All-Inclusive Catamaran Tour | Beaches & Sea Lions from Los Cabos

The best part of this trip is the change of pace. You leave the resort strip behind, ride a spacious catamaran into the Sea of Cortez, and spend time at a remote beach instead of a crowded marina or hotel pool. The sea lions are reached by a small powered boat, with groups of six going out at a time.

I like the all-in-one setup: breakfast, lunch, drinks, snorkel gear, kayaks, paddleboards, towels, wetsuits, and even showers are included. I also like the thoughtful return drive, which includes a stop in Todos Santos and may include a friendly driver such as Juan, who has earned praise for making the long ride enjoyable.

The main drawback is the distance from Cabo to La Paz. This is not a quick transfer to a nearby beach. You should expect an early start and several hours of road time around a five-hour boat outing, so the day is long. The price also makes more sense for people who plan to use the food, bar, water gear, and transport rather than simply wanting a short cruise.

Key points to know before booking

• Sea lion access by powered boat: Small groups of about six ride out to the animals, making this more active than simply watching them from the catamaran.
• Local food served onboard: Breakfast includes pastries, yogurt, and fruit. Lunch centers on organic chicken with several side dishes, and fresh tuna sashimi has also been served.
• Transport from the Cabo area: Pickup is arranged from a central meeting point in San Jose del Cabo, the Los Cabos Corridor, or Cabo San Lucas.
• A comfortable catamaran base: You have private bathrooms with showers, cushions, pillows, towels, and layout mattresses for the return sail.
• A full water-sports kit: Snorkel equipment, wetsuits, flotation vests, kayaks, paddleboards, and a support boat are provided.
• A Todos Santos finish: The return journey includes a stop in this picturesque town before drop-off at the departure point.

Why this La Paz sailing day feels different from a Cabo cruise

Los Cabos has plenty of boat trips, but this one is built around getting away from the resort zone. The central meeting points make the start simple, yet the real setting is La Paz, where the catamaran heads into the Sea of Cortez and toward a quieter stretch of coast.

That change matters. You are not spending the whole outing near hotel beaches and familiar Cabo views. The trip moves toward a remote beach, with open water, marine life, and a slower rhythm once you leave the marina.

The boat accommodates up to 35 people. That is not a private charter, but the catamaran is described as spacious, and one account recorded only 17 people on board. Your experience will depend on the day’s attendance, but the layout includes places to sit, stretch out, and settle in for the ride.

A marine biologist joins the crew and explains what you see along the way. That adds useful context to the cruise, especially if you want more than music, drinks, and a swim. The crew also handles the practical work, from food service to water equipment and transfers to the sea lion area.

The morning road transfer from Los Cabos to La Paz

The tour starts at 9:00 am at the Baja Charters La Paz office, with transportation arranged from central meeting points in San Jose del Cabo, the Los Cabos Corridor, and Cabo San Lucas. Confirm your exact pickup point carefully, since the boat itself departs from La Paz rather than from the Cabo marina.

The road journey is an important part of the day. You are trading convenience for access to a better-positioned sailing trip, so this is not the right choice if you want to walk from your hotel to a nearby dock. One family account praised the driver, Juan, and noted that he made a stop for stretching and restroom use during the ride.

That kind of break matters when you are traveling with children or simply do not enjoy long transfers. The road portion can also be pleasant when the driver is engaging. One return trip included music and a stop by the Hotel California in Todos Santos.

The exact pickup arrangements can vary, so allow room in your morning schedule. The listed start time is 9:00 am, but a central meeting point is used rather than a universal hotel pickup. Ask for the precise location before departure.

Boarding the catamaran and starting with breakfast

Once you reach the La Paz marina, you board the catamaran and begin the water portion of the day. Breakfast is served early, with pastries, yogurt, and fruit. The ingredients are sourced from local farms, which gives the meal a more thoughtful feel than a basic packaged snack.

You can also drink bottled water, soft drinks, and beer throughout the day. The open bar is included, but you do not need to drink alcohol to get value from the arrangement. Unlimited water and soft drinks are useful in the Baja sun, especially after snorkeling or paddling.

The catamaran has private restrooms with showers. That is a practical advantage you may not appreciate until you have spent time in salt water and sun. After swimming, you can rinse off, change your pace, and return to the boat without feeling sticky for the rest of the afternoon.

Cushions, pillows, towels, and layout mattresses are also provided. I like these details because they turn the return sail into part of the outing rather than a simple ride back to the marina.

Reaching the remote beach in the Sea of Cortez

The captain guides the boat through the Sea of Cortez to a secluded beach. The precise beach name is not provided, and the route can depend on local conditions, but the purpose is clear: you have a sandy base for swimming, snorkeling, and non-motorized water activities.

The beach stop is flexible. You can swim, use a paddleboard, take a kayak, or relax on the sand. Flotation vests and wetsuits are available, so you do not need to bring your own equipment or be a strong swimmer to take part in the water activities.

Snorkeling is included, with colorful fish in the water around the beach. Marine life is never fully predictable, so you should view the sea lions as a wildlife opportunity rather than a guaranteed close encounter. The animals may be seen basking nearby or approached by the support boat.

The remote setting is the point. You are not choosing this tour for a long shopping stop or a developed beach club. You are choosing it for quiet water, open views, a comfortable boat, and the chance to spend time outdoors with the equipment already supplied.

The sea lion outing and small-group boat transfers

The sea lion portion has a useful arrangement. A powered attendant boat takes about six people at a time out toward the animals. That keeps the smaller boat from becoming overloaded and gives each group a more manageable outing.

The water activity is described as swimming with sea lions, while other information places the animals at a distance or basking near the beach. Keep your expectations flexible. You may get a close look, but wild animals decide how near they come, and conditions can affect the encounter.

