CABO SAN LUCAS Cruise Excursion Options for Any Budget
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- Cabo San Lucas is typically one of your stops on a 7 day Mexican Riviera cruise and it's one of our favorite places to visit. Watch the entire video for a detailed breakdown of what we like to do in Cabo San Lucas.
Cabo San Lucas is usually the first port or the last port you visit on a typical Mexican Riviera Cruise.
A few of our favorite tours in Cabo - bit.ly/3OsAH8N
For whale watching, private yacht rentals, sport fishing excursions, be sure to visit our website for detailed information. Here is the link.
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All the other excursion options and what we like to do is covered in the video.
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CONTACT INFO - Cabo San Lucas is typically one of your stops on a 7 day Mexican Riviera cruise and it's one of our favorite places to visit. Watch the entire video for a detailed breakdown of what we like to do in Cabo San Lucas.
Cabo San Lucas is usually the first port or the last port you visit on a typical Mexican Riviera Cruise.
A few of our favorite tours in Cabo - bit.ly/3OsAH8N
For whale watching, private yacht rentals, sport fishing excursions, be sure to visit our website for detailed information. Here is the link.
alexerika.com/2022/03/06/mexican-riviera-cruise-port-excursion-info-for-cabo-mazatlan-puerto-vallarta/
All the other excursion options and what we like to do is covered in the video.
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How many hours does the ship stay? 6am to 2pm?
@@frenztine04 it depends on the itinerary and the ship.
Great info, thanks! We're going on our first Mexican Riviera cruise in November so this is helpful.
You're welcome. Be sure to watch the other videos for the other ports. Have fun!
I have never been to Cabo. Thanks for this video on what to do for first timers!
This was sooo very helpful. Thanks so much for this video. Much appreciated. ❤
Glad you found it helpful, thank you for viewing and the comment.
@@AlexErikathanks for the great tips Alex. Do you think it is possible to do the arch tour first and ask the water taxi to drop us off at Medano beach? Would love to try The Office
Thanks for all the great info!
You're welcome 🤗❤️👍😉
Very helpful information. Thank you!
Glad you found it helpful. 👍
Thank you for the info! we haven't been to Cabo in several years and will be staying there for two days on our next cruise. :-)
Nice! That is actually one of our favorite options. We have done a couple over nights in Cabo on a cruise ship and it's great having two days in Cabo. Enjoy and have fun!
Thanks for this great info! We’re going on a cruise in February that does an overnight in Cabo. We’re looking forward to having extended time there!
Overnighting in Cabo is great. We did that a few years ago and it was great to get back on the ship in the evening to relax and refresh and then head back in the morning. Enjoy!
Great tips! I’m going to share this with my wife. Thanks
Glad it was helpful. 👍
Great advice!
Glad you think so! Hope you had a great time if you already visited.
Thanks for the info😊
You're welcome. 👍
Thanks for the info
You're welcome. Hope it was helpful and enjoy your visit to Cabo. 👍
So much great information ❤
Glad it was helpful. 👍
@@AlexErika still just scared to bring my alcohol. 🤪
Thank you!
You're welcome. Hope it was helpful.
I am going to Cabo next month with my family and friends (12 of us) and this information was very informative. Thanks!
I been on 3 of these had a blast!
Nice. Glad you enjoyed them.
Good video !
Thank you
buena vida vida y salud para tu familia ALEX &ERIKA
Thank you Julian, for anyone visiting Mazatlan make sure you watch that video and contact him. He's the best! ❤️
Great info. Im going next February.
How do you think the weather will be ?
The weather is always great year round. Warmest is September and October but February is nice. Enjoy.
Thanks for this! I just booked back to back cruises in the Mexican riviera and I have two stops in Cabo! I can’t believe you used to have to take the lifeboats in to port 😳
Yeah, I remember many cruise ports didn't have piers and it was common. Thankfully it doesn't happen as often. Enjoy your cruises.
This is great, thank you for posting this. Would you happen to know of any places to go and get massages on the beach?
