Cabo San Lucas: Private Sailboat Tour with Open Bar & Lunch

Summary

Private sailing to the Arch, Medano Beach swims, open bar snacks

You’ll sail past Cabo’s famous Arch with local guides who know every story behind it, snack on fresh guacamole and quesadillas from the open bar, then swim or paddleboard near Medano Beach while music plays from your own playlist. Expect laughter, sun on your face, and moments you’ll want to replay later.

What’s the experience like?

Somebody hands me a cold drink before I’ve even found my sea legs. The Papillon Yachts crew is all smiles — I think one of them, Luis, jokes that he’s seen people dance before they’ve had breakfast out here. There’s music (our playlist, which feels oddly personal drifting over the water), and the boat glides out from Cabo San Lucas marina so quietly I barely notice we’re moving at first. The salt air hits different than it does back home — sharper somehow, mixed with sunscreen and guacamole. That’s not poetic, just true.

We cruise past Medano Beach where people wave from jet skis and sunburnt kids shout in Spanish. Our guide points out pelicans bobbing near fishing boats, and then suddenly we’re staring up at the Arch of Cabo San Lucas — El Arco — with sea lions barking like they own the place. I try to take a selfie but end up catching mostly my hair in the wind (classic). Luis laughs and offers to take one for us. It’s loud here, but not in an annoying way — more like everyone’s just happy to be out on the water.

The open bar is dangerously generous. Quesadillas are warm and gooey; there’s pico de gallo that tastes like someone actually made it this morning (maybe they did?). We anchor for a while so some of us can try paddleboarding — which looks easier than it is when you’ve had two margaritas already. The water off Medano Beach is clear enough to see your toes wiggling under the surface. I float on one of those mats and stare up at seagulls circling overhead until I almost doze off. Didn’t expect to feel so relaxed after all that noise in town earlier.

I still think about that feeling — sun-warmed skin, salt drying on my arms, laughter echoing across the deck as somebody tries (and fails) to pronounce “quesadilla” properly. If you ever get a chance for a private sailboat tour in Cabo San Lucas with these folks… don’t overthink it. Just go.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sailboat tour and beach relaxation

• See the Arch and sea lions
• Relax at Médano Beach with snacks

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this private sailboat tour?

Yes, roundtrip transportation is included with your booking.

What food and drinks are served during the cruise?

You get guacamole, pico de gallo, cheese quesadillas, fruit platter plus unlimited open bar drinks.

Can we play our own music onboard?

Yes, there are Bluetooth speakers so you can play your own playlist during the tour.

Are water activities available during the trip?

Yes, you can use paddle boards, snorkel gear and a floating mat while anchored near Medano Beach.

How close do we get to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas?

You’ll sail right up for photos by El Arco and see sea lions nearby.

Is this private sailboat tour suitable for kids or families?

Yes, it’s suitable for all ages and fitness levels according to the provider.

How long does this Cabo San Lucas sailboat experience last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but includes time sailing to main sights plus swimming and relaxing stops.

Do we need to bring our own snorkeling equipment?

No need — full snorkel gear is provided as part of your tour inclusions.

What’s included

Your day includes private roundtrip transportation from your hotel or meeting point in Cabo San Lucas, unlimited open bar drinks throughout your cruise, freshly made guacamole and quesadillas plus fruit platters for snacking, use of stand-up paddleboards and snorkel equipment at Medano Beach stops—plus plenty of time to relax or swim before heading back ashore.