Clear Boat Ride Cabo San Lucas: See Through the Sea of Cortés

Watch the seafloor pass beneath a glass-bottomed boat

A 4-hour tour of Cabo San Lucas Bay on a transparent boat that lets you see tropical fish and sea lions below, followed by shopping and tequila tasting at the Marina. The boat ride lasts 45 minutes and includes stops at Lovers Beach and the Arch; round-trip transport and a guide in English or Spanish are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Clear boat ride and city tour

• Take 45-minute clear boat ride
• See Arch, Sea Lions, Lovers Beach
• Visit Downtown Cabo for shopping
• Join tequila tasting session
• Visit glass blowing factory
• Swim at Lovers Beach if possible

The Experience

The boat itself is the main draw here—a completely transparent hull that turns the Sea of Cortés into an aquarium you're floating inside. You'll spend 45 minutes on the water watching tropical fish move through their habitat and spotting the sea lion colony that lives around the Arch of Cabo San Lucas. Lovers Beach and Pelicans Rock are the other main stops, and if the sea conditions allow, you can jump off and swim in this protected cove. The guide points out what's below and shares information about the area as you go.

After the boat ride, the tour moves into downtown Cabo San Lucas at the Marina. You'll have time to browse the shops and the local flea market for souvenirs, with your guide steering you toward the best spots. Then comes a tequila tasting where you learn how tequila is made while sampling different types, followed by a stop at a glass-blowing factory where a local artisan demonstrates this traditional craft. Round-trip transport from your hotel is included, along with bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• the 45-minute clear boat ride through Cabo San Lucas Bay.
• tequila tasting with instruction on production methods.
• and access to the glass-blowing factory demonstration.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cabo Day Trips

Is this one for you?The boat ride is smooth and the pace is leisurely, but you will be getting in and out of the water at Lovers Beach if conditions allow, and the tequila tasting and factory visit add standing and walking time in downtown Cabo. Book this if you want to see marine life up close without a mask and snorkel, and don't mind mixing water time with shopping and cultural stops.

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Top questions

What exactly can you see through the clear boat in Cabo San Lucas Bay?

The transparent hull lets you watch tropical fish swimming in their natural habitat and spot the sea lion colony around the Arch of Cabo San Lucas and Pelicans Rock. The Sea of Cortés floor and marine life are visible throughout the 45-minute ride.

Can you swim at Lovers Beach during this tour?

Yes, if sea conditions are safe, you can jump off the boat and swim at Lovers Beach and the San Andres Cove, which is a nature-protected area. The guide assesses conditions and makes the call on the day.

What's included in the shopping and tasting part of the tour?

The tour includes time at the Marina shops and local flea market, a tequila tasting where you learn the production process and sample different types, and a visit to a glass-blowing factory where you watch a local master demonstrate the craft.

How long is the boat ride on the clear boat?

The boat ride lasts 45 minutes and covers the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, the sea lion colony, Lovers Beach, and Pelicans Rock.

Is round-trip transport included from my hotel?

Yes, round-trip hotel pickup and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included. A guide who speaks English or Spanish accompanies the group.