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Cabo San Lucas

Mexico · Port

Photo: Claire Ward

Ships calling
28ships
Upcoming sailings
346sailings
Average stay
8hours

Cabo San Lucas, a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars. Past the marina is Land's End promontory, site of Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach) and El Arco, a natural archway in the seacliffs.

Cruise lines calling here

  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Holland America Line
  • MSC Cruises
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International
  • Virgin Voyages

Cruise port in Mexico

Cabo San Lucas

Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 8 hours. 40 places to explore.

Ships calling here
28 ships
Upcoming sailings
346 sailings
Average time in port
About 8 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 343

Photo: Claire Ward

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Cabo San Lucas Marina Tender Pier. Explore on foot directly from the pier.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Cabo San Lucas Marina Tender Pier.

About 8 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

WalkAbout 10 min

Cabo San Lucas Marina tender landing → Cabo San Lucas city center

After getting off the tender, walk along the marina waterfront to downtown Cabo San Lucas.

FerryAbout 10 min

Cruise ship anchored in Cabo San Lucas Bay → Cabo San Lucas Marina tender landing

Take a tender boat from the anchored cruise ship to the landing at Cabo San Lucas Marina. Time aboard is typically 10–15 minutes.

Cabo San Lucas places to explore

Explore 28 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

El Arco de Cabo San Lucas
Sights

El Arco de Cabo San Lucas

This rocky arch is a symbol of Cabo San Lucas and can be reached by boat from the marina.

Hours
Daily 24 hours

When booking the Arch boat tour on site, the initial quoted price may increase, so confirm the amount and exchange rate before paying.

Cabo San Lucas Museum
Sights

Cabo San Lucas Museum

This is a small museum in the city center. It takes about 30 minutes to visit.

Visit
about 30 min
Admission
MXN 20
Hours
Mon–Sat 10:00–15:00
Sun Closed
Playa del Amor
Sights

Playa del Amor

This beach near the Arch offers swimming and snorkeling on the side facing calm water. It is accessed by boat or kayak.

Admission
Free

Reviews repeatedly mention dangerous waves and currents on the Pacific side, so do not swim there.

Pelican Rock
Sights

Pelican Rock

This spot is described as a snorkeling stop on a boat tour to see the Arch.

Hours
Daily 24 hours
Bahía Chileno
Sights

Bahía Chileno

This beach on the Tourist Corridor is mentioned along with Santa Maria Bay. It is a snorkeling spot for observing fish and other marine life in shallow water.

Playa del Divorcio
Sights

Playa del Divorcio

This Pacific-facing beach is reached by crossing the sand from Lover's Beach. Swimming is prohibited because of strong currents and waves.

Admission
Free

Trips nearby

With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

San José del Cabo

About 40 min each wayTime at destination About 6 hr 30 min
  • Misión de San José del Cabo Añuití
    SightsMisión de San José del Cabo Añuití

    This church is on Mijares Square. The source says it was built in 1730 and is still used as a church today.

    There have been cases where the 7 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass was canceled without notice, so check whether it is being held that day if you plan to attend.

  • Plaza Mijares
    SightsPlaza Mijares

    This is the central square of San José del Cabo's historic district, where the mission church is located.

  • Costa Azul Beach
    SightsCosta Azul Beach

    This beach is described as a surfing spot.

  • Acre
    Food and cafésAcre

    This is an open-air restaurant and cocktail bar in a palm grove in the Animas Bajas Valley. It is noted for cuisine focused on ingredients and sustainability.

    Reviews repeatedly say the final stretch to Acre is an unpaved road, so consider road conditions when deciding on transportation.

  • Palmilla Beach
    SightsPalmilla Beach

    This is included in a list of beaches with areas where swimming is allowed.

  • Flora's Field Kitchen
    Food and cafésFlora's Field Kitchen

    This restaurant is at Flora Farms, an organic farm at the foot of the Sierra de la Laguna. Ingredients grown on the farm are cooked in a kitchen just steps from where they were harvested.

    Reviews recommend reservations at Flora’s Field Kitchen, so book in advance if you plan to visit while in port.

  • KEFISH
    Food and cafésKEFISH

    This restaurant simply prepares fresh Pacific seafood, including ceviche, chocolate clams, and the day's catch.

  • Distrito del Arte de San José del Cabo
    NeighborhoodsDistrito del Arte de San José del Cabo

    Former buildings behind the church now house painting galleries, sculpture studios, and craft shops.

Todos Santos

About 1 hr 15 min each wayTime at destination About 5 hr 30 min
  • Hotel California
    SightsHotel California

    This hotel is listed as an attraction in Todos Santos. The source notes that whether it inspired an Eagles song is disputed.

    Reviews say Hotel California was under renovation, so check which areas are open before visiting if you expect to see the interior.

  • Oystera
    Food and cafésOystera

    This oyster bar in Todos Santos is featured in the Michelin Guide and is a good choice for a somewhat more formal meal.

  • Cerro Punta Lobos hike
    ActivitiesCerro Punta Lobos hike

    This is described as a short hiking route with Pacific Ocean views.

  • Downtown Todos Santos
    NeighborhoodsDowntown Todos Santos

    Hotel California and Antigua Facade are listed among downtown Todos Santos attractions.

Cruises calling at Cabo San Lucas

346 sailings are grouped into 139 cruises by ship and route.

139 cruises call at this port.

About Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas, a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars. Past the marina is Land's End promontory, site of Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach) and El Arco, a natural archway in the seacliffs.

Cruise lines calling here: 9 places

Celebrity CruisesDisney Cruise LineHolland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalVirgin Voyages

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