Cabo San Lucas Dinner Cruise: Catamaran with Tequila Tasting

Sunset catamaran dinner with tequila tasting and open bar in Cabo San Lucas

A seven-hour catamaran cruise in Cabo San Lucas pairs a guided downtown tour and traditional tequila tasting with an evening aboard Cabo Escape, a double-decker boat serving buffet dinner and unlimited drinks as the sun sets over the Pacific. Hotel or port pickup and a live guide in English or Spanish are included; the cruise passes El Arco, Pelican Rock, Lover's Beach and Medano Beach. Gratuities and port access fees are not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cabo sightseeing and sunset cruise

• Visit downtown Cabo San Lucas
• Enjoy traditional tequila tasting
• Shop local art and crafts
• Board double-decker catamaran
• Cruise into the Pacific Ocean
• Experience vibrant sunset dinner
• Enjoy open bar and music
• View famous Cabo landmarks

The Experience

You arrive in Cabo with a free afternoon or a port call between ship time. The day starts with hotel or port pickup and a guided walk through downtown Cabo, where you taste tequila the traditional way and have time to browse local art and crafts. That sets the pace—casual, unhurried—before you board Cabo Escape, the catamaran waiting at the dock.

The boat is a double-decker, which means you can move between decks as the light changes and the coast rolls past. The cruise passes El Arco, the famous rock arch at land's end, then Pelican Rock and Lover's Beach, with Medano Beach and the Bay of Cabo San Lucas in view. Dinner is a buffet served while you're underway; the bar is open the whole time, so drinks don't run out. Live music plays, and the energy stays upbeat even as the sun drops into the water. Seven hours total, from the moment the driver picks you up to the moment you're back at your hotel or the port.

A live guide in English or Spanish stays with the group throughout—both the downtown portion and the boat. The boat is wheelchair accessible. If you're traveling with infants or small children, specialized seats are available, and kids under a certain age must stay with an adult. Let the operator know about dietary needs when you book; vegetarian options exist if you ask for them.

What’s included

• Hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• guided downtown Cabo tour.
• traditional tequila tasting.
• buffet dinner aboard the catamaran.
• unlimited drinks at the open bar.
• live entertainment.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Esperanza's Tours

Is this one for you?Most Cabo tours either rush through highlights or leave you to arrange your own dinner and drinks. This one bundles the city, the tequila education, and a full evening on the water into a single departure, so the day builds itself and you're never figuring out what comes next.

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Top questions

What is El Arco and why does the cruise pass it?

El Arco is the famous rock arch at the tip of the Baja Peninsula where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez—the landmark of Los Cabos. The catamaran passes it on the way out into the bay, so you see it from the water as part of the cruise route.

Is the tequila tasting before or after the boat ride?

The tequila tasting happens during the downtown Cabo tour, before you board the catamaran. It's a traditional tasting, and you'll have free time to shop for local art and crafts in that same part of town before heading to the dock.

What does the open bar include?

The open bar serves unlimited drinks throughout the dinner cruise. The exact menu of beverages isn't detailed in the booking information, so confirm what's available when you reserve.

Can I bring my children on this cruise?

Yes. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Specialized infant seats are available, and infants can sit on an adult's lap. Let the operator know at booking if you're traveling with young children so they can arrange the right setup.

Does the price include tips for the guide and driver?

Gratuities are not included in the tour price. Tips for guides and drivers are not mandatory but are greatly appreciated if you choose to give them.

What happens if I'm arriving by cruise ship?

Port pickup is included, and the operator will arrange your return to the ship on time. At booking, you'll need to provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the schedule works around your ship's departure. A port access fee applies and is not included in the tour price.