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Sunset Cruises in Mexico: 15 That Repay an Early Alarm

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The good sunset cruises here fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: 15 to book early, what each includes and where they diverge.

Los Cabos Luxury Sunset Sail with Light Appetizers and Open Bar - Sunset from the open water
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Los Cabos Luxury Sunset Sail with Light Appetizers and Open Bar

1.Los Cabos Luxury Sunset Sail with Light Appetizers and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,267 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Sail Cabo San Lucas Bay for 2.5 hours aboard a 50-foot boat, passing Lover’s Beach and El Arco as the sun sets. You get unlimited drinks, light appetizers, and a small group of up to 16. Crew names vary, with past sailings led by Tito, Chino, Chava, Aldo, Ronnie, and others.

“This service included a pick up from our hotel. Although VIATOR kept us updated on the date;we never received a confirmin pick up time. We were ready at the posted time, thus we missed our sail. It is imperative to include pick up time when the service is included.”

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Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show - The cruise across Banderas Bay
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Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show

2.Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,667 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Sail from Puerto Vallarta across Banderas Bay to Las Caletas, a secluded beach reached only by boat. Enjoy an open-bar buffet dinner, music, and the Rhythms of the Night performance, with acrobats, dancers, fire artists, and live storytelling in an outdoor amphitheater. Plan for uneven paths, extra cash fees, and a large crowd.

“Wonderful show from start to finish..from the boat ride entertainment to the show and the excellent buffet.”

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Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Open Bar and Snacks - Boarding a Trimaran With Room to Move
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Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Open Bar and Snacks

3.Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Open Bar and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,610 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Sail from Cabo San Lucas on a comfortable trimaran for two hours of Arch, Lovers’ Beach, Pelican Rock, and sea lion views. You’ll get unlimited drinks, chips with guacamole and salsa, tuna salad, music, photo stops, and a sunset over the Pacific. The boat has shaded and open-air decks, plus restrooms.

“I was able to do this boat experience on January 12 and it was a great time. I don’t drink but my partner got drunk and I enjoyed every minute of it. Amanda was very nice and communicated to get us a reservation because we missed ours in the past year in October. The crew is fun and is attentive to everyone choice of music. It’s a must do in Cabo the views were awesome.”

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Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas - Boarding at the Cabo San Lucas Marina
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Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas

4.Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Cruise Cabo San Lucas Bay aboard the Caborey for about 2.5 hours. You’ll pass Lover’s Beach and the Arch, eat an all-you-can-eat fajita buffet, enjoy a domestic open bar, and hear live music plus DJ sets. The boat holds up to 180 people, making this a lively group outing rather than a small, quiet sail.

“Great time, Great Food. Very organized and food was hot and buffet was served which is a plus. We would go again.”

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Cabo San Lucas Sunset Sailing Shared Cruise - El Arco, Lover’s Beach, and Land’s End
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Cabo San Lucas Sunset Sailing Shared Cruise

5.Cabo San Lucas Sunset Sailing Shared Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 779 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $105

Join Cabo Sailing Ocean Adventures at F Dock for a two-hour sunset sail limited to 14 people. Expect views of El Arco, Lover’s Beach, sea lions, and the Pacific coast, with snacks, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, music, and crew members such as Gary, Javier, Mario, or Arturo depending on the departure.

“It is an amazing way to see the arc in the day and at night. Watching the sunset with all the beautiful colors in the sky was amazing. I’m so glad I got to experience this. Well worth the price.”

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Pirate Ship Sunset Dinner and Show in Los Cabos - Passing the Arch as the light changes
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Pirate Ship Sunset Dinner and Show in Los Cabos

6.Pirate Ship Sunset Dinner and Show in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 661 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Sail from Cabo San Lucas for a two-hour sunset dinner aboard the Buccaneer Queen. You’ll pass the Arch, eat BBQ chicken, ribs, pork, and sides, then watch a lively pirate show with acrobatics, fire, music, and dancing. The open bar includes beer, wine, vodka, tequila, and sodas.

“Very enjoyable and entertaining... booze was a little shaky but drinkable... we did the upgrade which was probably a waste of money since there was too much to drink in that short of time... might be better suited for kids but we had a good time”

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Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Unlimitted Drinks - El Arco, Cabo’s essential photo stop
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Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Unlimitted Drinks

7.Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Unlimitted Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 582 reviews · from $60Best value

Sail from Cabo San Lucas aboard La Princesa’s catamaran for about two hours. You’ll pass Lovers Beach, stop at El Arco for photos, then head toward the Pacific for sunset. Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, bottled water, and light snacks are included. The cruise leaves at 5:00 pm and carries up to 40 people.

“Great crew. Great mixture of music. Lots of alcohol never an empty glass. If it’s windy don’t go or bring a blanket.”

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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - Sailing past Lover’s Beach and the Arch
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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

8.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 464 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas Marina toward Land’s End on a 2.5-hour evening trip with a Mexican buffet, domestic open bar, music, and views of the Arch, Lover’s Beach, sea lions, and Pedregal villas. Crew members such as Rod and Manuel help keep the mood lively. Bring cash for the $5 dock fee and a light jacket.

