Cabo San Lucas Clear Boat Tour: See Through to the Arch

What's really under the boat on the way to Land's End?

You board a transparent-hull boat in Cabo San Lucas and spend fifty minutes floating above tropical fish and coral reefs while a certified guide explains the marine life and rock formations. The boat takes you to El Arco, the iconic arch at the tip of the peninsula where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez. Photos are available for purchase, and the entire tour includes safety equipment and an English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Clear boat tour to Cabo landmarks

• Board the certified clear boat
• Enjoy views of tropical fish and coral reefs
• See sea lions and Love Beach
• View Divorce Beach and the famous Arch
• Listen to guide's marine life explanations
• Take photos with tour guide photographer
• Complete approximately 50-minute boat tour

The experience

The floor is transparent. That's the whole thing. You're standing on glass looking down at tropical fish, coral reefs, and sea lions moving underneath you while the boat cuts toward El Arco in Cabo San Lucas. It's the first clear boat in the world, and the fifty-minute ride to the arch and the end of the land doesn't feel like a tour so much as floating above the Sea of Cortez without getting wet. Your certified captain handles the boat. The guide walks you through what you're seeing (the rock formations, the marine life, which beach is which), and takes photos along the way if you want them.

The arch itself is the landmark everyone comes to Cabo to see, and from the water it's a different angle than the postcard. You pass Love Beach and Divorce Beach on the way, and the guide explains the names, the geology, why the sea lions hang around certain rocks. The boat stays low enough that you're not distant from any of it. Safety equipment is provided, and the captain is certified, which matters when you're standing on glass over open water. The whole thing runs about fifty minutes, which is long enough to feel like you've actually been somewhere and short enough that you're not stuck on a boat all day.

It's wheelchair accessible (the boat has ramps, and all surfaces are level), though you do need to be able to sit on your own for the duration. Infants can come if they sit on an adult's lap. The boat leaves from Cabo San Lucas, and English-language narration is standard, so you're not guessing at what you're looking at. Photos are available for purchase if you want them, but the real souvenir is the memory of looking straight down and seeing the ocean floor move beneath your feet.

What’s included

• Your fifty-minute clear boat tour includes a certified captain, English-speaking guide and photographer, safety equipment, and complete views of the marine life and rock formations throughout the boat.
• You'll visit the tropical fish area, Love Beach, Divorce Beach, and El Arco at the end of the land where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez.
• Photos are available for purchase.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day18 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:30

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AgesAdult (7 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Envatours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want an unusual angle on Cabo's most famous landmark without a long commitment. The fifty minutes keeps it tight: enough time to see the arch and the sea life below, not so long that you're stuck on the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): 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 clear boat tour?

Approximately fifty minutes from departure to return.

What do you see on the clear boat tour?

Tropical fish, coral reefs, sea lions, Love Beach, Divorce Beach, and El Arco (the famous arch at the end of the land).

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The boat has ramps and all surfaces are level, but passengers must be able to sit independently throughout the tour.

What is included in the tour price?

Certified captain, English-speaking guide, safety equipment, and access to the boat. Photos are available for separate purchase.

Is it safe to stand on the transparent floor?

Yes. The boat is certified and designed for this activity, with a certified captain operating it.

Are there any health restrictions?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. All other fitness levels are suitable.