Catamaran Cruises in Cabo San Lucas: 14 to Build a Day On

1.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,107 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Cruise from Los Cabos on a double-decker catamaran with guides such as Jacob and Marco, using a hydrophone to hear humpback whales. You’ll visit the Arch, watch for breaching whales across two hours at sea, and enjoy drinks plus a snack tray. Pickup is offered, but transport and dock fees cost extra.

“Be careful with pick up. Viator did not communicate with Cabo Adventures and while I thought I had arranged pick up (according to Viator) Cabo Adventures did not. have it. Glad I called to confirm. Other than that, the tour was average. We saw a few whales from a distance but nothing spectacular.”

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

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

Take a private boat from Cabo San Lucas for up to six people, with stops at the Arch, Medano Beach, Lover’s Beach, and Pelican Rock. You can snorkel, swim, watch for sea lions and whales, and set the pace with guides such as Alex, Hacho, Alan, or Gustavo. Drinks, gear, flotation toys, and dock fees are included.

“Such a great experience! Loved the cayamaran! Perfect for our group of 12. Eric and the other captain made our vacation in Cabo amazing! They took us wherever we wanted to go. Plenty of time to explore and enjoy the ocean! Would do again in a heartbeat!”

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

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

Spend about three hours on a private catamaran with a crew such as Carlos, Ana, or Captain Eddie. Cruise past El Arco, stop near Playa de los Amantes and Medano Beach, then swim, snorkel, paddleboard, kayak, or relax on a floating mat. Lunch, drinks, gear, and return transport from the marina are included.

“My husbands 60th birthday, 12 of us had the privilege to be onboard Papillion 3! From the moment we arrived until we were safely back in van to take us back to the hotel was amazing. Crew makes you feel at home. Very attentive!! Would book with them again! Carolanne and Bill”

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4.Private Catamaran Snorkeling Cruise in Los Cabos

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

Sail from Cabo San Lucas on a private catamaran with your own group, crew, open bar, snacks, and snorkeling gear. The route includes Santa Maria Bay, Lovers Beach, the arch, and a sea lion colony. Danny and the crew are often praised for attentive service and flexible plans. Start at 10:00 am and return to the marina after roughly 2 to 3 hours.

“The catamaran was the highlight of my bachelorette. Everyone was great! The food was fantastic and the drinks were flowing. Danny really made the experience memorable. The tres leches cake to celebrate my bachelorette was the cherry on top. Thanks so much to the team!”

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5.Whale Watching Catamaran Experience

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

Spend two hours aboard a Pez Gato catamaran searching for gray, humpback, and blue whales near Cabo San Lucas. You get hotel pickup, breakfast or lunch, an open bar, live English or Spanish commentary, hydrophone listening, and close views of the Arch and Land's End. Whale sightings are never guaranteed, but winter offers the best chance.

“It was fabulous. The excursion was so fun! highly recommend.”

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6.Snorkeling Catamaran Tour at Santa Maria Bay

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

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas Marina to the Arch, Pelican Rock, Lover’s Beach, and Santa Maria Bay aboard a catamaran for about three hours. You’ll get snorkel gear, help with basic technique, roughly 45 minutes in the water, guacamole, salsa, chips, lunch, and a national open bar after snorkeling. Crew members including Johnny, Juan, and Hector have been praised for lively service.

“My husband and I had a great time on this trip! They first took us to see the Arch and take some photos before driving out to the snorkeling spot. We snorkeled for about 40 minutes and saw so many cool fish! I even got to hold a sea urchin that another snorkeler showed me. We ate some snacks while everyone dried off. On the way back, Hector made sure everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend!”

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

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

Sail from Cabo San Lucas Marina aboard the Baja Blast for a 2-hour sunset cruise or 3-hour afternoon trip. You’ll pass the Arch, Lover’s Beach, Divorce Beach, and Cabo San Lucas Beach with unlimited cocktails, beer, juices, and soft drinks. Guacamole, chips, and salsa are included, along with a professional crew and a relaxed, musical atmosphere.

“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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8.Cabo Catamaran Snorkel: Arch & Santa Maria, Open Bar, Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 95 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Sail from Cabo San Lucas to Lovers Beach, the Arch, and Santa Maria Bay aboard La Princesa Catamaran. You get snorkeling gear, snacks, unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks, and three hours on the water. Expect friendly service, music, photo stops, and possible whales from December through April.

“Lots of fun. We saw more whales while on this excursion than we did on the whale watching tour! Great food and fun.”

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9.3 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 from Cabo San Lucas, stopping at the Arch and Chileno Bay. You’ll have time for snorkeling and, depending on the boat, kayaking or paddleboarding. Tony Castro handles the operation, with water, soda, snacks, and drinks after the water activities included. Group size can reach 35 people.

“My family had the most amazing experience with this tour! Tony is the best! We were coming in off of a cruise ship into Cabo, and we didn’t make it in time for the tour that we booked to leave at 1pm. Tony was in communication with me the entire time. Once we realized we weren’t going to make it, he found another tour operator/friend to take my family out at 2:30. He waited at the port for about an hour for us. He was there when we arrived and took us to we could get some snacks and drinks to bring on this other boat. It ended up being…”

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

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

Spend about three hours on a private catamaran for up to 10 people, with Cabo San Lucas roundtrip transport, lunch, an open bar, snorkeling gear, paddle boards, and floating mats. The crew takes you to the Arch, Pelican Rock, and Balconcito Beach. Crew members named in guest feedback include Goose, Pollo, Martin, Denise, and Jose.

“Great experience all around. Beautiful boat, wonderful crew, great food and drinks and such a memorable experience. 10/10 recommend.”

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11.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Experience

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

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas aboard a wide-berth, double-deck catamaran in search of humpback whales. Your guide, possibly Jorge or Leonardo, explains whale behavior while an onboard hydrophone lets you hear their calls below the surface. Appetizers, a national open bar, bathrooms, and views of the Arch are included.

“Leonardo was fun and knowledgeable. The food was good and the drinks kept coming. The boat is a nice size with good stability. It was a calm day on the water. Highly recommend.”

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12.Private Catamaran Cruise

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

Cruise Cabo’s bay aboard a private boat for up to 12 people, with stops near the Arch, Lovers Beach, Pacific Window, and Pelican Rock. You can snorkel, paddle board, swim, play your own music, and relax on a quieter beach. The crew speaks English and Spanish, and guides such as Alan, Maria, Jeremy, and Nicki have helped make family trips and celebrations easy.

“Our group had the best time on this tour! The crew was friendly and accommodating. We would highly recommend this activity.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $377

Travel from Los Cabos to La Paz for a five-hour catamaran cruise on the Sea of Cortez. A marine biologist explains the marine life, while the crew provides breakfast, lunch, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddleboards, towels, showers, and an open bar. A support boat carries small groups to see sea lions near the beach.

“What a luxurious treat for the day! It started early as we departed Cabo for La Paz but our driver made the ride comfortable and speedy. Once we arrived at the dock we were greeted by the four person crew with warm smiles and Read more”

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14.2 Hour Sunset Tour on Catamaran in Cabo San Lucas

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

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas Marina to the Arch, Lovers Beach, Pelican Rock, Land’s End, and Divorce Beach, then watch the sunset with an open bar, snacks, and music. The boat carries up to 35 people and returns to Medano Beach and the marina after about 2 hours 15 minutes. Crew members such as Sochi handle drinks and photos.

“Excellent service! All the crew members were down to earth and made sure everyone had a good time! Made my birthday a memorable one!”

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