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Cabo Boat Ride to El Arco & Lover’s Beach with Swimming

water
2.75h
outdoor
Photo: © Viator / partner-supplied via TripAdvisor

Cabo Boat Ride to El Arco & Lover’s Beach with Swimming is a water activity rated 4.4/5 by 539 Viator travelers; from about $25 per person; lasts 2.75 hours.

About

This is the glass-bottom boat trip that gets you to El Arco and Lover's Beach without much fuss. The route runs from the marina past Pelican Rock and Land's End, then drops you at Lover's Beach for a swim before looping back. The boat has a viewing window in the hull, so you can watch the rock formations and marine life from below while the captain narrows the approach to the Arch. The 2.75-hour runtime means you're not stuck on the water all afternoon, and the $25 price makes it one of the more accessible ways to see the coastline if you're not booking a private charter. With 539 reviews averaging 4.4, most passengers get what they expect: a straightforward tour, decent narration, and enough time at the beach to cool off. Book through Viator. It's low-intensity — families do this comfortably — and you'll be back at the dock before lunch or dinner depending on your start time.

At a glance

Category
water
Duration
2.75 hours
Price
$25
Minimum age
None
Intensity
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Setting
outdoor
Booking partner
viator
Product ID
45382P46

Photos

Cover: Swim at Lover’s Beach with El Arco views© Viator / partner-supplied via TripAdvisor

© Viator / partner-supplied via TripAdvisor

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