reallylikes2travel, Sep 2026
A Magical Sunset Dinner Cruise to El Arco 🌅⛵
Our original booking was supposed to be a few days earlier, but unfortunately, the trip was cancelled because of bad weather. I was honestly very disappointed, but thankfully, we were given the opportunity to rebook—and I chose our last full day in Los Cabos. Looking back, I think it was meant to be!
If you're a first-time visitor to Los Cabos, I highly, highly recommend doing a sunset cruise to El Arco. On our second day in Los Cabos, we had already taken a daytime clear-boat tour to El Arco with Envatour, but I really wanted to experience this iconic landmark at sunset. Booking the Caborey Sunset Dinner Cruise with dinner and drinks included turned out to be a brilliant decision.The cruise cost us US$190 plus a US$6 dock fee for two people. The marina was at Caborey, Blvd. Paseo de la Marina Lote 9-Local A4, Centro, Cabo San Lucas. Since we had a rental car, we parked nearby for 60 pesos per hour. One thing to remember: the parking lot closed at 9:00 p.m., but that wasn't a problem because our cruise returned around 8:00 p.m., giving us plenty of time to collect our car.I was so excited as we boarded! My partner and I found comfortable seats on the top deck, where there was a bar and live music. As the boat slowly headed toward El Arco, the views of the spectacular Cabo San Lucas coastline were absolutely breathtaking.And then came the moment I had been waiting for—the sunset.As the sun began disappearing behind us, the sky transformed into layers of orange, yellow, red, and grey. El Arco seemed to glow against the dramatic evening sky. It honestly looked like something from a fantasy world. Because the tide was low, I was even able to see the ground level around El Arco, which made the experience even more special. I tried my best to capture the beauty with my loyal old iPhone 14. My photos may not do the scenery full justice, but somehow, they still turned out beautifully!The Caborey crew also took wonderful care of us throughout the evening. The cruise included unlimited drinks, with choices ranging from Mexican beer and cocktails to tequila, rum, vodka, and mojitos. We were actually very controlled with our drinking—we had just one mojito each for the whole night, while water was our main beverage.Then came dinner! The Mexican fajita buffet was an all-you-can-eat feast featuring beef and chicken fajitas, rice and beans, Caprese salad, citrus salad, guacamole, chips, and Mexican salsa. For dessert, we enjoyed tres leches and budín. Everything was a perfect match for the evening.And of course, I can't forget the live band, Pepe La Base! Pepe and his partner played all kinds of music, and as the cruise headed back toward the marina, the atmosphere became more and more festive. A lady invited me to join the dancing with the other ladies, and of course, I said yes! Soon, a few ladies joined in, followed by some of the staff. Even though it was a humid night, nobody cared—we were having way too much fun!With the music playing, everyone dancing, and the beautiful Cabo night surrounding us, I remember thinking, What a fantastic way to end our time in Los Cabos. The next day, my partner and I would be heading back to the USA.The Caborey staff definitely deserved a good tip for their wonderful service. This sunset dinner cruise had everything we could have asked for: El Arco, a spectacular sunset, live music, Mexican food, cocktails, dancing, and an unforgettable atmosphere.What a night!Los Cabos, you stole our hearts. ❤️
My partner and I will definitely be coming back. Wait for us, Los Cabos! 🇲🇽🌅
