Cabo San Lucas Sightseeing Tour: Glass-Bottom Boat
Watch sea lions and colorful fish glide beneath El Arco from your glass-bottom boat seat
This 6-hour sightseeing tour covers both towns of Los Cabos (San Jose del Cabo's colonial downtown and Cabo San Lucas's waterfront landmarks) with hotel pickup, a live guide in English or Spanish, and a glass-bottom boat ride past Pelican Rock to El Arco. You choose between the basic tour or one that adds lunch. Tequila tasting is included on the water.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Explore San Jose and Cabo San Lucas
- Visit Jesuit Mission and City Hall
- Explore San Jose del Cabo main square
- Visit Pearl Jewelry and Chocolate Factory
- Enjoy panoramic views on corridor
- Visit blown glass factory
- Tequila tasting experience
- Take glass bottom boat tour
- See The Arch landmark
- View Lover's Beach by boat
- Mijares Square 20m
- Arch of Cabo San Lucas passing by
- Pelican Rock passing by
- Marina Cabo San Lucas passing by
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- professional guide with live commentary in English or Spanish.
- glass-bottom boat ride to El Arco and past Pelican Rock.
- tequila tasting on the boat.
- walking tour of San Jose del Cabo's colonial downtown including the Jesuit Mission and Plaza Mijares.
- lunch (if you select that option at checkout).
Times
- Monday to Saturday 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Esperanza's Tours
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your hotel and a drive to San Jose del Cabo, where the tour moves through the town's colonial core on foot. You'll see the old Jesuit Mission, the main square (Plaza Mijares) and City Hall, with your guide explaining the history of the missionaries, the pirates and the Spanish settlement. There's time to browse the pearl jewelry shop and chocolate factory before heading back to the vehicle for the drive south toward Cabo San Lucas.
Once you reach Cabo San Lucas, the tour shifts to the water. You board a glass-bottom boat at Marina Cabo San Lucas and head out past Pelican Rock toward the Arch, El Arco, the limestone formation that marks where the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez meet. The glass floor lets you see the rock formations and marine life below without getting wet. Tequila tasting happens on board, and the boat passes Lover's Beach, visible only from the water, before returning to the marina.
The tour runs 6 hours total and includes your hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional driver-guide, and live commentary throughout. If you book the lunch option, that meal is part of the package. Otherwise, food is available for purchase on the boat. The guide speaks English or Spanish depending on the group. Children from age 5 are welcome, though the tour isn't recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal or cardiovascular concerns.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see both towns of Los Cabos in one morning without arranging your own transport. The glass-bottom boat is the main draw, and it's the only way to see El Arco from the water and pass Lover's Beach. If you're traveling with children from age 5 or you want a guided introduction to the area's history and landmarks, the fixed schedule and included pickup make it straightforward. Skip it if you have spinal injuries or significant cardiovascular concerns, as the boat and the walking portions aren't suitable.
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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 9 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
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 El Arco and why do people come to see it?
El Arco is the iconic natural rock arch at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez meet. It's the most photographed landmark in Los Cabos, and this tour gets you to it by boat so you see the formation from the water and pass directly beneath it.
Do I get to swim or spend time on a beach during this tour?
The glass-bottom boat passes Lover's Beach, which is only accessible by water, so you see it from the boat but don't land there. The tour is primarily sightseeing and doesn't include swimming time, though you do get free time in San Jose del Cabo for shopping if you want to explore on your own.
Is the tequila tasting included, or do I pay extra for it?
Tequila tasting on the glass-bottom boat is included in the tour price. If you want food beyond that, you can purchase it on the boat, or you can book the lunch option at checkout to have a meal included instead.
How much free time do I have in San Jose del Cabo?
The tour includes time to walk through the colonial downtown (the Mission, the main square and City Hall) plus time to visit the pearl jewelry and chocolate shops. You also have free time for shopping in the town itself, though the exact length isn't fixed since the pace depends on the group and the guide's commentary.
What's the difference between the two tour options at checkout?
Both options cover the same route, stops and glass-bottom boat ride. The "Two Towns with Lunch" option includes a meal. The standard "Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo Sightseeing Tour" does not. Choose the lunch option if you want food included, or the standard tour if you prefer to eat on your own schedule or budget.
Is hotel pickup really included, or is that an add-on?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price. Your driver picks you up from your hotel and returns you there at the end of the 6 hours. If you're staying outside the main hotel zones, confirm your location when you book.
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