I don't because I've never had a message on the beach but in the Medano Beach area just west of the Bar, The Office there are several options. Just negotiate prices up front.
🙌Great Video! I will be in Cabo at the end April and am very interested in Sport Fishing for a few hours while in Cabo San Lucas. The NCL ship that I am on offers an option but they have a total of 6 person on the boat and the total time of their excursion is 5 hours. So that would include the tender time from the ship and transfer to/from the marina leaving say 3 hours or so for fishing. In your video you mentioned a local Cabo contact would/could you provide that information to me as I am definitely interested in a charter. Great Work!
Thank you and the feedback, we haven't personally used a Sport Fishing tour company in Cabo so I don't want to recommend a particular company we haven't used. I think your best option is to search Cabo Fishing on Trip Advisor. I just did a search and there are a lot of good options. I saw some reviews from people who stated they did their tour when they visited via cruise ship.
Hi Alex. Thanks so much for the video. Definitely helps a lot for a first timer going to Cabo. For the water taxi do they accept credit card or is it cash only?
Cash only, some who do tours I've noticed will accept but that's for larger amounts. Most vendors especially for a small amount will require cash.
Love cabo
Cabo is always a great time!
Hi! Great tips, I’m a first time cruiser and we’re about to set seas to the Mexican Riviera in just a few weeks. Do you have any suggestions/tips for traveling with a group of 18 people. Age range is 8 months to 90 year old. Looking for activities for the whole family to enjoy! Thank you for your video!! 😊
We just did a back to back cruise with 17 and a wide range of ages. It's tough. For this itinerary. I'd probably do the same items I have mentioned in the video for Cabo, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. If the 90 has decent mobility they should enjoy. For example, in Mazatlan Julian with Red Truck Tours can accommodate mobility scooters. Puerto Vallarta, a visit to the Malecon or a nice resort would be fun. I'm Cabo, the boat rides to the Arch are fun and most ages won't have an issue.
Hi Alex!
Quick question for you. Since the ship gets to Cabo early in the morning. How early are you able to get off the ship to take a water shuttle, do you need a shuttle time to get off the ship?
Usually within 30 minutes of them dropping anchor. If you line up early they will start offloading passengers before they make the general announcement. They want to get passengers off ASAP because time is limited in Cabo. And the Cabo tenders are pretty efficient.
Thanks for the helpful info! Do you pay round trip for water taxis to/from Lover’s Beach, or do you do you only hire them one way? I’m just wondering how hard it is to get a one way back from the beach if you didn’t arrange a round trip ride. Thanks!
Hey, sorry for the delay. Lovers beach you pay round trip usually because you don't really want to be left there by yourself. Lovers beach can have high tides and rough waters getting in and out of the water taxi. It's nice for a few photos, to soak your feet in the sand but we usually head back to Medano Beach after 10-15 minutes.
Thanks for the info, very helpful. Question on the tenders that run between cruise & marina..How often do the tenders run & do they run all night?
Are you talking about Cabo or Puerto Vallarta? Because you commented on the video in Puerto Vallarta which has a marina and dock so there is no need for tenders.
Regarding Cabo, the tenders run every 5-10 minutes. How late they run depends on the cruise line policy. If you are overnighting in Cabo the policy varies by cruise line. If the cruise line says you can stay out all hours of the night then they will run every 15-30 minutes through the night. We have had both situations, where we had to be back on the ship by 1 am for example and had to sleep on the ship and another time we could come and go as we pleased.
@@AlexErika sorry, was talking about Cabo San Lucas..In the event we like to grab late (say 10pm) dinner/drinks, wanted to check if the tenders still run that time. Called Royal Carribean support & they didnt have the info, told me the cruise staff would tell us after we board which doesn’t make sense
@@cheeku28 yeah, that's usually odd but a lot has to do with the captain. But they usually know in advance so you can plan accordingly.
