Cabo San Lucas cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Mexican Riviera). Cabo is a tender port. The tender pier is in the marina, where most boat tours also depart.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | $159 | $128 | – | $194 | 4/5 |
| Submarine / glass-bottom | – | $99 | – | – | $21 | 4/5 |
| Scuba / helmet dive | – | – | $148 | – | – | 4/5 |
| Whale watching | – | $127 | $163 | – | $90 | 4/5 |
| Fishing | – | – | $335 | – | – | 4/5 |
| Party / sunset cruise | – | – | $138 | – | – | 4/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | $147 | $153 | – | $100 | 4/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | – | $99 | – | – | 4/5 |
| Zipline | – | $129 | – | – | $115 | 4/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | $136 | – | – | $186 | 4/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | – | $128 | – | $64 | 4/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $85 | $138 | – | $90 | 4/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $121 | $158 | – | $66 | 4/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $206 | – | – | – | 4/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $71 | $79 | – | $82 | 4/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Cabo San Lucas were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
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Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| El Arco (Land's End) | 1.6 km | ~10 min by road |
| Medano Beach | 952 m | ~15 min walk |
| Marina boardwalk | 84 m | ~5 min walk |
| San Jose del Cabo | 29.4 km | ~70 min by road |
Distances are measured from Cabo San Lucas marina tender pier. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
This is a tender port. The last tender back to the ship usually leaves 30 to 60 minutes before departure, and the queue for the last few tenders can be long. Plan to be back at the tender pier at least 90 minutes before the ship sails.
None of the common tour types here involves a long transfer.