Cabo San Lucas Clear Boat Tour to El Arco: See Fish Underfoot

Watch fish dart under your feet as the boat glides past El Arco and sea lions

A one-hour boat tour of Cabo San Lucas in a fully transparent vessel (floor, sides and all) that takes you to El Arco, Pelican Rock and the rocky formations where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez. You'll see tropical fish, reefs and rock formations from every angle, with a certified guide and all safety gear included. Add Lover's Beach afterward if you want to stay on the sand for over an hour before the last boat back at 4 PM.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. Arch of Cabo San Lucas2m
2. Medano Beach2m
3. Lover's Beach2m
4. Divorce Beach2m
5. Bay of Cabo San Lucas2m
6. Pelican Rock2m

Clear boat tour to Cabo landmarks

• Board the 100% clear boat
• Cruise to El Arco and Land's End
• View Pelican Rock and sea lions
• See tropical fish and reefs underfoot
• Visit Lover's Beach by water taxi
• Enjoy time at Lover's Beach
• Return by boat by 4 PM

The experience

The boat itself is the draw: 100% clear hull means fish swim directly under your feet and the rock formations surround you on all sides. You pass Medano Beach, cruise past Lover's Beach and Divorce Beach, and arrive at Pelican Rock and El Arco: the iconic limestone arch where the Pacific and Sea of Cortez collide. A certified guide narrates the route in your language, and every seat has a view. Check in 20 minutes before departure at Envatours Cabo. A dock fee of US$4 per person is paid at check-in.

The standard tour runs one hour and covers the main sights. If you want to step off the boat, the Clear Boat + Lover's Beach option adds a water taxi drop to Cabo's most famous beach, where you can stay for over an hour before the last return boat at 4 PM. Cruise ship passengers get a zero-risk guarantee: if your tender is late, your next departure is free. Private boat bookings let groups up to 12 skip the shared crowd. Departures run all day, though popular times fill fast. Optional round-trip hotel transport costs US$15 per person and must be confirmed at least 24 hours ahead. It's available only for the 9:40 AM, 11:40 AM, 1:40 PM, 3:40 PM and 5:20 PM departures.

Marine life and visibility shift with sea conditions, so what you see varies by day. The boat is insured and equipped with life jackets and safety gear for all passengers. Public transportation to the dock is available nearby if you're arriving on your own.

What’s included

• Certified guide in your choice of language.
• life jacket and safety equipment.
• clear boat sightseeing cruise to El Arco, Pelican Rock and the Bay of Cabo San Lucas.
• fully insured 100% crystal-clear boat.

Options for this experience

4 options

Clear boat trip to the ArchGuide in 51 languages · 35 departure times: the first at 08:50, the last at 17:30The top value in Cabo: a classic one-hour clear boat ride to El Arco, Land's End and the sea lions. Boats leave throughout the day. Arrive 20 minutes before departure.

Private boat for your group onlyGuide in 51 languages · 35 departure times: the first at 08:50, the last at 17:30The entire boat, with no strangers: the whole clear boat is yours alone, for up to 12 guests including babies. No other passengers. Take photos and set your own pace.

Zero-Risk Tour for Cruise PassengersGuide in 51 languages · 35 departure times: the first at 08:50, the last at 17:30Running late for your ship? We'll move you to the next departure at no charge. You never lose your money. It's a short walk from the tender pier.

Clear boat trip with Lover's BeachGuide in 51 languages · 09:30, 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30See the Arch and Cabo's famous beach: after the Arch, a water taxi takes you to Lover's Beach, Cabo's most renowned sand. Stay for an hour or more; the last boat back leaves at 4 PM.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 1h, runs every day, 35 start times, from US$ 18.66 per person, with live guides in 50 languages, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day35 departure times: the first at 08:50, the last at 17:30

AgesAdult (20 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (6 to 19 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Bangla, Burmese, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, Greek, Gujarati, Hakka Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Kurdish, MNP, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Wu Chinese and Xiang Chinese

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Bangla, Burmese, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, Greek, Gujarati, Hakka Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Kurdish, MNP, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Wu Chinese and Xiang Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Paid on siteUS$ 4.12

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Go n Travel in Cabo

Is this one for you?Pick the standard Clear Boat if you're arriving on a free afternoon and want the main sights in an hour without leaving the water. Add Lover's Beach if you have time to spend on the sand and want to see both the arch and a famous beach in one outing. Book the private boat if your group wants to avoid sharing the boat with other travelers and prefers departures throughout the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Bangla, Chinese, Wu Chinese, Slovak, Serbian, Swedish, Korean, Kurdish, Cantonese, Tamil, MNP, Gujarati, Czech, Telugu, Punjabi, Thai, Polish, Hebrew, Danish, Javanese, Xiang Chinese, Chinese, Malay, Pashto, Filipino, Croatian, Hungarian, Hakka Chinese, Ukrainian, Urdu, Malayalam, Marathi, Greek, Finnish, Burmese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Japanese, Persian, Romanian, Dutch, Norwegian, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 19 years); Child (3 to 5 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.

What will I actually see from inside a clear boat?

Tropical fish, reefs and rock formations pass directly beneath and around you as you cruise. The floor is transparent, so fish swim under your feet. The sides are clear too, giving you 360-degree views of El Arco, Pelican Rock and the sea lions that gather there.

Can I get off the boat and swim at Lover's Beach?

Yes, with the Clear Boat + Lover's Beach option. A water taxi drops you on the beach after the tour, and you can stay for over an hour. The last boat back departs at 4 PM, so plan your time on the sand accordingly.

What's the difference between the standard tour and the private boat?

The private boat is reserved for your group alone, up to 12 people, with no strangers on board. It's a smaller vessel that gets closer to El Arco. Departures run throughout the day, though peak times book up quickly.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the dock?

You can get there on your own: public transportation is available nearby. If you'd rather not, optional round-trip hotel transport costs US$15 per person. You must request it at least 24 hours ahead, and it's only available for the 9:40 AM, 11:40 AM, 1:40 PM, 3:40 PM and 5:20 PM departures.

What happens if my cruise ship is running late?

Cruise Guests get a zero-risk guarantee: if your tender is delayed, your next Clear Boat departure is free. This applies only to the Cruise Guests option, not the standard Clear Boat tour.