“We had a wonderful time on this cruise. We are from tbe US and have been on many boat cruises, and none of them compared to this. The boat was impeccably clean, the food was actually very tasty, and we received friendly and prompt table service throughout the cruise. The staff all had such great energy and seemed to really enjoy their jobs. We got a gorgeous view of the sunset. We would recommend this tour.”

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Dinner Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Tequila Tasting - Tequila tasting and downtown shopping
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Dinner Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Tequila Tasting

9.Dinner Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend an afternoon in Cabo with hotel or port pickup, a tequila tasting, downtown shopping, and a sunset catamaran cruise past El Arco. You get a barbecue buffet, open bar, music, and live entertainment. The mood leans lively and party-oriented, so choose this tour for dancing and drinks more than a quiet dinner at sea.

“This is my 4th time in Cabo and have taken quite a few excursions along the way. For me, I could have skipped both the shopping and the jewelry stop and took more time than needed. The cruise was ok…by the time it left the Dock, you are only out for 1.5 hours around looking at the Arch. The DJ Music was danceable but the food buffet was limited time. So no 2nds. For the cost….the value was not there for me. I’m”

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Riviera Maya Luxury Sunset Sailing plus Light Dinner and Open Bar - What the open bar and light dinner really provide
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Riviera Maya Luxury Sunset Sailing plus Light Dinner and Open Bar

10.Riviera Maya Luxury Sunset Sailing plus Light Dinner and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

Board a luxury catamaran at Puerto Aventuras Marina for a two-hour sunset sail along the Riviera Maya. You’ll get hotel pickup, a fully stocked open bar, fruit and charcuterie, and attentive bilingual crew. Staff members praised by name include Paola, Mario, Martin, David, Sandy, and Celine, though the crew may vary.

“Very nice cruise. Water was a little choppy. Staff were excellent very attentive and accommodating. I would recommend this activity.”

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Puerto Vallarta, Luxury Sunset Sailing - Choosing between the catamaran and sailboat
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Puerto Vallarta, Luxury Sunset Sailing

11.Puerto Vallarta, Luxury Sunset Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 415 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Sail Banderas Bay from Marina Vallarta on a roughly 3-hour evening cruise with wine, an open bar, imported cheese, guacamole, bruschetta, and dessert. You’ll pass Nuevo Nayarit Beach and the Puerto Vallarta shoreline, with chances to see dolphins or whales. The boat may be a Beneteau catamaran or a 50-foot sailboat, depending on the departure.

“We saved this for our last evening in PV, but had we gone on the 1st day, we would have gone 3 more times….Great sunset cruise, saw so many whales and enjoyed the drinks and apps. The crew was fantastic and so accommodating.”

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Sunset Sail Party Cruise on the Pez Gato - Leaving the marina and passing Pelican Rock
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Sunset Sail Party Cruise on the Pez Gato

12.Sunset Sail Party Cruise on the Pez Gato

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about two hours aboard the Pez Gato, a lively catamaran cruise from Cabo San Lucas. Sip unlimited beer and cocktails, snack on pretzels, nuts, pork rinds, and plantain chips, and pass Pelican Rock, Lover’s Beach, the Arch, and Medano Beach. Hotel pickup is available, and the minimum age is 18.

“Fun music, entertaining and kind staff and a perfect amount of people on the boat. Highly recommend!”

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Sunset Cruise in Los Cabos with Jazz and Wine - From the marina to Pelican Rock
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Sunset Cruise in Los Cabos with Jazz and Wine

13.Sunset Cruise in Los Cabos with Jazz and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend two hours aboard Pez Gato’s Tropicat catamaran, sailing past Pelican Rock, Lover’s Beach, and the Arch of Cabo San Lucas before heading toward the Pacific sunset. Enjoy an open bar, charcuterie, crudites, fruit, and jazz music. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available with advance confirmation.

“Wonderful crew. So full of life. We had an excellent adventure. Saw whales, plenty of food and open bar. We danced as the sun went down.”

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Sunset Sail Tour with Local Food - Boarding at the Cabo San Lucas marina
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Sunset Sail Tour with Local Food

14.Sunset Sail Tour with Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Board the Cabo Mar at the Cabo San Lucas marina for a 2.5-hour evening cruise past Pelican Rock, Lover’s Beach, Neptune’s Finger, and El Arco. You’ll get an open international bar, a Mexican taco buffet, sunset views, whale-watching chances, and a DJ-led party. Hotel pickup is available if reserved at least 48 hours ahead.

“Everyone was so nice I love the atmosphere. I had a great time. Most definitely will do it again on my next trip.”

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Isla Mujeres Sunset Cruise and Tour from Cancun - Crossing from Punta Sam with music and drinks
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Isla Mujeres Sunset Cruise and Tour from Cancun

15.Isla Mujeres Sunset Cruise and Tour from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with hotel pickup, drinks, music, and a lively crew led by hosts such as Willy. Explore downtown, visit Playa Norte, swim near sunset, and enjoy live saxophone on the ride home. The $69 price excludes a $20 dock fee, and the mood leans more festive than quiet.

“The Saxophonist was amazing and the first mate was everything!!! The ride was quite fun and enjoyable!!!”

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