Private Sailboat tour in Cabo San Lucas with Papillon Yachts
Back at the ship by about 12:15 pm, 2 h 45 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 45 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip anchors in Cabo San Lucas45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 8:45 amLeave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
- 9:00 amEarliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 10:45 am.
- 12:00 pmTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 12:15 pmBack at the tender pier2 h 45 min before the last tender
- 3:30 pmAll 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
This tour fits a typical Cabo San Lucas call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs 3 h; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 12:15 pm — 1 h 45 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:45 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 15 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Cabo San Lucas. Check the meeting point on the booking page.
Among the 397 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 2 h 45 min); 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
Enjoy a sailing cruise with our open bar and freshly made snacks, our friendly crew will take care of you to make this an unforgettable experience. Our all-inclusive and all-private tour will make sure you have everything you need; a premium open bar, Bluetooth speakers to play your own music, and a delicious lunch.
Go to the Arch for a selfie and the Pacific Ocean where you can admire the great landscapes Los Cabos has to offer, then take full advantage of our water toys (paddle boards, full snorkel equipment, and a floating mat) to swim, relax and enjoy.
Let us know if you have extra passengers. We require a final passenger count at least 1 day before your tour date.
Private tour English, Spanish
What's included
- Guacamole, pico de gallo, cheese quesadillas and fruit platter
- Bottled water
- Snorkeling Gear, Stand-up Paddleboards
- Unlimited open bar
Not included
- Professional photos optional
- Gratuity for crew and drivers
- Towels
Itinerary
- 1Arch of Cabo San LucasYou'll experience the sight of the famous Arch in Cabo San Lucas along with the colony of sea lions.
- 2Medano BeachChill in front of the Médano Beach enjoying our open bar and fresh snacks.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Papillon Yachts Rentals Los Cabos, our office
Papillon Yachts Rentals Los Cabos, our office
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by Papillon Yachts. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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