Cabo San Lucas Sunset Sailing Cruise: Arch & Sea Lions

Watch the sun drop behind the Arch while the sea lions call from the rocks

A 2-hour shared sunset sailing cruise in Cabo San Lucas passes the Arch, Lover's Beach and Medano Beach, with a live guide in English or Spanish. The boat carries snacks, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. National Park fees are included. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infants ride free on a lap. You arrange your own transport to the departure point near Medano Beach.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Arch of Cabo San Lucas15m
2. Medano Beachpassing by

Sunset sailing and sightseeing cruise

• Board luxury sailing boat
• Sightseeing land's end rock formations
• View sea lion colony and Lover's beach
• Pass secluded white sand beach
• Pass Cabo's main swimming beach
• Enjoy sunset views over the water
• Snack and beverage service onboard

The experience

The boat leaves from near Medano Beach, Cabo's main swimming beach, and heads straight toward the Arch of Cabo San Lucas: the massive rock formation that marks where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. The 2-hour sail passes the sea lion colony clinging to the rocks, then swings past Lover's Beach, a narrow strip of white sand wedged between towering formations that you can only reach by water. As the sun drops, the light turns the water copper and the rock faces glow. The whole route stays close enough to see detail: the resort lights beginning to flicker on along Medano, the birds working the shallows, the way the Arch changes shape as you move around it.

Snacks and drinks flow the whole time: bottled water, beer, wine and soft drinks are unlimited, and the crew keeps them coming. The guide narrates in English or Spanish, depending on the boat you book. National Park fees are already paid, so there's nothing to settle at the dock. Families bring kids. Infants sit on a lap and ride free. The boat rocks gently in the protected waters, but if you have heart or circulation concerns, check with your doctor first.

You'll need to get yourself to the departure point. There's no hotel pickup included, but public transport runs near Medano Beach and most central hotels are a short taxi ride away. Three different boats run the same route, so you pick one at checkout. Bring sunscreen and a light layer. The wind picks up once you're on the water, and the sun reflects hard off the sea.

What’s included

• Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks.
• snacks.
• National Park fees.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

3 options

Boat 1Guide in English or Spanish · 16:30 and 17:00Lasts 2 hours, with appetizers and drinks at the bar. Boat type: Boats 1, 2 and 3 are similar and run the same kind of cruise.

Boat 2Guide in English or Spanish · 16:30 and 17:00Lasts 2 hours, with appetizers and drinks at the bar. Sailing boat options: Boats 1, 2 and 3 are identical and run the same kind of cruise.

Boat 3Guide in English or Spanish · 16:30 and 17:00Lasts 2 hours, with drinks and snacks at the bar. Sailboat: Boats 1, 2 and 3 are identical and run the same kind of cruise.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 16:30 and 17:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cabo Sailing Ocean Adventures

Is this one for you?Catch the Arch, sea lions, and Lover's Beach by sunset from the water. Your park fees and drinks are included, and you choose your departure time.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Arch of Cabo San Lucas and why does the cruise sail past it?

The Arch of Cabo San Lucas is the iconic rock formation at the tip of the peninsula where the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez meet. It's the most photographed landmark in Cabo, and the cruise passes close enough to see the sea lion colony living on the rocks and the way the water changes color on either side of the point.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to arrange my own way to the boat?

Hotel pickup is not included. You arrange your own transport to the departure point near Medano Beach. Public transportation options are available nearby, and most hotels can arrange a taxi.

What drinks and food come with the cruise?

Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks are included throughout the 2 hours, along with snacks. If you have dietary requirements or need a vegetarian option, let the operator know when you book.

How rough is the water, and is this safe for someone with heart or circulation problems?

The cruise stays in protected waters and the boat rocks gently, but it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. If you have any concerns, check with your doctor before booking.