Whale Watching Dinner Cruise Cabo San Lucas: The Arch & Open Bar

A 100-foot catamaran, humpback whales, and dinner while the crew dances you back to shore.

A whale watching dinner cruise in Cabo San Lucas departs from the marina on the Sun Rider, a 100-foot catamaran, where you board with a welcome drink and head straight to The Arch for photos before the captain searches for humpback and gray whales in the warm waters offshore. The boat carries a 90% whale-sighting record built over 23 years, and includes an open bar throughout the 2.5-hour outing plus a fresh buffet dinner prepared on board. The crew runs a show and opens the dance floor on the return to the marina. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.

The experience

The Sun Rider leaves the marina with a welcome drink in hand: beer, a soft drink, or whatever you choose from the open bar. Within minutes the captain points the 100-foot catamaran toward The Arch, Cabo's most photographed landmark, where you get time to shoot with the water and rock formations behind you. From there the crew begins the search: they know whale behavior, migration patterns and how to follow humpbacks and grays without disturbing them or breaking the rules that protect the animals. The 90% sighting record over 23 years means the odds are heavily in your favor, and when whales surface, you are positioned to photograph them against the Baja landscape.

Once the captain finds a calm spot, the crew serves a fresh buffet dinner prepared on board: a real meal, not a snack tray. The open bar runs the whole time, so drinks keep coming. As you eat, the crew puts on a show and opens the dance floor, turning the return trip into something between a dinner party and a celebration. You arrive back at the marina after 2.5 hours, having seen whales, eaten, and danced on the water.

What’s included

• Unlimited drinks from the open bar.
• fresh buffet dinner prepared on board.
• welcome drink upon boarding.
• access to the dance floor and crew show on the return.
• time at The Arch for photographs.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 16:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 100 · max 6 per booking

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 5

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunrider Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared cruise, not a private charter, so you will be on the water with other guests: a good fit if you want the whale-watching experience and a meal without the cost of booking the whole boat. The 2.5-hour timeline means you get whales, dinner and dancing without losing a full day, which works well if you are splitting your time between beach and activities in Cabo.

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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 (3 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

How often do people actually see whales on this cruise?

The Sun Rider has a 90% whale-sighting record built over 23 years of operation, so the odds are strong you will see humpback or gray whales during your time on the water.

What is The Arch and why do we stop there?

The Arch is Cabo's most famous landmark: a natural rock formation rising from the water where the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez meet. The captain takes you there early in the cruise so you can photograph it, and it is one of the most recognizable backdrops in Los Cabos.

What kind of food and drinks are included?

The cruise includes an open bar with unlimited beer, soft drinks and other beverages throughout the 2.5 hours, plus a fresh buffet dinner prepared on board by the crew.

Is the boat accessible if I use a wheelchair?

The Sun Rider is wheelchair accessible, so you can board and move around the catamaran during the cruise.

What time do I need to arrive at the marina?

Arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the departure time so the crew can welcome you on board and get the boat ready to leave.