Arch of Cabo San Lucas boat tour: Shared tour to El Arco

Navigate Cabo's bay to the Arch at Land's End, where two seas meet.

A shared boat tour in Cabo San Lucas takes you through the bay to El Arco, the iconic rock archway marking the tip of Baja California where the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez converge. The tour passes Pelican Rock, a sea lions colony, and the pirate's cave on a route an English or Spanish-speaking guide leads; the boat has a restroom on board. You can add a beach landing for an extra cost, with return times at 1:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., or 4:15 p.m., subject to weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas

• Board the glass bottom boat
• Navigate through Cabo San Lucas Bay
• Pass Pelican Rock and Lover's Beach
• See sea lions colony and pirate's cave
• Admire the Pacific Window
• Reach the Arch of Cabo San Lucas
• Optionally disembark on the beach
• Return to marina

The Experience

The boat leaves the marina and heads into Cabo San Lucas Bay on a route built around the landmarks that define the destination. El Arco—the famous archway at the peninsula's tip—is the centerpiece, but the hour also takes you past Pelican Rock, the sea lions colony, and the pirate's cave. A guide in English or Spanish narrates the route and points out the marine life and geology as you move through the water.

The tour stays inside the bay, so the pace is steady and the sightlines are clear. If you want to step onto the sand, you can add a beach landing for an extra fee paid at boarding; the boat will return you to the same beach at one of three fixed times (1:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., or 4:15 p.m.), so the schedule holds together. Weather can affect whether a landing is possible, and infants must sit on an adult's lap during the ride.

What’s included

• One-hour guided boat tour through Cabo San Lucas Bay.
• passage past Pelican Rock, the sea lions colony, and the pirate's cave.
• arrival at El Arco.
• restroom on board.
• guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Glass Bottom Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Book this shared tour if you want the bay's main sights—El Arco, Pelican Rock, the sea lions—without arranging a private boat; the fixed schedule and included guide handle the navigation and timing, so you step on board and the route unfolds.

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Top questions

What is the Arch of Cabo San Lucas?

El Arco is the iconic rock archway at the tip of Baja California, marking the point where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez meet. It is Cabo's most recognized landmark and the main destination on this tour.

How long is the boat tour?

The tour lasts one hour and covers the bay's main attractions—Pelican Rock, the sea lions colony, the pirate's cave, and El Arco itself.

Can I add a beach landing to this tour?

Yes, you can add a beach landing for an extra cost paid when you board. The boat returns you to the same beach at 1:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., or 4:15 p.m., depending on which return time you choose; weather conditions may affect whether a landing is possible.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English or Spanish and narrates the route through the bay, pointing out the marine life and landmarks as you travel.

Is there a restroom on the boat?

Yes, there is a restroom on board for use during the tour.