Cabo San Lucas: Sunset Cruise & Unlimited Drinks by El Arco

4.51

(598 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

Jorge was already laughing when we stepped onto La Princesa—he handed me a plastic cup (tequila sunrise, strong) and pointed out where the sea lions like to nap. I tried to catch the Spanish name for one of them but messed it up; Jorge just grinned and said, “No worries, amigo.” The boat rocked gently as we pulled away from Cabo San Lucas marina, music floating over the water. There was this salty smell mixed with sunscreen and grilled corn from somewhere nearby—I still think about that mix.

We drifted past Lovers Beach and then slowed down at El Arco. Everyone shuffled to one side for photos, elbows bumping, someone’s hat nearly flying off. It’s funny how quiet people get when they see the Arch up close—just camera clicks and a few “wow”s under their breath. Our guide told us about how the Sea of Cortés meets the Pacific right there; you could actually feel a change in the wind. If you’re lucky (December to March), you might spot whales in the distance—I kept scanning the horizon but no luck this time. Still, seeing pelicans dive so close felt pretty wild.

The open bar kept everyone chatty—someone tried to order a margarita in perfect Spanish but got tongue-tied; even the bartender laughed. As we turned toward the Pacific side, I noticed how gold everything looked—the light on people’s faces, even on my drink. Snacks came around (chips disappeared fast), and I leaned back against the rail just watching Cabo fade into silhouette. It wasn’t quiet exactly but there was this easy hush as the sun dropped behind the water—nobody rushed or tried to make it something it wasn’t. That’s what stuck with me most.