Cabo Clear Boat Tour to the Arch: Hotel Pickup Available
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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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- 1 hour (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go far beyond the glass-bottom boat experience when you book this photo-friendly trip to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas (El Arco): Your craft is completely transparent, making for compelling photos and wraparound views of marine life. As well as the arch, see Pelican Rock, Lovers Beach, and Cabo San Lucas Beach. For ease, your package includes pickup from central Cabo San Lucas hotels.
- Get up close to the landmark Arch of Cabo San Lucas on a cruise
- Transparent boat allows gorgeous photos of marine life and coral reef
- Huge choice of departure times lets you plan your day and fit more in
- Don’t worry about missing your boat: Package includes hotel pickup
What's Included
- What's Included Lifejacket Certified guide
- LifeJackets
- Please send us a message 24 hours before your excursion to add transportation for $13 USD per person
- Tips and Professional Photos
- Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned van (additional cost, contact local operator)
- Dock Fee$4.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Arch of Cabo San Lucas
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Arch of Cabo San Lucas
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Pelican Rock
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Cabo San Lucas Beach
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Lovers Beach
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- if you arrive by your own check in is 20 minutes before
- Hours where you can add transportation to your clear boat are 9:40 am, 11:40 am, 1:40 pm, 3:40 pm 5:20 pm
- please send us a previous message 24 hours before your excursion to add transportation for 13 dls
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
Q:How Many Of Your Crew Will Be With Us?
A:2 or more depending on the group size.
Mar 2024
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Anthony_S
Super mellow and calm tour around the arch in Cabo. Tomas and Ignacio (Nacho) were amazing guide/ captain duo. We got to see some cool fish through the glass floor. Ignacio gave us a lot of great information and recommendations… including La Filatera, which had the best most fresh fish we had in Cabo! He also took some great pictures. Great experience all around :)
Reviews
4.4
based on 583 reviews
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Frandy_D, Sep 2026
Great experience, be on time and also make sure to bring socks or shoe covers or else they will have you take off your shoes on the boat. The staff are nice and took good photos. Felt safe the whole time. Also note if you have motion sickness take some before because depending on the tides that day it can be huge swings
Rebecca_L, Sep 2026
We were really looking forward to this and getting a good picture to redo a picture we had done last year. Sadly that didn’t happen. After a couple got a complete photo shoot of individuals & multiple different positions of couple shots the guide Oscar skipped over us until I asked if we could get a chance. It made it very uncomfortable. I think your tour guides should be helpful & considerate of all the customers. I am so glad the couple got beautiful pictures they were a beautiful couple I just wish we were both made to feel like we were bothering him by asking for pictures of us.
Jess_G, Aug 2026
It was an amazing experience, the tour guy was amazing & super friendly! Would definitely recommend!
Denise_T, Aug 2026
The fully acrylic boat is cool, especially when they pulled up to the reef where we could see a lot of fish. They also take you to the arch, which is cool. The ocean was pretty rough for our trip, but the driver was excellent and we felt safe the entire time.
The main downside is just the large number of tourist boats doing the same thing at the same time. In addition, the tour guide is also a professional photographer so we spent a long time (maybe 30 minutes) while each group had their pictures taken in front of the arch. Then they take you back to the office afterwards so they can sell the pictures to you. I would have rather have them give us a few minutes to take our own pictures, then use the saved time to show us other interesting sights.
Zakiya_R, Aug 2026
They put you on a boat for 20 minutes take pictures if your of Caucasian decent photographer is more than happy to assist you with posing and to make matters worse they charge you over 100 dollars for pictures this is straight bull crap know before you go
Daniel_M, Aug 2026
We saw plenty of fish, had time for our own pictures, and never felt rushed. No pressure to buy photos either.
Gary_C, Aug 2026
Much better than expected. Easy check-in, great crew, amazing views at the Arch, and no pressure to buy extras. Definitely worth it.
Cecil_H, Aug 2026
Best thing ever. It’s a must in Cabo. Tour was great. Me and my wife loved it a lot. Private tour is the best way
Abbey_T, Aug 2026
About one hour on the boat. Guides are friendly and helpful. They will take lots of purchase but you need to purchase them in packs.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Abbey. We’re glad the guides made your time on the water easy and enjoyable. We appreciate you highlighting their friendly and helpful service.
Roberto | GM
Annie_S, Aug 2026
We had a great experience, crew was great, getting on and off the boat was easy, pics they took were awesome!! Only downside is that with 2 kiddos 3years old it took a long time to walk there and back. Easy for adults but in the heat it was hard for the kids.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Anie. We’re glad the crew, easy boarding, and photos made the experience so enjoyable. We also appreciate your note about the walk with little ones—it’s helpful feedback for families.
Roberto | GM
Alexis_K, Aug 2026
This was my second time doing this tour, my family’s first. My son and daughter loved it so much and as always the tour guide was great.
Richard_B, Jul 2026
Very little time was spent looking at the reef and sea-life. Most of the time spent was near the Arch where the people that wanted their picture taken with the Arch in the background could do multiple shots in different poses. I guess when they returned, they could purchase the photos from the tour agency. From my viewpoint, this was the only purpose of the trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. While we’re sorry it didn’t meet your expectations, we truly appreciate your feedback.
Roberto Polanco
Guest Relations
Teddy_K, Jul 2026
Alex and Arnold were great! We took our whole family and they all loved it. It’s the perfect amount of time to visit the arch and learn more about Cabo!
