Cabo Boat Ride to El Arco and Lovers Beach with Swimming

4.7 (41 reviews)3 hCabo San LucasWildlife & natureFits a typical call
Fits your day

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
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 3 h. Latest sensible start: 10:45 am.
  4. 12:00 pm
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 12:15 pm
    Back at the tender pier2 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 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 400 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (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

Discover the best of Cabo in one unforgettable experience!

Embark on a guided tour of the most iconic spots on the Sea of Cortez: explore unique rock formations, hear fascinating local stories firsthand, and capture postcard-perfect photos.

The best part? You'll have the option to disembark and relax on one of the region's most beautiful beaches. Perfect for travelers who want to make the most of their time without sacrificing comfort or quality. Fast, comprehensive, and 100% memorable.

Max 15 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Optional beach access
  • Life jacket
  • In case of going down to the beach, it includes return to the marina.

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Look for the surfboards on the vertical side to find the company office; also, all employees wear the uniform.
Look for the surfboards on the vertical side to find the company office; also, all employees wear the uniform.
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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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

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