Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise: Open Bar & Arch Views

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Duration2h

GroupUp to 40

LanguagesEN · ES

Mobile ticketAccepted

Drinks in hand while the sun drops into the Pacific

A sunset cruise aboard the Cabo Blue Boat, a 48-foot trimaran departing from Marina Cabo San Lucas, takes you past the Arch, Lover's Beach and the sea lion colony with an open bar, snacks and live music throughout the two-hour sail. The boat holds up to 40 guests and requires check-in 20 minutes before departure; children must be 8 or older. From mid-December through mid-April, whale sightings are common on this route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise with open bar and snacks

Check in at main marina
Board the Cabo Blue Boat
Receive welcome cocktail
Cruise past pelican rock and sea lion colony
Stop for photos at the Arch
Enjoy open bar, snacks, and music
Watch sunset over the Pacific Ocean

The Experience

The Cabo Blue Boat is a spacious trimaran with two large nets at the bow, shade, cushions and benches spread across the outside deck. You board at the main dock of Marina Cabo San Lucas—a spot surrounded by restaurants and shops where you can arrive early if you want—and a cocktail is in your hand before the boat leaves the marina. The crew keeps the energy up with a music playlist that runs the whole sail, and the open bar stays live for the full two hours: beer, wine, spirits, sodas, juices and bottled water, plus light snacks of guacamole, Mexican salsa, tuna salad and chips.

The route takes you out along the coast to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, the most photographed landmark in the region where the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez meet. You'll pass Pelican Rock and Lover's Beach, and there's a stop at the sea lion colony where the crew gives you time to shoot photos and watch the animals. The boat sails into the Pacific to catch the sunset over open water—the light changes fast and the deck fills up for this part. Between mid-December and mid-April, whale sightings happen often enough that the crew keeps watch and adjusts the route if they spot activity nearby.

The boat carries up to 40 guests, so this is a shared experience with other travelers rather than a private charter. Washrooms are on board, and safety equipment and life jackets are provided. You'll need to check in 20 minutes before departure; the confirmation email sent after booking will have the exact check-in time and a map pin for the marina location. Children are welcome from age 8 and up.

What’s included

Unlimited open bar with beer, wine, spirits, sodas, juices and bottled water.
light snacks including guacamole, Mexican salsa, tuna salad and chips.
live music playlist throughout the sail.
photo stops at the Arch, Pelican Rock, Lover's Beach and the sea lion colony.
safety equipment and life jackets.
on-board washrooms.
two hours on the water from sunset departure.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cabo Blue Boat

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you're traveling with a group or don't mind sharing the boat with up to 40 other guests—the open bar and music make it a social experience, and the fixed two-hour window means you can plan the rest of your evening around it. If you're visiting during whale season (mid-December to mid-April), the odds of spotting them from the water are high enough that it's worth timing your trip around those months.