Terence_M, Jul 2026
It was a great experience in a full glass boat seeing all the fish. The trip was about an hour and there was zero pressure pushing you to buy photos at the end. You are also more than welcome to bring a phone to take pictures. Tips are not included and be prepared for the paper bills
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re pleased you enjoyed discovering Cabo’s marine life.
Roberto
The After Club
Lance_B, Jul 2026
Great experience, ride was about an hour. Or guide had lots of information about and rock formations, fish, and the Cabo area. We saw lots of fish out by the rocks. The trip was easy to book and check in directions were exactly as the operator sent in the confirmation email. Only addition was that they do offer a photo package at the end but the photos were very good and the price was reasonable for what you get.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review. It was a pleasure having you with us.
Chase_S, Jul 2026
The experience was amazing from start to finish. Considering this was the first excursion on my trip it was definitely a good way to start it. 10/10 would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased the experience was such a strong start to your time in Cabo.
Roberto | The After Club
Conrado_A, Jul 2026
Beautiful boat ride! Excellent guide! Adequate price! Safe and family friendly! Great pictures! 100% recommended!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased you enjoyed the experience.
Roberto | The After Club
Pornphan_P, Jul 2026
Our family of 8 had a great time. About 5-10 minutes to see the fish and coral. Fun experience to be a completely clear boat. Stop for photos at the Los Cabos Arc:)
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased your family enjoyed the experience.
Roberto | The After Club
Tushar_A, Jul 2026
Very friendly and totally worth it. No pushy sales, no hidden costs and no rush during the ride. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased you found the experience relaxed and worthwhile.
Roberto | The After Club
Darius_T, Jun 2026
Absolutely must do when in Cabo! The boat is transparent and you get to experience the sea of Cortez at the point the Pacific Ocean converge. Stephen/Steven was absolutely amazing!!! If you get him as a guide, youre in for a treat! He's bilingual and does an amazing job answering questions and sharing pertinent information!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased Steven made the experience so memorable.
Roberto | The After Club
Maria_J, Jun 2026
Great trip friendly staff! From a punctual pick up to a smooth ride with lots of interesting facts. Will definitely be booking again!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased everything ran smoothly.
Roberto | The After Club
Yugo_T, Jun 2026
You get the exact experience as described and maybe even more. We didn’t see any sea lions but we did get to experience stingrays jumping out of the water alongside us, while we cruised the water. The staff was courteous and friendly.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased you enjoyed the experience and the unexpected wildlife.
Roberto | The After Club
RACHEAL_c, Jun 2026
It was fast prompt service. All arrangements were made easy and everyone was so friendly. We will definitely use Viator again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased everything was handled smoothly.
Roberto | The After Club
supershirin, Jun 2026
This was a unique experience being on a completely clear boat. It’s one way to see the landscape and sights, marine life, and an opportunity to get pretty fabulous and unique family (or instagram) photos. I do suggest dressing to fit the beautiful landscape! My family of 4 with two teens 13, and 16 also thought this was fun, and I got lovely photos of them. Our driver and photographer (Erwin, and Alex) were fun.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased Erwin and Alex made the experience so enjoyable for your family.
Roberto | The After Club
Wendy_C, Jun 2026
The transparent boat excursion was great. 7 children under 10 loved viewing the fish, and Fernanda was delightful, friendly and fun!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased Fernanda made the experience so enjoyable for your family.
Roberto | The After Club
Joni_P, Jun 2026
We had Raul as the tour guide and we had lots of fun. Raul is very funny and entertaining. He took nice pictures of us which make our vacation memorable. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased Raul made the experience so memorable.
Roberto | The After Club
Lucy_C, Jun 2026
If you're looking for a quick boat excursion that doesn't involve getting in the water, this is a good choice. We went at 9:00 AM out of the marina toward the arch. We stopped a few times to be able to view the fish swimming under our boat which was a unique experience. There were rays jumping out of the water that weren't too far, and a sea lion nearby. We had nice weather, and despite there being other boats nearby, it wasn't too choppy. The trip totaled 50 minutes. I appreciated the translation from Spanish to English for those onboard. The only disappointment was the selling of photos that were taken. It took around 10-15 minutes to photograph the 7 of us that were onboard in poses at the bow of the boat (arch as the background). I always think that if there's a great shot, I'd probably buy it. When we arrived back at the office, our guide loaded the photos on a large screen for us to view. There were package deals however one 4x6 photo (all I wanted) cost $38.00, which I didn't think was reasonable. They'd probably sell more if they were $10 or $12. I think time on the boat would've been better spent to move to an area to view more fish.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure having you with us.
Roberto | The After Club
Jason_C, Jun 2026
Was 5 minutes late cause I was helping a friend out of a scam off the tender boat and asked to rebook and they tried to charge me full price.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback. The tour had already departed, and rebooking required a new reservation.
Roberto | The After Club
Angie_P, Jun 2026
The boat ride itself was magical. Finding the meeting point was not. Instructions to get there were VERY unclear.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased you enjoyed the boat ride and have noted your comments regarding the meeting instructions.
Roberto | The After Club
Bianca_K, Jun 2026
I loved this experience! It was fun and the water was so lovely and I saw some marine life… we also had a clear view of the arch.. will book again
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased you enjoyed the experience and would join us again.
Roberto | The After Club
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