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CABO SAN LUCAS ARCH BOAT TOUR
A short cruise out to El Arco, Cabo's famous rock formation.
- 2 hours on the water
- Private · 2 to 10 guests
- English guide
- Physical level · Light
A Boat Ride to Land's End
This Cabo San Lucas arch boat tour goes straight to El Arco, at the tip of Baja California. This is where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Your captain names each rock, from Pelican Rock to Neptune’s Finger, and points out the sea lions along the way. The boat keeps a respectful distance, so you can take photos without disturbing the animals. When the harbor allows landing, you step ashore at Lover’s Beach (Playa del Amor) and Divorce Beach. Snorkeling is optional, only if your group wants to get in the water. The outing is short, so the rest of your day in Los Cabos stays free.
What's Included in Your Boat Trip
- Round-trip transfer between your lodging and the marina
- Certified English-speaking guide
- Your own boat, with no other guests on board
- Views of the rock formation and its wildlife from the boat
- Shore stop at Lover's Beach and Divorce Beach, harbor permitting
- Snorkel gear and life jackets
- Water and beer during the transfer
- Passenger insurance coverage during the boat trip
Not included
- Drinks and food on the boat. Alcoholic drinks and food can be added at checkout
- Photography service, on request at an extra cost
- Extra time on the boat, quoted at checkout
- Gratuities, cash is easiest on the day
Step-by-Step Itinerary From Pickup to Return
Look for your driver in the lobby
Morning, midday or afternoon, you pick the departure time.
Transfer to Marina Cabo San Lucas
Travel time depends on where your hotel is.
Cruising past the rock formations
Pass Pelican Rock, with time for photos along the way.
Shore stop at the two beaches
Time on the sand depends on the harbor master’s flag that day.
Back to the marina and your hotel
Our driver is waiting at the marina and takes you straight back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Cabo arch boat tour is private: your group of 2 to 10 sets the pace and the departure time. Shared boats and water taxis usually follow a fixed loop from the dock, with other guests on board.
We pick you up in Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and the Tourist Corridor. Prefer to meet us? The meeting point is Marina Cabo San Lucas. Outside these areas, contact us and we will check availability.
If the weather is bad or the harbor master closes the port, we reschedule your tour. If you cannot move the date before you leave Cabo, we refund it. For refund details, please review our Cancellation Policy.
We cannot take pregnant guests or guests with heart, back or neck problems, limited mobility, visual impairments, vertigo or osteoporosis. Nobody boards with a body temperature above 99.5 F (37.5 C). Guests with breathing conditions should stay out of the water. Our guide may decline anyone at risk. Children are welcome under full parental responsibility.
Expect open water off Land’s End, so the Pacific side can be bumpy. Beach landings follow the daily port flag. With a black flag nobody goes ashore, and we watch from a safe distance. Swimming is not allowed at the Pacific-side beach. Bring a towel, sunglasses, a hat and seasickness medication if you need it.
Yes. Our guides work under our SECTUR certificate, issued by Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism. The certificate authorizes Xaman-Ha Cabo Private Tours® as a regulated tour operator. Read more about who we are on our About Us page.
By boat. Your driver takes you from your hotel to the marina, a 20 to 45 minute drive. The boat then heads straight out to El Arco.
Yes. El Arco still stands, despite the collapse rumors online, and your boat sails up to it.
Booking and cancellation
To cancel your boat tour, email [email protected] at least 7 days ahead.
One flat rate for the whole boat · From $60 USD per person with 10 guests
Estimated Total: $599 USD
Taxes and insurance included · Minimum 2 guests
Pay a deposit online to reserve your date, and the rest in cash on tour day.
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