Private Cabo Yacht Tour: El Arco, Snorkel & Lover’s Beach

4.8 (62 reviews)2 hCabo San LucasWildlife & natureSightseeingFits 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
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 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.

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 shorter 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

Skip the crowded party boats and explore Cabo aboard your own private 28ft yacht. Cruise past El Arco, Land’s End and the sea lion colony before snorkeling at Pelican Rock. Longer options include Lover’s Beach, Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay. Your bilingual crew provides personalized service throughout the experience.

- 100% private 28ft yacht for up to 8 guests

- El Arco, Land’s End and the sea lion colony

- Snorkeling at Pelican Rock with gear included

- Lover’s Beach included with 3-hour+ options

- Paddleboard, floating mat and Bluetooth speaker

- Bottled water and ice included; BYOB welcome

- Free crew photos

- Friendly English- and Spanish-speaking crew

Part of the Boat Trips Club curated collection.

Private tour English, Spanish

What's included

  • Private 28ft yacht for your group of 1–8 guests
  • Safety briefing
  • Free crew photos
  • Paddleboard and floating mat
  • Bottled water and ice
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Friendly bilingual crew
  • Bluetooth speaker

Not included

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Dock fee

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the start of the tour. The meeting point is at Gregory Tours, in front of the surfboard sculpture. Our team will be there to assist you with check-in.
Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the start of the tour. The meeting point is at Gregory Tours, in front of the surfboard sculpture. Our team will be there to assist you with check-in.
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.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note: Snorkeling is subject to weather conditions. It will only be available if the weather is good. In case of bad weather, snorkeling may not be possible.
  • If the Port Captain closes the marina, guests may reschedule free of charge or receive a full refund.
  • The listed price is per group for up to 8 guests, not per person.
  • Please bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.

Traveler reviews

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

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