And my bad, you actually did comment on the correct video. 👍😉
Hi Alex, I’m traveling solo on a cruise and I’m looking for a beach day type relaxing excursion. Do you still recommend medano beach? And the office. Thanks!
If you want it to be more relaxing there are a few places next to The Office that are more chill. Check out the vibe when you arrive. Some places like Mango Deck have a DJ and a lot going on that make it a bit harder to "relax" but there are a few chill options next door.
Dear Alex, I am happy that I found your great videos. From January 7 to 14, 2023 I will be on the Carnival Panorama with my mom who will turn 85. I do not feel confident to do things on my own. It's the first time we do this trip starting in Cabo. Would you recommend to book a arch/whale watching tour with Carnival to be on the safe side (although it is more expensive, but well organized)?
Muchas gracias.
Does your mom walk around and have pretty good mobility? If she's pretty good with her mobility I would book it the day of when you arrive. But like you said, if you want to be more cautious than book through Carnival. For 2 people the cost won't be that much more.
@@AlexErika This is a prompt and fabulous answer. Mobility is (for her age) pretty good, but she needs from time to time a walking stick. I really like the fun part on the Medano Beach (Mango Deck) you mentioned. Next video is about Mazatlan. Thanks a million. Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
@@sylviamartini1526 you're welcome. Same to you. Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the cruise. We are going back on the Panorama in March. It's always a good time.
Thanks for the peak at Cabo! You mentioned a person on a scooter can be taken off the ship? Can a person with very limited mobity also get off the tender boat at shore? Thanks for sharing your experience with first timers!
Yes, that should not be a problem. They have two larger tender boats in addition to the regular tenders that are tall enough for some people to walk right off the ship without having to use stairs.
Is it a lot more expensive to book the excursion on the ship? I’m traveling 1st time with my 2kids & definitely a planner 😅 thanks for this great video.
Oh! Also… best hotel in Long Beach? I’m coming from Kansas so is it better to fly into Long Beach or LAX? What are some fun things to do in Long Beach? Coming in January
Generally the cruise lines are 25-50% more expensive on the excursions but it all depends on what you plan on doing. We love to plan ahead as well and we rarely do excursions through the cruise line. We just plan ahead through outside vendors who cater to cruise line passengers.
LAX or Long Beach Airport, whatever offers you the best itinerary and price is the airport I would fly into.
Hotel Maya is cheaper and within walking distance to the ship if you are sailing on Carnival. The Hyatt Regency is a little pricier but has more activities around the hotel but you will take an Uber or I believe they offer a shuttle to the ship.
As for activities in Long Beach or LA, that's tough because there is a lot to do depending on your budget.
@@AlexErika thank you!
Thank you for this information. Do cruise ships allow you to bring a bottle of tequila back onto the ship?
Yes but they will collect the bottle and return it to you the evening of the last night on board. We usually buy a few bottles to bring home and check them with security when we return to the ship.
Once I get off the ship, can u go back anytime or is it a set time? Like what if I started to feel ill and just wanted to get back to my cabin
You can go back anytime. They have tenders going back to the ship every 10-15 minutes.
I'll be visiting Cabo in November and would like to do snorkeling. Should I book that in advance or can snorkeling be arranged on the same day?
Easily the same day. Water Taxi / Snorkel Excursion to Pelican Rock is very popular and always available.
Hi Alex, you mentioned someone in Cabo you often pre-organize transportation with. I think you said he was in a facebook group as well. Could you share that information with us? Thanks so much.
His name is Roberto Polanco, he's in the Mexican Riviera Info Facebook Group.
we’re doing mexican riviera in december for the first time and my understanding is the tender boat will take u straight to the marina first then tour starts there weather u book it through cruise line or on your own? thanks
Correct. The tour will start after the tender / water shuttle to the Marina.
Have a fantastic cruise!
thank you, i’ll be watching the mazatlan and puerto vallarta video as well. great info
Alex
We have Cabo as our last port and will only be there until 2 pm or so. Will we be able to do a quick boat tour to the Arc , Medano Beach and Mango deck? Or will it be too early to enjoy those spots?
