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Where to Book Mexico Dinner Cruises: Our 15 Favourites

36 tours  ·  from $65 a head

Good mexico dinner cruises fill their window tables weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ once you are on board.

Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise - Santa Maria Bay or Chileno Bay for water time
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Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise

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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Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas - What the 2.5-hour itinerary really feels like
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Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas

2.Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Cruise Cabo San Lucas Bay aboard the Caborey for about 2.5 hours, passing Lover’s Beach and the Arch as sunset colors the water. You’ll get an all-you-can-eat fajita buffet, domestic open bar, live band, and DJ music. The large boat suits couples, families, and groups who want dinner with a party atmosphere.

“Live band was very entertaining!!! Had a great time celebrating my birthday with my friends!!! Would recommend this for sure!”

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Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Inah Reef and the limits of the snorkeling stop
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Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

3.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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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - A boat ride with room for views and conversation
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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

4.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 464 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Sail from Cabo San Lucas to El Arco and Lover’s Beach aboard a spacious, wheelchair-friendly boat. You’ll get a Mexican buffet, domestic drinks, lively crew service, and sunset views of Land’s End and Pedregal. Bring cash for the $5 dock fee and a light jacket for the wind.

“When booking this experience make sure you verify. This trip the boat was switched without warning. It was attempted to be explained away, by attaching a photo at the bottom of the email.”

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Dinner Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Tequila Tasting - Tequila tasting, with shopping attached
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Dinner Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Tequila Tasting

5.Dinner Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135

Travel from San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas for a tequila tasting, short shopping stop, and sunset catamaran cruise. You’ll see El Arco, Medano Beach, sea lions, and the Sea of Cortez while enjoying a barbecue buffet, open bar, and live entertainment. The mood is lively and party-oriented.

“A Really Great Time. Good food and Even better Vibes.”

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Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise - El Arco and the first Cabo photo stop
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Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise

6.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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Pirate Ship Snorkel and Lunch Cruise in Los Cabos - The Arch of Cabo San Lucas photo stop
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Pirate Ship Snorkel and Lunch Cruise in Los Cabos

7.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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Cabo San Lucas: Sunset Pirate Ship Cruise with Dinner Show - Boarding the Motor Yacht Lynn Marie at Cabo Marina
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Cabo San Lucas: Sunset Pirate Ship Cruise with Dinner Show

8.Sunset Pirate Ship Cruise with Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 119 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Board the Motor Yacht Lynn Marie at Cabo Marina for a two-hour sunset cruise past Los Arcos, Lover’s Beach, and Pelican Rock. The pirate crew dances, sings, climbs the rigging, and serves BBQ dinner with an open bar. English and Spanish tours are available.

“It was fun and entertaining.. the crew did everything. Entertain, serve us drinks, served us dinner. It helps them, if you tip them well. The crew really works hard.”

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Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - Searching for humpback and gray whales
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Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

9.Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Board a catamaran at Cabo San Lucas Marina at 4:30 p.m. for a 2.5-hour cruise to the Arch and nearby whale grounds. You get drinks, dinner, crew entertainment, and sunset views. Whale sightings are never guaranteed, but the boat also offers a lively evening on the water.

“It was a great time. Great service and the food was awesome. Entertainment was good. We got to see many whales.”

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Yo Ho Pirate Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - The pirate show: acrobatics, fire, and dancing
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Yo Ho Pirate Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

10.Yo Ho Pirate Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Board a pirate-themed motor vessel at Cabo’s marina for a two-hour sunset cruise past El Arco and Cabo San Lucas Beach. Expect live music, acrobatics, sword and fire performances, games, dancing, a BBQ dinner, and an open bar. Captain Shark, also known as Captain Tiburon, may lead the show.

“Golden hour on the water with a friendly crew and beautiful view! Then some dinner and a show. We had a smashing time. Definitely recommend!!”

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Cancun: Columbus The Romantic Dinner Cruise - A Spanish Galleon with a practical purpose
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Cancun: Columbus The Romantic Dinner Cruise

11.Columbus The Romantic Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 76 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $79

Spend 2.5 hours aboard a Spanish Galleon on Nichupté Lagoon with a three-course dinner, domestic open bar, and live saxophone. Choose steak, lobster, surf and turf, or vegetarian fare. Arrive early for the best deck seating, and remember the $15 dock fee.

“Excellent experience, staff on board very friendly, gracious polite and fun. Highly recommend.”

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Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise: Fajitas, Lands End and Party - Boarding at Marina Cabo San Lucas
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Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise: Fajitas, Lands End and Party

12.Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise: Fajitas, Lands End and Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Sail from Cabo San Lucas Marina aboard a 100-foot, two-level boat for sunset views of the Arch, sea lions, and Pacific coast. You get a Mexican buffet, domestic open bar, music, dancing, and a lively party atmosphere. Arrive 30 minutes early, confirm the seasonal departure time, and bring cash for the dock fee.

“The sunset was AMAZING. . sailed out past the cape with a million photo opportunities. . The staff was professional and entertaining. .boat was clean .. food was mediocre, thus the 4 stars, . . But did I mention the amazing sunset and the beautiful sights. . Well worth it..”

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Cancún: Jolly Roger Pirate Dinner Cruise 2025 - Captain Black Jack and the search for the Golden Fleece
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Cancún: Jolly Roger Pirate Dinner Cruise 2025

13.Cancún: Jolly Roger Pirate Dinner Cruise 2025

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · from $65Best value

Board the Jolly Roger at Punta Sam for a 3.5-hour evening cruise with Captain Black Jack and his crew. Expect a Santa Maria replica, acrobatic pirate battles with real steel weapons, fireworks, live music, dinner, and an international open bar in Cancún and Isla Mujeres Bay.

“so much fun. great service, amazing food, and awesome crew. HIGHLY recommend!!!”

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Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar on Cabo Wave - Lovers Beach and the last Pacific light
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Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar on Cabo Wave

14.Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar on Cabo Wave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Board Cabo Wave at 5 p.m. for a two-hour sunset cruise past the Arch and Lovers Beach. Enjoy shrimp cocktail, bruschetta, tataki, beef, and tuna appetizers, followed by dinner, live music, dancing, and an open bar. Expect a lively boat, not a quiet yacht dinner.

“The address we were told to go to to check in was not the right place. We had to walk 5-10 minutes to find the correct place! Cruise was nice. Generous portions of food and fun live music!”

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Treasure Hunt Snorkeling Lunch Cruise from Cabo San Lucas - Lunch on the Return to the Deck
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Treasure Hunt Snorkeling Lunch Cruise from Cabo San Lucas

15.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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