Cabo San Lucas Arch and Lover's Beach Boat Tour

See eight coastal landmarks and choose your beach for the afternoon

A 3-hour boat tour from Cabo San Lucas explores the Sea of Cortez, passing Pelican Stone, Neptune's Finger, the Pacific Window and the iconic Arch of Cabo San Lucas before stopping at Playa del Amor, Playa Pelícano or Playa el Médano for 2 hours of swimming and optional snorkeling. A live guide in English or Spanish narrates the route and the marine life along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Arch of Cabo San Lucas20m
2. Sea of Cortezpassing by
3. Lover's Beach2h
4. Medano Beachpassing by

Boat tour and beach visit

• Boat tour to Cabo San Lucas Arch
• Explore Sea of Cortez highlights
• See Pelican Stone and marine life
• Visit Lover's Beach and other landmarks
• Disembark at a beach
• Enjoy 2 hours on the beach
• Optional snorkeling at reef

The experience

The boat leaves Cabo San Lucas and heads into the Sea of Cortez for a 45-minute cruise past eight named landmarks. Pelican Stone, a rock formation that appears to defy gravity, rises from the water near the start. As the boat moves along the coast, you pass Neptune's Finger, the Pacific Window and Scooby Doo Rock: each one a distinct formation the guide will point out. The Sea Lion Colony appears along the route, and the multicolored tropical fish in the clear water are visible from the deck. The Arch of Cabo San Lucas, known locally as El Arco and sometimes called the End of the Earth, rises majestically where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

After the cruise, the boat stops at one of three beaches: Playa del Amor, where the waters of the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean meet; Playa Pelícano; or Playa el Médano, the most lively beach in the area. You have 2 hours to swim in the clear water, rest on the sand or, if you brought snorkeling gear, explore one of the bay's important reefs. You can bring your own snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic) for the beach time.

What’s included

• A 45-minute boat cruise through the Sea of Cortez.
• passage by eight coastal landmarks including Pelican Stone, Neptune's Finger, the Pacific Window, Scooby Doo Rock and the Arch of Cabo San Lucas.
• 2 hours at one of three beaches (Playa del Amor, Playa Pelícano or Playa el Médano).
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day, 7 start times, from US$ 18.30 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Live&Travel Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Cabo San Lucas without a car. The boat leaves from the town pier, so you walk straight from your hotel to the dock.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Arch of Cabo San Lucas and why is it famous?

El Arco is a natural rock arch at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Los Cabos and is also known as the End of the Earth because of its location at the peninsula's tip.

Can I snorkel on this tour?

Yes, if you bring your own snorkeling equipment. The tour stops at one of three beaches for 2 hours, and one of the bay's important reefs is accessible from the beach for snorkeling. Snorkeling gear is not rented by the tour operator.

How long do I spend on the beach?

You have a maximum of 2 hours at whichever beach the boat stops at: Playa del Amor, Playa Pelícano or Playa el Médano.

Which beach will the boat stop at?

The tour stops at one of three beaches: Playa del Amor, Playa Pelícano or Playa el Médano. The choice depends on conditions and availability on the day of your tour.

What marine life will I see?

The Sea of Cortez is home to a variety of marine life. During the cruise, you will see multicolored tropical fish in the clear waters, and the Sea Lion Colony appears along the coast. From the beach, you can snorkel to see reef life if you bring your own equipment.