Cabo: Luxury Yacht Snorkel Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

Los Arcos is the star here, but the real treat is seeing Cabo from the water before settling into a protected snorkeling area at Chileno Bay. You get a scenic yacht ride, sea lions, lunch, and drinks in one tidy half-day outing. Tu Enamorado gives the trip a more polished feel than a basic harbor boat.

I especially like the combination of one hour of snorkeling and one hour of lunch, so neither part feels like an afterthought. I also like that the food goes well beyond chips and salsa: fish, shrimp, steak, handmade tortillas, ceviche, and fire-roasted vegetables are all included. The main drawback is the price, $199 per person, plus a $5 cash fee, and hotel transport is not included.

Key points at a glance

• Los Arcos and the sea lion colony: The cruise passes Cabo’s most famous rock formations and a well-known gathering place for sea lions.
• A full hour at Chileno Bay: You have time to use the provided equipment, receive instruction, and look around without rushing.
• A proper Baja lunch: Fresh fish, grilled shrimp, prime steak, tacos, ceviche, vegetables, and handmade corn tortillas make this more than a snack stop.
• Premium drinks on board: Beer, wine, and mixed drinks are served from an open bar stocked by the boat’s in-house mixologist.
• Private-dock departure: Check in at La Terminal, behind Breathless Resort, rather than dealing with a distant marina pickup.
• A polished yacht setting: Tu Enamorado offers a sailing-vacation feel, with music, games, and an MC during the cruise.

A yacht morning on the Sea of Cortez

This four-hour trip is built around comfort. You board Tu Enamorado at Dock 0 near La Terminal Restaurant, behind Breathless Resort, and head out onto the Sea of Cortez. The boat cruise takes about an hour on the way toward Chileno Bay, giving you time to settle in before the active part begins.

I like this pacing. A rushed boat tour often treats the ride as dead time, but here the cruise is one of the main attractions. You can watch Cabo’s coast from the water, take in the rock formations, and enjoy the open bar before snorkeling. Latin and light contemporary dance music play on board, and an MC leads games and keeps the mood social.

This is not a silent nature cruise. If you want a quiet boat with nothing but the sound of the sea, the music and games may feel like too much. If you like a lively outing with a built-in social atmosphere, they help the four hours pass easily.

Tu Enamorado is described as a beautifully made yacht with a focus on comfort and performance. The exact group size is not provided, so I would not book this expecting a tiny, private outing unless you reserve the private option. You can book the whole cruise for yourself, friends, and family, but that will likely involve a different price and arrangement.

Los Arcos and Cabo’s sea lions

The first major sight is Los Arcos, Cabo San Lucas’s famous set of rock formations rising from the water. The boat passes this area during the outward cruise, so you get a classic Cabo view before the snorkel stop.

Los Arcos is especially photogenic from the sea. Bring sunglasses, and keep your camera ready if you have a waterproof way to use it. The tour also passes a sea lion colony, adding wildlife to the rock-and-water scenery. The information provided does not promise a close approach or a specific number of animals, so think of this as a scenic viewing opportunity rather than a guaranteed wildlife encounter.

This part of the outing gives the cruise some variety. You are not simply transported from the marina to a swim site. The route includes one of Cabo’s signature sights, and the return trip gives you another hour on the water from a different direction.

One hour of snorkeling at Chileno Bay

Chileno Bay is the active center of the day. You spend about an hour snorkeling in a designated, protected area known for its underwater life. The crew provides snorkel equipment and an instructor, which is useful if you are rusty or have never snorkeled before.

An hour is a sensible amount of time. It gives you enough room to get comfortable with the mask and fins, look around, and take a break if needed. You do not have to spend every minute in the water. The goal is to see the underwater world at a relaxed pace rather than turn the stop into an endurance test.

The exact marine animals you will see are not listed, so keep expectations reasonable. The protected setting is the draw, not a promise of a particular fish, ray, or other creature. Conditions can affect visibility and comfort, and no tour can control the sea. The crew’s instruction matters because good guidance can make a big difference when you are adjusting a mask or learning how to move efficiently with fins.

Biodegradable sunscreen is required on your packing list. That is a practical point, not a minor detail. Apply it before boarding if possible, and bring swimwear, a towel, and sunglasses. You should also follow the instructor’s directions about the protected area and equipment.

The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, but the information does not explain how boarding, transfers into the water, or the yacht’s facilities are arranged. If you use a wheelchair, contact the provider before booking to confirm the specific help available for snorkeling.

Baja lunch with tacos at sea

After the water stop, you return aboard for a full lunch. The menu includes fresh fish, grilled shrimp, prime steak, grilled onions, traditional salsas, fire-roasted vegetables, and handmade corn tortillas. Crudités made with locally grown vegetables and fresh ceviche are also served.

I like this menu because it gives you several ways to eat. You can build tacos, choose seafood, go for steak, or keep things light with vegetables and ceviche. A meal with this much variety also works well for a mixed group, although the supplied information does not list allergy or dietary substitutions. If that matters to you, ask Wild Cabo before departure.

The one-hour lunch period is generous enough to eat without rushing. It also acts as a recovery period after snorkeling. You can stay dry, take in the view, and enjoy the boat’s atmosphere while the crew serves the meal.

Do not think of this as a formal restaurant experience. You are eating on a moving yacht, likely in a social setting with music and drinks. That is part of the appeal, but people who want a quiet, polished lunch on land may prefer a separate restaurant meal.

