Group tour of the Cabo San Lucas Arch
Back at the ship by about 10:15 am, 4 h 45 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 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 1 h. Latest sensible start: 12:45 pm.
- 10:00 amTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 10:15 amBack at the tender pier4 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 1 h; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 10:15 am — 3 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 11:45 am 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
We take you to explore the iconic natural rock formation known as El Arco (The End of the Earth), where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez, offering you the perfect postcard of Cabo.
During the tour you will see Playa del Amor and its counterpart, Playa del Divorcio, beaches such as La Empacadora, El Balconcito and Playa Pelicano. You will be able to observe the colony of sea lions resting on the rocks, fish and birds that live in the area and, in addition, you will be able to admire other interesting rock formations such as the Finger of Neptune, the Pelican Stone or the Scooby Doo Rock.
Optionally; weather permitting, you can get off at the end of the tour at one of the following beaches:
- Playa del Amor
- Playa Balconcito
- Playa el Pelicano
Schedules to return from the beach are:
- 1:15
- 3:15
- 4:15
You can bring your food and drinks on board. We have trained photographers but you can also take your own photos.
Max 14 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Life jacket
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Bathrooms
Itinerary
- 1Arch of Cabo San LucasAt this point, life jackets can be removed and photographs taken.
- 2Playa de los AmantesThe guide will explain where the name of the beach comes from.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
10 minutes ago in Puerta A of the IGY Marina, leaving Plaza Comercial Puerto Paraíso,HOTEL MARINA FIESTA , A FEW STEPS FROM RESTAURANT JACKS
10 minutes ago in Puerta A of the IGY Marina, leaving Plaza Comercial Puerto Paraíso,HOTEL MARINA FIESTA , A FEW STEPS FROM RESTAURANT JACKS
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.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by De Cabo A Cabo. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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