The 15 Catamaran Cruises in Cabo San Lucas That Earn Their Price

1.Private Catamaran Escape for 2–6 Guests: Celebrate Your Way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Take a private boat from G Dock 2 around Cabo’s Arch, Lover’s Beach, Medano Bay, and Pelican Rock. Your crew may include guides such as Alex, Hacho, Gustavo, Alan, or Max. Expect snorkeling gear, drinks, flotation toys, wildlife stops, and a flexible route for up to six people.

“The staff was very friendly. We went out to the arch, pelican beach as well as other sites. We stopped to snorkel and saw gorgeous fish. We really enjoyed our time relaxing together as a family on this 3+ hour boat tour. Highly recommended!”

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2.Cabo San Lucas All-Inclusive Private Catamaran Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours aboard a private Papillon Yachts catamaran in Cabo San Lucas. Swim, snorkel, kayak, paddle board, or relax on a floating mat while the crew serves lunch, drinks, and scenic stops at El Arco, Lover’s Beach, and Medano Beach. Whale watching is included in season.

“Ana, Carlos, and Captain Eddie were so great. They were very welcoming and made sure all our needs were taken care of. It was nice to see the crew interact with everyone and share stories and experiences with us. We really enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend booking with them!”

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3.Private Catamaran Snorkeling Cruise in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

You’ll sail from Cabo San Lucas with a private crew led by Danny and stop at Santa Maria Bay for snorkeling, swimming, and floating. The cruise includes snacks, bottled water, and an open bar, with views of the arch, Lover’s Beach, sea lions, and possible whales.

“Super fun crew, great music, and the perfect private boat experience. Well worth the price. Would book this again!”

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4.Whale Watching Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 118 reviews · 2 hours · from $101

Sail from Cabo San Lucas toward the Pacific during Baja’s whale migration. Your English or Spanish-speaking crew helps spot gray, humpback, and blue whales, with hydrophones for underwater songs. The two-hour trip includes hotel transport, food, domestic drinks, and views of the Arch, Lover’s Beach, and Land’s End.

“From start to finish we would recommend! We were picked up on time at our resort and transported to the marina area in Cabo San Lucas. There was a cocktail bar, coffee, and breakfast burritos waiting for us on the boat! We saw a number of whales and had a great time. Would recommend.”

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5.Snorkeling Catamaran Tour at Santa Maria Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69Best value

Cruise from Cabo Marina to the Arch, Lover’s Beach, and Santa Maria Bay aboard a catamaran limited to 40 people. Snorkel for about 45 minutes with crew help, then enjoy guacamole, salsa, chips, tuna sandwiches, beer, margaritas, and soft drinks.

“We went on this excursion as a group of 4 women. It was honestly so much fun! From the onboard staff, the yummy and constantly flowing drinks, stopping to see whales, the beautiful picture opportunities, the snorkeling and swimming bay area, the music, and the lunch (Guac, Salsa, Chips, Tuna Sandwiches). They went above and beyond to make sure everyone on board was having fun and enjoying themselves. The staff was lively, funny, dancing, refilling drinks, and honestly, such a fun time. Would 100% do this excursion again!”

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6.Los Cabos Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar & Light Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas Marina aboard the Baja Blast for a 2-hour sunset sail or 3-hour afternoon trip. You’ll pass the Arch, Lover’s Beach, Divorce Beach, and Cabo San Lucas Beach with an open bar, chips, guacamole, salsa, music, and a crew of up to 50 people.

“We had a great time! We saw tons of whales as a bonus and that was even better than the sunset! Definitely not family friendly - tequila shots and allowed smoking on the boat. Fun trip but absolutely don’t bring children.”

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7.3 hour Snorkeling and Catamaran in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about three hours on a shared catamaran with Tony Castro’s crew, cruising past Cabo’s Arch, Pelican Rock, Lover’s Beach, Land’s End, and the sea lion area before stopping at Chileno Bay. Snorkeling equipment is included, while kayaks and paddleboards depend on the boat.