What the open bar adds to the price

The open bar includes beer, wine, and mixed drinks prepared with premium offerings by the in-house mixologist. This is one of the features that helps explain the $199 price, especially if you plan to enjoy drinks during both the cruise and lunch.

Still, I would judge the value by the whole package, not by the bar alone. You are paying for four hours aboard a luxury yacht, the Los Arcos cruise, sea lion viewing, snorkeling equipment and instruction, lunch, entertainment, and drinks. You also avoid having to arrange separate transport between a marina cruise and a meal.

The value is strongest if you want all of those pieces in one half-day plan. It is weaker if you do not drink, already have access to a yacht, or mainly want a basic snorkeling trip. A simpler excursion may cost less, though the details of other options are not provided here.

Drink sensibly before snorkeling. The open bar is available, but the best use of your time in the water requires alertness and comfort. You can enjoy a drink during the cruise or with lunch without treating the bar as the main event.

Getting to La Terminal and planning your morning

You are responsible for reaching the meeting point. The departure is at Dock 0 beside La Terminal Restaurant, at Paseo de La Marina 4750 in El Medano Ejidal, Cabo San Lucas. The dock is behind Breathless Resort.

The experience offers two listed starting location options at Paseo de La Marina 4750, La Terminal de Cabo, with the same area used for drop-off. Hotel pickup and return are not included, so build your own transport plan and allow time to find the dock.

A $5 fee for the dock and protected areas is payable in cash at check-in. Bring that money separately so you are not searching for an ATM at the last moment. The tour price is $199 per person, and this extra cash charge is small compared with the total but easy to overlook.

Starting times vary, so check availability for your date. The activity runs for four hours, with roughly one hour cruising out, one hour snorkeling, one hour for lunch, and one hour cruising back. That structure makes it easy to fit the outing into a larger Cabo day, but you should avoid scheduling something immediately afterward in case boarding or return timing takes longer than expected.

Who will enjoy this Cabo cruise most

I would recommend this cruise to you if you want a polished, social day on the water rather than a bare-bones snorkeling transfer. It suits couples, families with older children, friend groups, and anyone who likes having food and drinks included.

The yacht setting also makes it a good choice for a special occasion. The private cruise option may appeal to families or groups that want more control over the atmosphere, although the supplied details do not state the private rate, group limit, or exact inclusions.

This may not be the best fit for very young children because unaccompanied minors are not allowed, and the information does not give a minimum age for children accompanied by an adult. Ask before booking if you are traveling with minors.

You should also look elsewhere if your priority is a long snorkeling session. Only about one hour is set aside for snorkeling, with the rest devoted to cruising, lunch, and entertainment. That is a strength for a balanced day, but not for someone seeking several hours in the water.

The available rating is 5 out of 5 from two verified bookings, including a Spanish-language comment describing the outing as very pleasant, dependable, and highly recommendable. That is encouraging, though the sample is small. I would treat it as a positive signal, not as proof that every departure will be identical.

Booking, cancellation, and practical details

Wild Cabo operates the experience, with live guidance available in English and Spanish. You can reserve now and pay later, which helps if you are still arranging your Cabo schedule. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Bring swimwear, a towel, sunglasses, and biodegradable sunscreen. Pets are not allowed, though assistance dogs are permitted. The tour is wheelchair accessible, but confirm the exact water-access arrangements if that is important for you.

No guide names are provided, so you should expect instruction from the Wild Cabo crew rather than a named individual host. The MC, mixologist, and snorkel instructor each shape a different part of the experience: entertainment during the ride, drinks at the bar, and practical help in the water.

Should you book the Tu Enamorado cruise?

Book it if you want Cabo’s main coastal sights, a protected snorkel stop, a generous Baja lunch, and premium drinks wrapped into one comfortable four-hour outing. The strongest reasons to choose it are the yacht setting, the full hour at Chileno Bay, and the unusually substantial lunch.

Think twice if $199 feels high for a half-day, if you prefer quiet nature trips, or if snorkeling is your only goal. Add the $5 cash fee and your own transport, then compare the total with simpler boat trips.

For a special Cabo morning or afternoon, I think the package makes sense. You are buying ease, food, drinks, scenery, and a polished setting, not just time in the water. Bring the right sun gear, arrive prepared for the dock fee, and choose the private option if your group values privacy more than the lower shared-trip cost.

FAQ

How long is the Cabo yacht snorkel cruise?

The cruise lasts four hours. The planned schedule includes about one hour of sailing to Chileno Bay, one hour of snorkeling, one hour for lunch, and one hour sailing back.

Where does the cruise depart?

Check in at Dock 0 next to La Terminal Restaurant, behind Breathless Resort, at Paseo de La Marina 4750, El Medano Ejidal, Cabo San Lucas.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you must arrange your own way to and from La Terminal.

What is included in the price?

The package includes the snorkel cruise, lunch, an open bar with beer, wine, and mixed drinks, music and games with an MC, snorkel equipment, and an instructor.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkel equipment and instruction are included for the stop at Chileno Bay.

What food is served for lunch?

Lunch includes fresh fish, grilled shrimp, prime steak, grilled onions, traditional salsas, fire-roasted vegetables, handmade corn tortillas, crudités with locally grown vegetables, and fresh ceviche.

What drinks are included?

The open bar includes beer, wine, and mixed drinks prepared with premium drinks by the in-house mixologist.

What should I bring?

Bring sunglasses, swimwear, a towel, and biodegradable sunscreen. You should also bring $5 in cash for the dock and protected areas fees.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve-now, pay-later option is also available.