Cabo San Lucas: El Arco & Lover's Beach Boat Tour
The Arch at the edge of two oceans, close enough to touch
You board a boat in Cabo San Lucas and travel to El Arco, the iconic arch where two oceans meet, with stops at Lover's Beach and smaller coves where sea lions rest on rocks. Life jacket included. You can choose to spend time on one of three optional beaches with a scheduled pickup, or return directly to port. The whole experience takes a few hours depending on your beach time.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Cabo San Lucas Arch and Beaches
- Remove life jackets and take photos
- Listen to guide explain beach name
- Arch of Cabo San Lucas Entry included 10m
- Lover's Beach passing by
What’s included
Life jacket, all fees and taxes, boat transport to El Arco and surrounding coves, views of Lover's Beach and Playa del Divorcio, optional beach time at one of three locations with scheduled pickup times, and trained photographers on board (though you can use your own camera).
Times
- Every day 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00
Before you book
Operated by De Cabo A Cabo
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The experience
The boat cuts through water so clear you see the bottom drop away. You're heading toward El Arco, the limestone arch that rises where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez, and it gets bigger as you approach, not a postcard version, but the actual thing, massive and weathered and real. Your guide points out where the name comes from, why locals call it The End of the Earth, and then you're close enough that the spray hits your face and the light bounces off the rock in ways photographs never quite catch. Life jackets stay on until you reach the arch itself, and then you can take them off for a moment to get the shot without the orange bulk in the frame.
The tour moves past Lover's Beach and Playa del Divorcio (yes, that's the actual name), and then slides along smaller coves where you'll spot sea lions draped across rocks like they own the place, which they do. There's Finger of Neptune, Pelican Stone, and a formation locals call Scooby Doo Rock because, well, you'll see it and understand. Fish move in the shallows. Birds wheel overhead. The guide knows which ones matter and which ones are just passing through. You can bring your own food and drinks on board, or just sit with the water and the rock and let the boat do the work.
At the end of the tour, if the weather holds, you have the option to get off at one of three beaches (Playa del Amor, Balconcito, or Playa Pelicano), and the boat comes back to pick you up at 1:15, 3:15, or 4:15, depending on which return time you choose when you book. That means you can actually spend time on the sand instead of just looking at it from the water. The photographers on board are trained, but your phone works fine too. Most people take both.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see El Arco and the beaches around it without renting a boat or arranging your own transport: the fixed schedule and included life jacket mean you show up and the logistics are handled.
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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.
How long is the boat tour to El Arco?
The tour duration depends on whether you choose an optional beach stop. Return times are offered at 1:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., or 4:15 p.m., so you can adjust how long you spend on the water and beach.
Can I bring food and drinks on the boat?
Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks on board.
What beaches can I visit during the tour?
You can optionally get off at Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach), Playa Balconcito, or Playa Pelicano. The boat returns to pick you up at scheduled times.
Is a life jacket required?
Yes, life jackets are provided and required during the boat ride. You can remove it once you reach El Arco for photos.
Can I take photos at El Arco?
Yes. Trained photographers are on board, but you can also take your own photos. Life jackets come off at the arch so you can photograph without them.
What wildlife will I see?
You'll see sea lions resting on rocks, fish in the shallows, and various bird species. The guide will point out notable rock formations like Finger of Neptune and Pelican Stone.
What's included in the tour price?
Life jacket and all fees and taxes are included.
Cabo San Lucas: El Arco & Lover's Beach Boat Tour
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from US$ 19.26 per person
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