--- title: "Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas description: "Where the desert kisses the sea" --- # Cabo San Lucas 🇲🇽 · Mexico · Mexican Riviera & Central America > "Where the desert kisses the sea" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.3 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9h - **Visiting Sailings:** 494 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Photos - ![Cabo San Lucas, Mexico](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1527734055665-8def83921139?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM4MDc1Nzl8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Victor Hughes](https://unsplash.com/@bigvicmedia?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Cabo San Lucas, Mexico](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1580846629083-02669741360a?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2NDU3NjN8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Victoria Bragg](https://unsplash.com/@toritimephotos?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Cabo San Lucas, Mexico](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1654082982630-dafc123b7a91?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM3OTM5MTl8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Eric Clark](https://unsplash.com/@eric_clark?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Cabo San Lucas, Mexico](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1594325865031-724f97b191ee?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM3OTM4NDd8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Marco Samaniego](https://unsplash.com/@marcosamaniego?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Cabo San Lucas, Mexico](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1667766120406-7612c2b7fef2?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM3ODA2MTh8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Josh Withers](https://unsplash.com/@joshwithers?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Cabo San Lucas, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas/cabo-san-lucas-pexels-12217245.webp) © [Ramo / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/aerial-footage-of-rock-formation-surrounded-by-the-sea-12217245/) - ![Cabo San Lucas, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas/cabo-san-lucas-pexels-37939894.webp) © [Josué Rodríguez / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/iconic-arch-of-cabo-san-lucas-at-sunset-37939894/) - ![Cabo San Lucas, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas/cabo-san-lucas-pixabay-81364.webp) © [cello5 / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/mexico-cabo-san-lucas-ocean-rocks-81364/) ## Peak season Mar – Apr, Dec – Jan 496 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Dec (94 sailings), Apr (88 sailings), Jan (65 sailings) ## About Cabo San Lucas Cabo San Lucas sits at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez. Ships anchor offshore near El Arco, a rock arch at Land's End that is the town's most recognisable landmark, and passengers tender to the marina. The marina boardwalk is loud and busy, lined with bars, restaurants and shops selling silver jewellery and painted ceramics. Medano Beach, a short water taxi ride from the marina, has the best swimming sand in town. Street vendors there sell Baja-style fish tacos, which are battered, fried and topped with cabbage and crema. The marina restaurants lean heavier on sit-down seafood and grilled shrimp. Cabo Wabo Cantina, Sammy Hagar's place, pulls crowds for live music and cold drinks. Everything around the marina is walkable, and taxis can take you further along the coast if you want quieter beaches. ## Your day in Cabo San Lucas Ships anchor in the bay and tender to the marina dock. The plaza, museum and marina shops are a short walk. ### Map - **Tender landing**: Dock Principal tender pier, Marina Cabo San Lucas (22.87992, -109.90864) Walking times from the tender landing: - Within 15 min: San Lucas Church, Plaza Amelia Wilkes - Within 30 min: Museum of Natural History Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/e1159777-4781-4436-a855-3bc3973fac6d.geojson) ### What to see #### El Arco Rock arch at the peninsula tip where the Pacific meets the Gulf of California. Water taxi from the marina, about 10 min. (22.87614, -109.89468) Tours: [Cabo Clear Boat Tour to the Arch: Lover's Beach Option & Pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/354044P9?via=markdown) from €13 ![El Arco](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1593655600619-a88c11180241?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxFbCUyMEFyY28lMjBDYWJvJTIwU2FuJTIwTHVjYXN8ZW58MXx8fHwxNzk0MjU1MDMyfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo by [Vania Medina](https://unsplash.com/@vxniamedina?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) #### Medano Beach Main bay beach with restaurants and jet skis, facing Land's End. Walk, about 55 min. (22.89536, -109.89327) ![Medano Beach](https://cruisello.com/img/places/wv_de_Cabo_San_Lucas_playa-el-medano/8f53e82eb79dfa24-1440.webp) Photo: Rafael Saldaña, [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Medano_beach.jpg) #### Museum of Natural History Town museum on Plaza Amelia Wilkes with archaeology and local wildlife. 16 min walk. (22.88292, -109.91468) ![Museum of Natural History](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q24528182/67a4a0623753f56f-1440.webp) Photo: Dwarfroe, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Museo_de_Historia_Natural_de_Cabo_San_Lucas_Nov_2024_01.jpg) #### San Lucas Church Town church almost 300 years old with many original features. 14 min walk. (22.88222, -109.91452) ![San Lucas Church](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q115685613/6370160c93a43276-1440.webp) Photo: Own work, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cabo_San_Lucas_-_%C3%89glise_Saint-Luc_-_1.jpg) #### Plaza Amelia Wilkes Shaded central square beside the museum and church. 