Our Sunset Sailing Tour is the catamaran experience first-timers in Cabo San Lucas book before anything else, and the one repeat visitors come back to year after year. Three hours from Marina Cabo San Lucas Dock F, premium open bar from the moment you step on board, a route past every iconic Cabo landmark, and front-row positioning in open water for the main event: the sun melting into the Pacific while you decide whether to take another photo or just stop and look.

The Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean collide at Land’s End, the southern tip of the Baja peninsula, and that meeting creates the kind of unobstructed western horizon that makes Cabo sunsets famous. There are no islands in the way. No mountains blocking the last bit of light. Just open ocean, the silhouette of the famous Arch, and the slow drop of the sun through every shade of orange, gold and pink the sky can produce. On a catamaran with the wind in the sails, the sound of water against the twin hulls, and a margarita in your hand, you understand pretty quickly why so many guests tell us this was their favorite few hours of the whole trip.

The tour runs year-round, though departure times shift seasonally to align with the actual sunset hour. In summer we usually leave between 16:00 and 17:00; in winter, departures move earlier to around 14:30 or 15:00. We confirm the exact time when you book. The vibe is relaxed, couples celebrating anniversaries, friends raising glasses to a Friday well earned, families with kids who behave better than expected because they are mesmerized by sea lions. There is no script and no rush. Three hours is exactly the right amount of time to see everything worth seeing and still make it back to shore before you are too comfortable to leave the net.

The Route · 3 Hours · 5 Stops

The route from Marina Cabo San Lucas Dock F to the open-water sunset point covers about three miles, but you will spend most of the time slowing down for landmarks and wildlife sightings rather than racing to the horizon. Here is roughly how the three hours play out.

1. Marina Cabo San Lucas Dock F

Boarding begins about 15 minutes before departure. You get a welcome drink in your hand before you even sit down, and the crew runs a brief safety chat, short enough that you won’t miss it if you are still finding your seat. As the catamaran motors out of the marina, the entire bay opens up in front of you, and the city skyline starts shrinking behind. This is the moment that always makes guests realize they are actually doing this.

2. Lover’s Beach & Divorce Beach

About 15 minutes out, we slow down for a pass through the most photographed strip of sand in Baja California Sur. Lover’s Beach (Playa del Amor) faces the calm waters of the Sea of Cortez. Just across a narrow rocky ridge sits Divorce Beach, exposed directly to the open Pacific, accessible only by boat, often unsafe to swim due to the surf, and somehow always more dramatic in person than in photos. The contrast between the two beaches, separated by maybe 80 meters of rock, is one of the most striking geographical features of the entire peninsula.

3. Sea Lion Colony

The rocks at Land’s End host a permanent colony of California sea lions, usually 30 to 80 animals depending on the season, and they are essentially guaranteed sightings on every sunset tour. They are loud, charismatic, and they know exactly which catamarans belong to which captains. The dominant males posture and bark from the highest rocks. Younger sea lions slip into the water and swim around the boat. If you have never been close to a wild sea lion before, this part of the tour usually generates more photos than the sunset itself.

4. El Arco de Cabo San Lucas

From the sea lion rocks, we sail around the southernmost point of the Baja peninsula to El Arco, the famous stone arch carved by waves and time at the exact place where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Geologically improbable, photographically irresistible, and somehow more impressive in person than in any photo you have ever seen of it. We slow down so you can take the shots you came for, and the captain will rotate the catamaran for different angles.

5. Open-Water Sunset

From El Arco we move out into open water, far enough offshore that the horizon is completely unobstructed in every direction. Anchor drops, drinks come up, the crew gets quiet for a minute, and the sun does what it does. Music plays softly enough that conversations don’t compete with the sound of water against the hull. Once the sun is fully below the horizon, we head back toward the marina under a sky that, for about 20 minutes after sunset, looks like nothing else on earth. This is the part you will tell people about later.

What is Included

The Sunset Sailing Tour includes everything you need for three relaxed hours on the water. The premium open bar runs the entire duration of the tour, beer, margaritas mixed fresh, red and white wine, rum, vodka, tequila, whisky, soft drinks, juice and water. Our sailor-chef prepares fresh snacks on board: chips, salsa, our famous guacamole, and lighter fare appropriate for an evening sail. The bilingual crew handles everything from drink refills to your music requests, tell us the vibe you want and we will play it, whether that’s chill acoustic, dance-floor energy, or somewhere in between.

Between December and April, sunset tours often catch humpback whale sightings during the late afternoon, humpbacks are most active in those hours, and we frequently spot them breaching, slapping their tails, or just cruising on the surface within visual range. Dolphins join us occasionally on the way out, especially during the warmer months. The sea lion colony at Land’s End is essentially a guaranteed sighting year-round.

The catamaran is comfortable, spacious, and stable, wide enough that even guests prone to seasickness usually do fine. The deck has plenty of shaded seating for anyone who wants to stay out of the late-afternoon sun, and the comfortable nets at the bow are the most popular spot for sunset photos. We provide light blankets during the cooler months when the temperature drops after the sun goes down.

Honeymoons · Anniversaries · Proposals

Good wine, Pacific sunset, the sound of water against the hull. Hard to go wrong. The Sunset Sailing Tour is one of our most popular picks for couples celebrating anniversaries, honeymoons, and yes, the occasional surprise proposal, we have had quite a few of those on board over the years. If something special is happening, tell us in advance and we will set the moment up without making a scene. Champagne ready at the right time, a quiet word with the captain, a custom cocktail waiting, or just the right music playing when you need it to be playing. We have done it all, and we know how to be discreet.

For groups wanting full privacy, wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, milestone anniversaries with extended family, see our Private Charter page. The Zig Zag and The Blue Lagoon can both can handle, up to 23 guests be chartered exclusively for sunset, and we customize every detail.