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Mexican Riviera ports/Cabo San Lucas/Tours

Cabo Yamaha 28-Ft. Boat Rental

4.9 (95 reviews)2 hCabo San LucasSightseeingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 11:15 am, 3 h 45 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 45 min to spare.

Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm
8:45 am – 11:15 am
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 pierAbout 15 min to the start point
  3. 9:00 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 2 h. Latest sensible start: 11:45 am.
  4. 11:00 am
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 11:15 am
    Back at the tender pier3 h 45 min before the last tender
  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

This tour fits a typical Cabo San Lucas call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs 2 h; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 11:15 am — 2 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 12:45 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 one of the shorter ones (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

Come aboard with us on our beautiful Yamaha speedboat! Take full advantage of our complete snorkel equipment, floating mat, and paddle boards. Bring up to 6 passengers aboard for swimming, sightseeing, whale watching, or visiting The Arch.

Tour includes use of water equipment, and water, juices, and beer. For an extra cost, you can add on alcohol, food, or extra hours on the water.

Private tour English, Spanish

What's included

  • 3-Person Inflatable Towable: use this fun inflatable for an exhilarating ride on the waves.
  • Complete Snorkeling Gear: Dive into the clear waters and discover Cabo's vibrant marine life.
  • Paddle Board: Explore the surrounding area standing up or sitting down for a leisurely ride.
  • A cooler with ice, water and beer.
  • Large Floating Mat: Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sun on the water.
  • Bottled Water / Soda / Pop / Beer
  • Wakeboard: Strap the board to your feet and surf the waves as the boat pulls you through the water.

Not included

  • Upgraded bottles: Additional top shelf bottles available for purchase on board or in advanced.
  • Lunch
  • Towels / Sunscreen

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Arch of Cabo San Lucas
    The famous Land's End at Cabo San Lucas, one of the most beautiful locations in the world.
    1 h
  2. 2
    Medano Beach
    We'll cruise along the most popular beaches in Cabo San Lucas where you can snorkel, paddleboard, or just enjoy the view and the drinks and snacks we provide.
    1 h

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Please meet us at our office, our staff will guide you to your charter from there.
Please meet us at our office, our staff will guide you to your charter from there.
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
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Papillon Yachts. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $350 per person
Fits a typical callCheck dates & book
2 h
Typical Cabo San Lucas call: 8:00 am–3:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Mobile ticket
English, Spanish

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