This transfer also means you may spend some time waiting for your turn if the catamaran is full. That is not necessarily wasted time. You can snorkel, paddle, relax on the beach, or remain onboard while another group uses the support boat.

For families, the arrangement offers some structure. One review described a trip with children aged 10 and 3 and praised the comfort and privacy of the boat. Still, parents should be ready for sun, water activity, boat transfers, and a long road day. The tour is suitable for most people, but participation in the water activities is not required.

Snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding without extra rentals

One of the strongest practical features is the equipment package. Snorkel gear, wetsuits, towels, flotation vests, kayaks, paddleboards, and a powered support boat are included.

That saves both money and planning. You do not need to rent a kayak at the beach, carry bulky equipment from Cabo, or wonder if the boat has enough basic gear. The support boat is also useful for getting people from the catamaran to the sea lion area.

You should still bring the personal items you need for a day outside, such as sun protection and any preferred clothing for the road transfer. The supplied gear covers the main water activities, but it does not remove the need to prepare for sun and a long day away from your hotel.

The tour suits mixed groups because everyone can choose a different pace. One person can snorkel, another can paddleboard, and someone else can stay on the catamaran with a drink and a cushion. That flexibility is more valuable than a tightly scheduled list of activities.

Breakfast, lunch, tuna sashimi, and the open bar

Food is a major part of the price. Breakfast includes pastries, yogurt, and fruit, followed later by snacks and lunch. The main lunch includes organic chicken prepared onboard in different ways, plus several side dishes.

A tuna sashimi platter has also been served, which is a notable touch for a boat lunch. Menus can change, so do not book solely on the expectation of one particular dish. Still, this is more substantial than the usual chips and sandwiches found on a short cruise.

The food is described as locally sourced, with organic ingredients and chicken delivered daily. That gives the meal more care than a standard catering package. You are not just buying access to a boat and adding your own lunch afterward.

Beer, soft drinks, bottled water, and an open bar are available throughout the day. For a group that would otherwise buy drinks, rent equipment, pay for transport, and purchase lunch separately, the bundled price can add up well.

At $377 per person, this is expensive compared with a basic Cabo boat ride. The value improves if you use the included features: a round-trip vehicle transfer, a full meal service, unlimited drinks, gear, showers, the support boat, and a sea lion outing. It is less compelling if you plan to stay dry, skip lunch, or prefer a short local cruise.

The return sail and the Todos Santos stop

After the beach and marine activities, you return toward La Paz by catamaran. This is when the cushions, pillows, towels, and showers become especially useful. You can clean up, eat, have a drink, and enjoy the boat rather than rushing straight into another activity.

The water portion is described as about four hours within an overall experience of roughly five hours, though the full day includes the road transfers from Los Cabos. Check the final timing when booking, because the transportation and stop in Todos Santos make this longer than the boat duration alone.

The return drive includes a break in Todos Santos. The town is known here mainly as a picturesque stop, not as a full guided sightseeing visit. Treat it as a pleasant pause rather than expecting a long cultural tour or detailed town walk.

One important detail is that an operator has sometimes accommodated pickup in Todos Santos. Do not assume that arrangement is standard, but it may be worth asking if you are staying there rather than in Cabo.

Who will get the most from this $377 experience

I would recommend this tour to you if you want a full-service day and do not mind the trip to La Paz. It works especially well for:

• Couples who want a comfortable day on the water with food and drinks included
• Families who value onboard bathrooms, showers, supplied towels, and flexible activities
• People who want snorkeling and sea lions without arranging separate rentals
• Visitors staying in Cabo who want a quieter setting than the main resort zone
• Anyone who prefers a staffed, organized outing over planning transport and meals alone

I would think twice if your priority is a quick excursion, a very small private group, or a guaranteed close wildlife encounter. A maximum of 35 people is reasonable for a catamaran, but it is not an intimate private sail.

The tour also requires good weather. If poor conditions cancel the outing, you are offered another date or a full refund. Normal cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time, while cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded.

Should you book the Baja Charters catamaran?

Book it if you want the day handled from start to finish. The strongest combination is the La Paz setting, remote beach, sea lion outing, locally sourced meals, open bar, and large collection of included equipment. The attentive crew and comfortable boat make the long day easier.

Skip it if you are looking for the cheapest way to see the coast or if the Cabo to La Paz transfer sounds tiring. The cost is high, but it covers much more than a simple cruise. For the right visitor, it is a well-organized full-day escape with real time in the water and very little extra planning.

FAQ

Where does the tour take place?

The boat portion begins at the Baja Charters La Paz office and marina at Carretera Pichilingue K.M. 2.5 in La Paz. Ground transportation is offered from central meeting points in San Jose del Cabo, the Los Cabos Corridor, and Cabo San Lucas.

What time does the tour start?

The listed start time is 9:00 am.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts approximately five hours, with the sailing portion described as about four hours. The total day is longer when you include transportation from the Cabo area and the stop in Todos Santos.

Is transportation from Los Cabos included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off from a central meeting point are included. The service covers areas in San Jose del Cabo, the Los Cabos Corridor, and Cabo San Lucas.

Are meals included?

Yes. Breakfast includes pastries, yogurt, and fruit. Lunch includes organic chicken prepared onboard with several side dishes, and snacks are also provided.

Are drinks included?

Yes. Beer, soft drinks, bottled water, and an open bar are included during the experience.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkel gear, wetsuits, towels, and flotation vests are included. Kayaks and paddleboards are also available.

Are bathrooms available on the boat?

Yes. The catamaran has private bathrooms with showers.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You can choose a different date or receive a full refund if the experience is canceled because of poor weather. Normal cancellations made at least 24 hours before the start time also receive a full refund.