land's end
    Pass by without stopping
  5. 5
    Marina Cabo San Lucas
    Modern marina where the tour departs, featuring luxury yachts and waterfront dining. This serves as the gateway to the marine portion of the experience.
    Pass by without stopping
  6. 6
    Drive-by
    Famous Lover's Beach accessible only by boat, located near El Arco. Travelers will view this pristine beach from the glass-bottom boat, known for its dramatic rock formations and crystal-clear waters.
    Pass by without stopping

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Minimum age 5 years old

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Operated by Esperanza's Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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