The 10 Best Lunch Cruises in Mexico

1.Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,515 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Sail from San Jose del Cabo toward Santa Maria or Chileno Bay, stopping to snorkel, paddleboard, or swim before lunch aboard a 16-person sailboat. Expect an open bar, snacks, whale sightings in season, Arch views, and crew-led sailing. Confirm pickup details and extra fees before departure.

“Extremely friendly and professional crew. Snorkeling was some of the best we have done on tours. Overall very pleased with the entire outing. Everything was top notch for food and entertainment!”

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2.Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 634 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Sail from Puerto Aventuras along the Riviera Maya, snorkel at Inah Reef, then swim or paddleboard from a clean catamaran. You get a light lunch, open bar, and air-conditioned hotel transport. Choose a family-friendly or adults-only boat, with guides such as Ivan, Paola, Paloma, or Selene depending on the departure.

“Lovely day, boat wasn’t too full and crew (Ivan + everyone else) were amazing. Drinks never stopped and snorkelling was great. All around good vibes. Transport/ bus was air conditioned (just a little long but not anyone’s fault). Thank you!”

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3.Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas with Sunrider Tours for about 2.5 hours. Look for migrating humpback and gray whales, pause at El Arco for photos, then enjoy a fresh Mexican buffet, open bar, music, and dancing. Captain Pepe and server Cesar have earned special praise for attentive service.

“Crew was fantastic and the views were amazing… the boat ride was very smooth, very clean and well maintained!”

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4.Pirate Ship Snorkel and Lunch Cruise in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Board the Buccaneer Queen in Cabo San Lucas for a 3.5-hour cruise past the Arch to Chileno Bay. You’ll get snorkeling gear, lunch, an open bar, games, music, and time for paddleboards or a rope jump. Guide Joseph has been especially helpful with children in the water.

“Great experience So much fun! We were actually a bit late, because our shiip didn’t let us deport on time and this excursion waited for us”

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5.Treasure Hunt Snorkeling Lunch Cruise from Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Sail Cabo San Lucas Bay aboard Cabo Escape’s pirate ship, stopping near the Arch or a nearby beach for a short snorkel. Your $99 fare includes gear, lunch, an open bar, music, games, and a return to the marina after about three and a half hours.

“This tour was great! The staff were amazing! The food was good. I am a large breasted woman and had a problem with the life jackets they werent the inflatable type. But I still had a great experience just was uncomfortable as heck in the water. I highly recommend for families with kids!”

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6.Los Cabos: Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 17 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $99

Join Wild Cabo at Dock 0 for a 3.5-hour cruise from Cabo San Lucas to Land’s End and Chileno Bay. You get snorkeling gear, a guide, a protected swim area, grilled lunch, an open bar, reggae and Latin music, and a live MC.

“More of a party boat with lunch, and small swim stop, than a “snorkeling cruise”. Food was great, staff were all wonderful!”

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7.5 Hr Private Catamaran Cruise with lunch and drinks to 15-20 ppl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

You’ll cruise Cozumel with a private crew of three, choosing between reef snorkeling, El Cielo, a southern beach, or Passion Island. Snorkel gear, lunch, snacks, drinks, and an optional open bar are included, with paddle boards, kayaks, and swings available on some boats.

“The yacht was clean and very organized. The crew of three were profession Al and accommodating. Great drinks, food and entertainment. Wonderful snorkeling. We saw a turtle, barracuda and stingrays and many other fish.”

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8.Luxury Yacht Snorkeling & Lunch Cruise from Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about five hours aboard a luxury yacht from Cabo San Lucas, cruising past the Arch and sea lion colony before snorkeling at Chileno Bay. The crew supplies gear and guidance, then serves Baja tacos, ceviche, vegetables, snacks, and drinks from a premium open bar.

“We had a beautiful day on the water. The boat was wonderful, the staff was wonderful, the food was wonderful! It was very windy, so the snorkeling wasn’t great. The water was a little stirred up. However, we saw many whales.”

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9.Yelapa: Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $84Best value

You’ll sail from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa, stop to snorkel near Mahahuitas, Colimilla, or Los Arcos, then tour town and hike to a waterfall. Lunch, drinks, equipment, and an English or Spanish guide are included, but bring cash for the 34 peso port tax.

“First off we didn’t depart until 10:30 am when we were supposed to leave at 9:30 am, and it didn’t get any better. The communication during the entire excursion was about 95% in Spanish and barely 5 % in English. Also You have to sign up on the boat to do any included activities and by the time we were told it was too late because we missed the Spanish explanation. The included lunch wasn’t very good at all, when we finally got served which was after all the Spanish speaking people ate, and water is extra! Absolutely unacceptable and definitely not kid friendly either. Do not waste your money…”

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10.Cabo: Luxury Yacht Snorkel Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $199

Spend four hours aboard Tu Enamorado with English or Spanish guides, scenic views of Los Arcos, guided snorkeling at Chileno Bay, a Baja taco lunch, music, games, and premium mixed drinks. The yacht is wheelchair accessible, and private cruises are also available.

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