Los Cabos offers shared boat tours and private yacht charters aboard motor yachts, sailboats, catamarans, and smaller sightseeing vessels. Most excursions depart from the Cabo San Lucas Marina, although private services may also operate from Puerto Los Cabos and selected resort marinas.
Shared and Public Yacht Tours
Shared tours allow individual passengers or small groups to reserve spaces aboard the same vessel. Because the cost is divided among multiple guests, these excursions are generally less expensive than private charters.
Common options include:
- Sightseeing trips around El Arco and Land’s End
- Snorkeling excursions to Chileno or Santa Maria Bay
- Seasonal whale-watching tours
- Daytime sailing and coastal cruises
- Sunset, dinner, or entertainment cruises
Shared tours follow a scheduled route and departure time. Vessel size, atmosphere, food, beverages, music, and passenger capacity vary, so families should review the tour format before booking.
Private Yacht Charters
Private charters reserve the vessel for one group and usually provide greater flexibility. Depending on the operator, guests may customize the duration, route, activities, catering, and departure time.
Charters may be arranged for family outings, small-group sightseeing, snorkeling, fishing, celebrations, or sunset cruises. Half-day and full-day options are commonly available. Larger yachts may include cabins, shaded seating, restrooms, food service, or an onboard chef.
Before Booking
Ask the operator to confirm:
- Total price, taxes, and gratuities
- Maximum passenger capacity
- Food and beverages included
- Snorkeling or fishing equipment
- Restroom and shaded-seating availability
- Accessibility and boarding requirements
- Child-size life jackets
- Cancellation and weather policies
- Transportation to and from the marina
Use an established operator and confirm that the vessel has a licensed captain, trained crew, required safety equipment, and appropriate passenger insurance. Travelers prone to motion sickness should prepare before departure and follow the crew’s safety instructions throughout the trip.