Yeah, you have plenty of time. It's a bummer because I've done the same itinerary a few times and getting back on at 2 pm is a bummer. But you have time. You only need about an hour to do a boat tour.
Hi, is it possible to do glass boat tour in cabo if cruise stay there on 6 to 8 hrs?
Yes, absolutely. A glass boat tour is only an hour or two. You can decide how long you want to go.
I am going on a cruise to the Mexican riviera on NYE are there any casinos near any of those ports or beaches that I can take my parents to? Thanks so much
Both, I discuss this in detail. Casinos are not huge like you are used to in the States but they do exist in Mexico.
Hi Alex! Great videos. I'm taking a 8-day Mexican Riviera trip in May-June of this year and your videos have been extremely helpful.
I do have one question that I haven't been able to find a concrete answer to. I'm a US Citizen who will be traveling out of Long Beach with an adult friend of mine and her two daughters (both daughters under 18 but all 3 are also US Citizens). Do we need to have a passport to enter any of the ports (Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Mazatlan, & Puerto Vallarta) or would a birth certificate and California ID be accepted to be able to enter? I know it's recommended that we travel with a passport but I'm just wondering in the event that we aren't able to obtain them if we'll be able to enter through security once in port. I'm not familiar with the protocol. If you could help me out I would truly appreciate it.
Thanks Alex!
Glad the videos have been helpful. Google search Closed Loop Cruise. The cruise you are taking is considered a closed loop cruise because it starts and ends from the same US port. You don't need a passport for this cruise. I actually did this itinerary a few times and with friends when we were younger with just a passport and ID. Also a good idea to take a notorized letter for any friends you are taking who are under 18 years old. Whenever I traveled as a minor my dad always gave me a notorized letter to take with me. Hope that helps. 👍
How long does it take to get to the port from the ship? How much time in advance should I book my excursion?
The water taxi ride is about 5-10 minutes depending on what position the ship anchors that day. 5 minutes being you are the first ship and 10 minutes being you are the 2nd or 3rd ship out depending on how busy it is in Cabo.
As for booking your excursion, it all depends on the excursion. The Arch tour and snorkeling is always available the day of. Something like fishing or a private boat charter you would want to book that in advance.
Any suggestions for Mexican Riviera stops with someone who uses a mobility scooter?
As far as excursions go? You will find that all of these ports are pretty friendly for scooters. Even Cabo where you have to use the water shuttle has a couple large water shuttles that you can roll right on without any issues. As for excursions, it depends on what you like. I would likely do a resort pass as I mentioned in the videos but if a swimming pool is not ideal or appealing than I would do the cultural / city tours offered either through the cruise line or with the company I mentioned. If that is not appealing you can do a can taxi to the main part of town and explore on your own. Also in Mazatlán, the tour I mentioned with my friend Julian and the Red Truck Tours, he has a ramp option for people to do his city tour with a mobility scooter. That is a great tour. Check him out on Facebook, he has some photos of other people using a scooter who took his tour. Have a great time!
@@AlexErika thank you so much!
Are water taxis round trip? Or will there be other water taxis that can take you from the beach to to the marina?
watch the video, he answers this question.
Just pay for one way, as I mentioned in the video, you will have a hard time finding the same water taxi and it's very easy to get a taxi back when you are ready.
What kind of weather can I expect late October, is it worth it?
It's going to be nice! The warmest months are September and October.
Do you recommend any swimming with dolphins excursions in Cabo?
Don't have any experience but there is an option right there in the port area. Seems to have good reviews. Check out Vallarta Adventures for more information.
can i swim from the marina to the arch on the sea of cortez side where its calmer than the pacific ocean side? are there sharks in the water?
Not sure about sharks but it would still be a fairly dangerous swim. There is a LOT of boat activity so you'd be in a dangerous spot. Plus on the sea of Cortez side the water can be fairly rough so it would not be a safe swim with all the rocks around you. When you take a tour to go snorkeling they get you past the rough areas to a fairly calm spot that is safe for snorkeling.