“It was an amazing experience! Started off with music (sometimes gets a bit loud) and a really great boat ride. They took photos for us and they turned out amazing! You can tell they know which angles are ideal for us. We then got to the snorkeling point which was also fun. The water wasn’t super clear but we could see lots of fish around the area. It’s a spot where other boats go to so we were not alone and it felt safe. After that was the open bar with food like guacamole and mini tuna salad brioche sandwiches. On the way back to the dock we even saw…”

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8.Luxury Sailing catamaran charter in Cabo San Lucas all inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Book a private three-hour catamaran for up to 10 people from Cabo San Lucas. Your crew takes you to the Arch, Pelican Rock, Balconcito Beach, and Cabo Bay, with quesadillas, ceviche, an open bar, snorkeling gear, paddle boards, and floating mats included.

“An unforgettable evening and sunset on the beautiful waters of Cabo. The crew was incredibly nice and attended to all our needs. They also made us great drinks, food and just made the whole experience memorable. I highly recommend.”

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9.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $129

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas aboard a double-deck French-made catamaran to spot humpback whales, dolphins, rays, and turtles. Guides such as Jorge and Leonardo explain the marine life, while a hydrophone lets you hear whales below. Appetizers, an open bar, bathrooms, and stable viewing areas are included.

“We saw plenty of whales and appreciate that the tour company was sensitive to the comfort and safety of the whales by keeping a reasonable distance and giving them space.”

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10.Private Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $950

Spend 3.5 hours on a private Cabo catamaran for up to 12 people. Cruise past Lovers Beach and the Arch, snorkel near Pelican Rock, swim from a quiet beach, and use paddle boards. Bring snacks and drinks, choose your music, and expect help from an English- and Spanish-speaking crew.

“Awesome trip! Well worth the money. We had Juan Pablo and Mario as our captain and tour guide. They made the trip!! Highly recommend”

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11.2 Hour Sunset Tour on Catamaran in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Set out from D Dock with Tony Castro’s crew for a two-hour sunset catamaran cruise past Lovers Beach, the Arch, Pelican Rock, sea lions, and Land’s End. Expect an open bar, snacks, music, photo stops, and a social party-boat mood for up to 35 people.

“Horrible. The stuff did not take care of us at all.They actually changed the time that we were supposed to the tour and we ended we up missing it”

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12.Cabo San Lucas Private Mini Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $520

Take a private 3.5-hour boat ride around Cabo San Lucas Bay, stopping at the Arch and Lover’s Beach before anchoring near a beach for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. English and Spanish guides, soft drinks, water, music, and gear are included. Confirm the boat type and food options before booking.

“Jaciel was our guide and he was very informative and knowledgeable of the area. We were very happy we decided to book this tour on a private boat for our family of 6. It was more personal and funner. We would definitely book again. Side note: the chips and salsas they said was included was not offered.. maybe because we took our own snacks but still it was not offered.”

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13.Catamaran – Luxury Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours on a private Cabo catamaran with your group, sailing past Lover’s Beach, Divorce Beach, and the Arch. Your captain shares local stories, then anchors in Cabo Bay for snorkeling, a floating mat, fajitas, cocktails, soft drinks, and time to relax.

“The crew was amazing and very accommodating to our group. They did an excellent job of making the evening fun and enjoyable for everyone! Highly recommend for a relaxing, but fun evening on the water.”

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14.Private Cabo Catamaran with Water Toys for up to 20 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Charter a private catamaran in Cabo San Lucas for about 3.5 hours with your family or friends. Cruise the bay, see the Arch, swim or snorkel in a calmer spot, and use the onboard water toys. The boat has a second level, restroom, snacks, and space for up to 20.

“We had a great experience with the 9 of us! They allowed us to do everything on our own time and it was our private catamaran! It had a second level as well. Kids loved the snorkeling. Even though the waters were a bit rough the day we went, theyy made sure we were safe and brought us to an area where it was calm enough to get in the water. We can’t wait to come back!”

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15.Chill Experience with Sup and Float Mat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours on a private catamaran from Cabo San Lucas, visiting the Arch and Medano Beach before anchoring near a semi-private beach. You get paddle boards, snorkel gear, a large float mat, snacks, drinks, a restroom, and room to relax or jump from the second level.

“This tour operator canceled on us. We were there at 8:30 AM. Our reservation is at 9:00 AM. We waited until 9:45am and somebody came only to tell us that their boat is not in or being repaired. We were on a cruise ship with limited time, they offered to still take us but for 2.5 hrs vs the 4 hrs. This is just horrible, I booked this trip more than 6 mos in advance and there are 12 of us in the group. Worst service ever. He then said he has another boat that we can take but at 10:30 AM and he said he’s gonna push the other…”

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