The 12 Best El Arco Boat Trips in Cabo San Lucas

1.Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,317 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Paddle from the beach to El Arco, Playa del Amor, and Pelican Rock in a glass-bottom kayak. You’ll receive instruction, snorkel with tropical fish and sea lions, and get hotel or marina transport. Guides such as Luis, Hugo, Marco, and Pedro are praised for clear help and local insight. Morning trips usually have calmer water and less boat traffic.

“From pickup to drop off at our hotel, Luis provided top notch service and hospitality! The tour started the minute we were in the van with facts and info about all of Cabo. He did all the heavy lifting, all we did was hop on and off the kayak- and paddle of course. Kayaked right up to the arch and he took our picture- no obstructed views full of other boats or tourists (we went in the morning before it got too busy). Went ashore Lovers beach and walked around and took pictures. Went ashore again near Pelican Rock and snorkeled for about 45min. Visibility was great! Saw tons of…”

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2.Land’s End Experience – Arch, Beaches & Marine Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,038 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride from San José del Cabo to Land’s End on a small glass-bottom boat, passing Cabo’s Arch, Pelican Rock, sea lions, and tropical fish. If the sea is calm, you may request a drop-off at one beach for about an hour. The day ends with downtown Cabo San Lucas time. Guides may include Giovanni, Martin, Pablo, or Rene.

“We had a blast on this tour!!! Giovanni, our tour guide from Esperanza's, was incredible and very accommodating. He provided us with some historical facts on our way to the marina, then dropped us off for the 45 minute glass bottom boat ride which was BREATHTAKING. We then went into town to buy souvenirs and eat some authentic Mexican tacos based on Giovanni's recommendations, which were incredible. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cabo!!!”

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3.Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 976 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Start at Empacadora Beach and paddle a stable Hobie kayak past Neptune’s Finger to Cabo’s Arch. Josue, Roberto, Luis, or another True Baja guide leads the way, shares local stories, watches the sea conditions, and helps you spot fish, octopus, rays, and sea lions at Pelican Rock. Early departures offer sunrise views and quieter beaches.

“Wonderful! Josue and Roberto were knowledgeable and fun. I would do this again and again. The snorkeling! So many fish and 4 octupi!”

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4.Shared ride to the arch of Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 714 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $19

Join El Jefe Tours at Cabo San Lucas Marina for a one-hour shared boat ride to El Arco, Lover’s Beach, Pelican Rock, Divorce Beach, and Land’s End. Expect a small boat, music, photo stops, sea lions, and a bilingual guide such as Raul or Mario. Confirm the dock and boat details before departure.

“It is a long walk from the cruise ship. All the way around the marina. (Maybe 20-25 minutes) And we could not find the name of the company clearly marked. Also, because the ship time and local time are an hour different, we actually missed our appointment time, but they were accommodating and took us out anyway. We were on the boat by ourselves so that was nice. It was not an entirely clear boat, but had a window on the bottom so we could see the water and some fish. We stopped by the rocks where people were snorkeling and there were sea lions and pelicans hanging out, then…”

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5.Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Set out from Cabo San Lucas in a fast inflatable boat with a captain and marine guide. Search for humpback whales from December to April, listen for their songs through onboard hydrophones, and pass the Arch, sea lion colony, and Lovers Beach on the way back. Hotel pickup is offered, but expect extra transportation and dock fees.

“The whale watching was AMAZING! Great people at Cabo Adventures. Especially Jerry our guide and his crew. Super informative and lots of WHALES! Don’t hesitate to book this, it’s some of the most fun you’ll have in Cabo!”

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6.Shared Tour to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 658 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $41

Cruise Cabo San Lucas Bay in a small glass-bottom boat with an English-speaking crew. See El Arco, Pelican Rock, Lover’s Beach, the pirate cave, Pacific Window, sea lions, and fish. Captain Ernesto, guide Raul, and others have earned praise for lively commentary and careful boat handling. Swimming may be possible when conditions allow.

“Guzman is a fine captain who kept the boat steady in choppy waters. He guided us close to the sights so we could get a good look. Raul was very entertaining and informative. He made the trip fun for young and old.”

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7.Arch Tour with Amazing Captain in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 647 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $30

You’ll spend about 45 minutes on a small glass-bottom boat from Cabo Marina, passing the sea lion colony, Pirate’s Cave, Pelican Rock, El Arco, Lover’s Beach, and Divorce Beach. Captains such as Vaymar, Antonio, Adrian, and Moi provide commentary and take photos. Beach drop-off depends on conditions.

“Great tour for a great price. Captain was amazing. Loved the views and the commentary along the way.”

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8.Boat Ride to the Arch and Beach Camel Ride in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 499 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Cruise by fast boat to Cabo’s Arch, Land’s End, sea lions, and Playa del Amor, then ride camels along a Pacific beach at Rancho Tierra Sagrada. Cabo Adventures includes hotel pickup, a Mexican buffet, beer, tequila, and fruit waters. Expect a small group of up to 14 people, a long transfer, and extra entrance and dock fees.

“Arch trip was fun, even got to see whales 🐋. Camel trip was great, nice camels 🐫, very good food and tequila tastings were great with generous shots!”

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9.Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 491 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Best value

Cruise from Cabo Marina in a transparent boat to El Arco, Lovers Beach, Pelican Rock, and Cabo’s beaches. The roughly one-hour ride includes a certified guide, life jacket, and views of fish beneath the boat. Guides such as Rodrigo, Luis, Nacho, and Ángel are praised for humor and local information. Hotel transport costs extra.

“Great way to get out of the marina area and see the famous Arch, Livers Beach, Pelican Rock and if you’re lucky like we were - whales.”

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10.Cabo Boat Ride to El Arco & Lover’s Beach with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Cruise from Cabo Marina past El Arco, the sea lion colony, Pirate’s Cave, and Pelican Rock, then spend about two hours at Lover’s Beach. A bilingual guide leads the boat trip, with return pickup included. Swimming is optional and unsupervised, and boats vary by availability.

“Zeus was a great tour guide and the tour was even better than expected! He stopped for us to see whales and other sea life. Overall a great experience and definitely worth the price!”

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11.Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Paddle from Cabo San Lucas Beach to El Arco with a bilingual guide, pause for about 40 minutes of snorkeling at Pelican Rock, and view Lover’s Beach and Divorce Beach from the water. High Tide Los Cabos supplies boards, snorkel gear, snacks, water, and optional hotel transport. Morning trips usually offer calmer conditions.

“The guides Emilio and Luis were so helpful with carrying the paddle boards and showing us the best places. This was the perfect adventure to beautiful spots in Cabo San Lucas and we saw amazing fish and sea lions so close to us. The water was nice even in December in the morning.”

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12.Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 335 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15

Cruise Cabo San Lucas in a fully transparent boat with a certified captain and guide. You’ll see El Arco, Pelican Rock, Love Beach, Divorce Beach, sea lions, tropical fish, and the meeting point of the Pacific and Sea of Cortez. The ride lasts about 50 minutes, with optional transportation and professional photos available at extra cost.

“there is about $5 per person additional dock charges as advertised . first time experience on glass bottom boat..all kids and family enjoyed it. guides were friendly”

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