Top 12 Cabo Dinner Cruises and Pirate Ship Shows

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

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

Spend about 2.5 hours aboard Caborey, cruising past Lover’s Beach and the Arch of Cabo San Lucas at sunset. You’ll get an all-you-can-eat fajita buffet, domestic open bar, live band and DJ music, with time to dance and photograph the coast. Bring a light jacket and cash for the $2 dock fee.

“This was ok the food was so so, and the staff did not seem very accommodating. The cruise part was nice but could have got the same thing elsewhere.”

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2.Pirate Ship Sunset Dinner and Show in Los Cabos

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

Set sail from Cabo San Lucas for a sunset cruise past the Arch, a BBQ dinner, open beer, wine, spirits, and a lively pirate show with acrobatics, fire, dancing, and audience participation. The boat holds up to 90 people, and the experience runs in English.

“Everything was fantastic! The crew was awesome and ver attentive. Getting to see whales was a bonus. Highly recommend”

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3.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

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

Board Sunrider Tours at Cabo San Lucas Marina for a 2.5-hour evening cruise to El Arco, Lover’s Beach, and Pedregal. Enjoy a Mexican buffet, domestic open bar, music, and sunset views. The boat welcomes wheelchair users, and crew members such as Rod and Manuel are known for attentive service.

“The experience was good however the food options could and should have been more than tacos, rice, beans and guacamole for the price that was paid.”

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

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

You’ll ride from San José del Cabo or your hotel to Cabo San Lucas for tequila tasting and shopping, then board a catamaran for El Arco, sunset views, a barbecue buffet, open-bar drinks, and lively music. Expect a social party cruise, not a quiet dinner at sea.

“Celebrating my sister's 50th birthday, Cabo-style. The staff was great & attentive to our needs. They provided excellent service.”

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5.Pirate Ship Snorkel and Lunch Cruise in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Set sail from Cabo San Lucas on the Buccaneer Queen for an Arch photo stop, Chileno Bay snorkeling, rope jumping, lunch, an open bar, and onboard games. Snorkel gear is supplied, but the party atmosphere may suit adults better than young children or serious snorkelers.

“We barely got to jump off the ship, people were constantly going up when people were trying to jump so it slowed the line and they tried cutting off the line because of time so some didn’t even get to jump, I barely was able to make the cut. Then you couldn’t even see any fish at the location and the waters were rough where they took us. The lunch wasn’t much to boast and write home to, my daughter ended up feeling sick after the lunch and she never gets sea sick; we danced with some other guests which was fun and the show was actually entertaining.”

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6.Sunset Pirate Ship Cruise with Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 119 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Join a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide aboard Cabo’s only pirate ship for a two-hour sunset sail past Los Arcos, Lover’s Beach, and Pelican Rock. Expect pirate songs, dancing, rope climbing, a BBQ dinner, an open bar, and a lively fire show on the way back.

“Pirate show was entertaining. Food mediocre. The pirates put a lot of effort and were dynamic. I would do it again for the show only”

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7.Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Board a spacious catamaran at Cabo San Lucas Marina for a 2.5-hour evening cruise to the Arch and nearby whale grounds. Expect a welcome drink, open bar, buffet dinner, crew entertainment, dancing, and wheelchair access. Whale sightings vary, but the sunset setting adds plenty of appeal.

“Superb! Staff and crew were most welcoming and worked very hard to insure everyone was well taken care of and having a great time. Highly, highly recommend this excursion with whale citing and added benefit!”

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8.Yo Ho Pirate Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Board a pirate-themed boat at Cabo San Lucas Marina for a two-hour sunset cruise past El Arco. Captain Shark or Captain Tiburon may lead the show, with rope climbing, dancing, acrobatics, fire acts, games, BBQ dinner, live music, and an open bar.

“Show was great the food was so so pork was very tough. Coleslaw was very sweet pork ribs were good. enjoy the show. The guys on the ship were very friendly and great service.”

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9.Whale-Watching Pirate Ship Cruise in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Board the Buccaneer Queen at Cabo Marina for a two-hour cruise past Lover’s Beach, the Arch, and a sea lion colony, then head toward the Pacific and Sea of Cortez in search of humpback and gray whales. Breakfast, an open bar, live commentary, music, and pirate-themed fun are included.

“The crew was great, and we got to see whales. I preferred the bigger boat since the whales are not small mammals. I do recommend that you get dropped off by your ride that to make sure he is dropping you close to the boat check in location.”

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10.Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise: Fajitas, Lands End and Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Best value

Board a 100-foot, two-level vessel at Marina Cabo San Lucas for a 2.5-hour sunset sail past the Arch, Lovers Beach, and sea lion colony. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Mexican buffet, domestic open bar, music, dancing, and upper-deck views. This is a party cruise with dinner, not a quiet yacht outing.

“Sunset was beautiful. Staff was nice. Food was great. I would recommend this activity.”

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11.Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar on Cabo Wave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Sail from Cabo San Lucas at 5:00 pm aboard Cabo Wave for sunset views of the Arch and Lovers Beach, live music, dinner, and an open bar. Expect an upbeat atmosphere rather than a quiet yacht meal. The cruise lasts about two hours and returns to the marina.

“The atmosphere is lively with both live music and DJ. Food and drink were good. Saw whales and a beautiful sunset. Don’t understand some of the negative reviews.”

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12.Sunset Dinner Show Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

Alex Garcia Tours combines a Cabo San Lucas city tour, tequila tasting, shopping time, and a sunset dinner cruise to El Arco. Guides Alex and Pedro provide hotel pickup and local context, while the boat offers dinner, drinks, music, and a live show. Expect about six and a half hours.

“Our guide Pedro was the best. He picked us up early and took us on a tour and tequila tasting as well as gave us time to shop in the city. He was super friendly. The cruise was amazing. There was a live band and a show. The staff was great and so was the food. We chose the premier dinner and I loved it! It was a wonderful way to spend my birthday with my daughter and I would definitely go again!!”

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