@@AlexErika thank you
You're welcome.
Are the private tours and excursion worth it over the carnival package in Puerto Vallarta?
I think you will get much better value planning your own excursions. You will save money and usually you can do a private tour. Large tours only move as fast as the slowest person in your tour group.
Thanks, Alex, for this info. My husband and I are taking our first cruise in January to the Mexican Riviera with our two young kids (3 & 5). Do you have any tips for activities or things to know for any of these ports with the kids? Thank you 😊
Cabo, the kids at least ours enjoyed the boat trip out to the Arch and playing on the beach over at Medano Beach.
Mazatlan, I'd still do the red truck tour, I think it's fun for all ages.
Puerto Vallarta, I'd definitely do the resort pass at the hotel I mentioned in the video for Puerto Vallarta. That's a fantastic hotel. If not, the Pirate Ship excursion or Las Caletas are great. I also mentioned those in the video.
@@AlexErika , thank you, these are great tips!
Do you have to pay for the water taxi ticket to get off the cruise ship?
No, no expense getting on and off the ship. That's part of your port charges you pay with your cruise. Port charges cover these expenses.
I want to visit the casa dorada resort , which cruise line offers this excursion ?
You should contact them directly and ask or check the Resort Pass or Resort for a Day websites.
Is pelican rock a good snorkel spot? is it walking distance from medano beach?
It's a great spot for snorkeling but impossible to walk to and from unless the tide was extremely low. Most people get to Pelican Rock by water taxi and then have the water taxi drop them off at Medano Beach afterwards.
@@AlexErika thx for the info. Does the water taxi wait for you or will there usually be a lot of them there?
At the snorkeling spot? Yes, because there isn't any beach area by Pelican Rock. The water taxi is right there the entire time to make sure you stay safe. Usually after 20-30 minutes people are tired and get back on the water taxi boat.
@@AlexErika thank you!
Is downtown Cabo far from the port? If so whatsbthe safest way to get there?
Cabo doesn't really have a downtown. The port area is in the central area of town especially for tourism. That entire area is very safe and very walkable.
Hello I’m going in March with my 5 children! What are the best excursions? I also checked with Royal Caribbean and majority of all of their excursions are all sold out😢
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Have you ever been to an all inclusive resort for the day?
Once we did a day pass at Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort and Spa. It was great. A little pricey but it was fun. Not sure what the current price is but you can check out Resort For A Day or contact them directly for availability.
can you walk to medano beach from the port?
Yes, you can walk. It's about a 25 minute walk. Type in The Office into Google maps and you will get directions from the dock. Along the beach might be a bit longer because the sand really slows you down.
Anyplace recommended to eat at the port?
In Cabo? El Toro Guero Seafood if you want to eat really good local seafood. If you want to stay by the beach the Office has very good food but it's a little more pricey.
I will be going with my parents who are elderly and can only walk a short distance, it would also be very hard for them to get in and out of a water taxi, any recommendations on how we can get to a beach from the port? Great Video! 👍
Sorry for the late reply, we just returned from another cruise in Europe. My suggestion, take a traditional taxi to the beach. they are very common and easy to get. It will be a little more expensive but they can drop you about 50 yards from the water next to Mango Deck and The Office. Hope that helps.
@@AlexErika Europe? Nice. Where did you go on that cruise?
Any suggestions for someone who mostly just speaks English?
All these options will work. I speak very little Spanish. You will find in Mexico, anyone working in travel and tourism speaks a decent amount of English.
Can you go into these bars if you have kids with you? Can you buy a bottle of booze and bring it back on the ship?
Generally all the bars are pretty family friendly and many close at 7-8. Our experience with beach bars and regular bars is that they really don't enforce age restrictions until 9-10 pm when the bar turns into more of a club.
As for buying a bottle, yes but security will hold it and give it back to you on the last night of the cruise.