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Cabo San Lucas Boat Tours to El Arco & Beyond

Every kind of Cabo cruise in one place: glass-bottom rides to the Arch, snorkeling in Santa Maria, sunset catamarans and party boats. Compare what’s included, see typical prices, then book with our trusted partner.

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Glass-bottom boat beside El ArcoBestseller

Arch Tour by Glass-Bottom Boat

★ 4.7(1,400+)·1 hour
from$25
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Snorkelers in a turquoise bay near Cabo

Snorkel Tour with Open Bar & Snacks

★ 4.6(900+)·4 hours
from$89
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Sunset party cruise catamaran off Cabo San Lucas

Sunset Party Cruise with Open Bar

★ 4.5(1,100+)·2 hours
from$79
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Find the right boat tour for your trip

From a 45-minute glass-bottom hop to a full-day sail across the Sea of Cortez, here’s every kind of water tour Cabo offers.

Tour boat beside El Arco rock archMost popular

El Arco & Land’s End

The signature Cabo trip: glass-bottom and clear-bottom boats to the Arch, Pelican Rock and the Pacific-meets-Cortez divide.

from ~$20Guide & tours
Lovers Beach cove between rock formations

Lovers Beach

Reachable only by water. Water taxis and boat trips drop you on the sand between the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific.

from ~$15Guide & tours
Snorkelers over a reef in turquoise water

Snorkeling Tours

Calm, protected bays like Santa Maria and Chileno with tropical fish, plus catamaran trips with open bar.

from ~$45Guide & tours
Catamaran sunset cruise off Cabo San Lucas

Sunset Cruises

Dinner catamarans, wine-and-food sailings and jazz cruises timed for golden hour over the Arch.

from ~$60Guide & tours
People enjoying a party boat cruise18+

Party Boats

Booze cruises, hip-hop boat parties and open-bar catamarans built for bachelor and bachelorette groups.

from ~$55Guide & tours
Luxury private yacht near the Arch

Private Charters

Rent a yacht or catamaran just for your group — perfect for families, celebrations and photo shoots.

from ~$400Guide & tours
Humpback whale breaching near a boatDec–Apr

Whale Watching

Humpback and gray whales migrate past Cabo each winter. Guided boats with hydrophones and marine biologists.

from ~$50Guide & tours
Sailboat catamaran with sails up

Sailing & Catamarans

Quieter, wind-powered cruises for travelers who’d rather skip the engine noise and party crowds.

from ~$65Guide & tours
Cabo San Lucas coastline at golden hour

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Which Cabo San Lucas boat tour is right for you?

Cabo San Lucas sits where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, and almost every headline sight — El Arco, Lovers Beach, Pelican Rock, the sea lion colony — is only reachable by boat. That’s why a boat tour isn’t just an activity here; it’s how you actually see the place.

The cheapest and quickest option is a glass-bottom or clear-bottom boat to the Arch, usually 45 minutes to an hour. If you want water time, a snorkeling trip to Santa Maria or Chileno Bay adds calm, fish-filled coves. For something slower and more scenic, a sunset catamaran pairs the Arch with golden-hour light and, often, dinner and drinks.

Traveling with a group that wants music and an open bar? Look at party boats. Want the boat entirely to yourselves? A private charter is pricier per trip but often cheaper per person for larger groups. And from December through April, whale watching tours are worth reorganizing your itinerary around.

Good to know: Prices on this site are indicative and based on our booking partner’s public listings. They change with season, group size and demand. Use the availability tool above to see live pricing for your dates.

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