15 min walk. (22.88270, -109.91446) ![Plaza Amelia Wilkes](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q131291890/ac8b20a6a5bbba4a-1350.webp) Photo: Alexis Doine, [CC0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Museo_de_Historia_Natural_de_Cabo_San_Lucas_%26_Plaza_Amelia_Wilkes.jpg) #### Lover's Beach Sheltered beach on the Sea of Cortez side of the Land's End rocks, beside El Arco. Water taxi from the marina, about 10 min. (22.87687, -109.89667) Tours: [Cabo Clear Boat Tour to the Arch: Lover's Beach Option & Pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/354044P9?via=markdown) from €13 Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Mexican Peso (MXN) · €10 ≈ MX$206 - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Mazatlan (UTC-7) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 22.8799, -109.9086 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Cabo%20San%20Lucas/@22.8799,-109.90864,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Cabo%20San%20Lucas&ll=22.8799,-109.90864&z=13) ## Things to do in Cabo San Lucas Fit a ~9h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Cabo Whale Watching: Women Crew, Free Photos & Whale Guarantee](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/59559728-5143-413b-bbc7-ff5366139548?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (2,144) | 2h | 7:00 AM–9:00 AM, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €83 | Viator | | [Cabo ATV Desert Adventure with Mexican Buffet & Tequila Tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f08165c7-85a6-4881-8807-a494c31af4a8?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (6,064) | 3h | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM | Fits your port day | €69 | Viator | | [Cabo San Lucas Mexican Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4383aebd-7649-47ae-b97a-858523a50f99?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (1,007) | 4h 30m | 11:00 AM–3:30 PM | Fits your port day | €121 | Viator | | [Cabo Kayak and Snorkel Adventure to the Arch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/64de64da-d303-4ccb-89db-b2377490b311?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,426) | 2h | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €87 | Viator | | [Sea of Cortez Double Jet Ski and Boat Ride Guided Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/60e5bc6c-e297-4e31-b4ca-fe0980dda89e?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (703) | 2h | 8:00 AM–10:00 AM, 9:00 AM–11:00 AM, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM | Fits your port day | €163 | Viator | | [Cabo Migrino Beach and Desert ATV Tour with Tequila Tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d233e42c-908f-41be-b9d4-08f5be32b51b?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (2,977) | 2h | 8:00 AM–10:00 AM, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €68 | Viator | | [Cabo San Lucas Downtown Food and Tacos Tasting Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/10166fbc-ba2e-4927-9fe1-08610b5e39db?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,504) | 2h 45m | 11:00 AM–1:45 PM, 12:30 PM–3:15 PM, 2:00 PM–4:45 PM, 5:30 PM–8:15 PM | Fits your port day | €75 | Viator | | [Los Cabos Arch and Snorkeling Boat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/010ccf22-eb77-4a43-88e8-07647a47160d?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (363) | 2h | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:30 PM–2:30 PM | Fits your port day | €62 | Viator | | [Los Cabos Fast Boat Whale Watching Tour to the Famous Arch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e2d8075b-a82f-4190-81d1-d29d2e01092a?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (745) | 2h 15m | 8:00 AM–10:15 AM, 9:00 AM–11:15 AM, 11:00 AM–1:15 PM, 12:00 PM–2:15 PM, 2:00 PM–4:15 PM, 3:00 PM–5:15 PM | Fits your port day | €91 | Viator | | [Cabo White Sand Horseback Riding Tour and Tequila Tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/dc48d6e0-8bec-42a1-928e-72cc31d475c8?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,557) | 2h | 8:00 AM–10:00 AM, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €77 | Viator | | [Lands End Luxury Sail and Snorkel Cruise in Cabo San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c4cacf32-592d-4e02-9ca9-a22165fc9378?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (844) | 3h | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Fits your port day | €83 | Viator | | [Cabo San Lucas Tequila Tasting Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/eedd1b76-5403-447b-acc8-c5b53b10841f?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (592) | 1h 30m | 9:00 AM–10:30 AM, 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM, 12:00 PM–1:30 PM, 1:00 PM–2:30 PM, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM | Fits your port day | €37 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [La Paz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/la-paz.md): 159 km (86 nm) · Mexico - [Topolobampo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/topolobampo.md): 313 km (169 nm) · Mexico - [Mazatlan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/mazatlan.md): 359 km (194 nm) · Mexico ## Cruise lines stopping here - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tortilla-flat-san-lucas-ensenada-from-los-angeles~CCL-RADIANCE-20270112-5.md)** - **Price:** €224 per person (€449 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Carnival Radiance](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-radiance.md) - **Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2027-01-12 - **Itinerary:** Tortilla Flat – San Lucas & Ensenada from Los Angeles ## Cruises visiting Cabo San Lucas Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Isla & Sunset – Baja’s Edge](https://cruisello.com/cruises/isla-sunset-baja-s-edge~RCL-SERENADE-20261213-7.md) | Serenade Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇺🇸 San Diego | 2026-12-13 | 7 | €361 | | [Adobe & Sunstone – Cabo & Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/adobe-sunstone-cabo-puerto-vallarta~NCL-ENCORE-20261129-7.md) | Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Cruise Line | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 2026-11-29 | 7 | €370 | | [Sail into Splendor – Cabo & Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sail-into-splendor-cabo-ensenada~CCL-PANORAMA-20261129-6.md) | Carnival Panorama | Carnival Cruise Line | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 2026-11-29 | 6 | €271 | [See all Cabo San Lucas cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=cabo_san_lucas) ## Ready to sail to Cabo San Lucas? 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