9 Sunset Cruises in San José del Cabo Worth the Money

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 aboard a 50-foot boat with up to 16 people. You’ll pass Lover’s Beach and El Arco, enjoy unlimited drinks and light appetizers, and watch sunset from the water. Pickup is available, but confirm the time and expect extra transportation and dock fees.

“At first I was a little disappointed and almost didn't do it as at first glance it wasn't what I expected. So glad I did it as it was a phenomenal experience. Izzy, Nayeli, and the rest of the crew were amazing and accommodating. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great experience and the views are definitely something to put on your bucket list. I loved every single second of it from the cocktails, music Playlist and atmosphere. There are other tours as well so if possible see if you can request this crew personally. I'm sure everyone else is great too but I definitely…”

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2.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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3.Private Sunset Boat Tour in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $199

Set out from Callejon Pez Sierra with your captain for a two-hour private sunset cruise. Shape the mood and route to suit your group, enjoy drinks and snacks, and watch the sun drop behind El Picacho. Whale sightings may occur during migration season, but are not guaranteed.

“Amazing experience in Los Cabos! It truly felt like we were royalty experiencing this sunset cruise as a couple. We came towards the end of the whale migration season and they made sure to keep a close watch for us, resulting in one of the Read more”

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4.Sunset Whale Watching in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Best value

Join Salty Cabo for a roughly 2.5-hour sunset cruise on the Sea of Cortez, with a maximum of 11 people. Guides Paola and captain Chato have been praised for warm service and whale sightings, including breaching humpbacks, framed by the Baja mountains.

“It was amazing experience! Our guide Paola and our captain Chato made our evening unforgettable. Seeing the whales breach was the most beautiful thing i have seen. Thank-you!”

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5.Wine Tasting Sunset Cruise Tour in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $280

Cruise from San Jose del Cabo with sommelier Jorge and host Roland for a two-hour wine tasting at sea. Sample wines with paired tapas, watch the sun drop behind El Picacho, and enjoy a small group capped at eight people.

“This was the best part of our vacation. Roland and Jorge were extremely welcoming when we arrived. The wines were delicious and the tapas included paired very nicely. My wife and I have been to countless wineries and wine tasting events, but have never met anyone with the knowledge and passion about wine as Jorge. The boat was not flashy, but it was very comfortable and allowed us to feel truly part of the water. We were also lucky enough to find a pair of whales heading in from the ocean and the captain of the boat was skilled enough to get us close without disturbing them, and we were…”

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6.Sunset Boat and Shopping Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $135

You’ll tour San Jose del Cabo, shop at a local market, taste tequila, and board a catamaran for El Arco, sea lions, dinner, dancing, and an open bar. Pickup from select hotels is offered, with groups capped at 15. Confirm the exact schedule and snorkeling details before booking.

“The tour description is Misleading. There is no city tour at all as described. You’re picked up by a non English speaking driver and dropped off in the city and told be back in 45 mins for the boat tour. I did wonder why the tour description stRead more”

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7.San Jose del Cabo Sunset Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

You’ll spend two hours off San Jose del Cabo watching humpback and gray whales in the Sea of Cortez with a marine biologist guide. Louisa has been praised for explaining whale behavior and sharing free photos. The boat includes a hydrophone, shade, cushions, drinks, snacks, and safety gear.

“OMG!!!!! The absolute BEST whale watching excursion ever! Louisa was the perfect guide! She taught us all about the whales behavior and habits all while taking some amazing photographs that she then shared with us - FOR FREE!!!”

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8.Sunset Cruise in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $140

Join Dip Expeditions for a two-hour sunset cruise from the fishermen’s marina behind Hotel El Ganzo. With up to eight people, English or Spanish guidance, and a new boat, you’ll watch the coast, search for wildlife, and follow the sunset. Captain Ramone, guide Matteo, and host Eduardo may be part of your crew.

“We stayed at the El Ganzo Hotel so the trip departed from right behind our residence. The boat is new and confidence inspiring. We had Ramone for our Captain, Matteo for our guide and Eduardo is the owner and was the host. This trip is not a booze cruise although they can play music if it suites you and they do have beer available. It is a wildlife and scenery seeking adventure. Ramone spotted a large group of dolphins from what seemed like a couple miles away. We motored toward them for some time before we were able to see them ourselves. We spent most of the rest of the…”

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9.Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise Full dinner, open bar and transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas Marina past El Arco and a secluded cove as the sun sets. You get beef and chicken fajitas, a domestic open bar for adults 18 and older, hotel-area pickup, and about two hours on the water. Expect a choice between a lively upper deck and a quieter lower deck.

“Great time on boat. Great food and service. Spectacular views seen whales. Beautiful sunset . Staff was great.”

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