Cabo San Lucas sits at the tip of the Baja Peninsula where the desert meets the sea. Highlights are El Arco at Land's End, winter whale-watching, sportfishing and a lively marina full of restaurants and bars.
Ships anchor in the bay and tender guests into Cabo San Lucas marina, right in the heart of town.
A 10–15 minute ride lands you at the marina.
Glass-bottom boats to El Arco and Lover's Beach leave from the marina.
Shops, restaurants and Medano Beach are walkable from the tender dock.
All ships tender into the marina.
| Cruise line / ship | Typical berth / arrival | Dock or tender |
|---|---|---|
| All lines | Anchor in the bay; tender to Cabo San Lucas marina | 🚤 Tender |
Typical arrangements only — your ship's berth is confirmed in the daily planner.
These typical arrangements are retained from the supplied port guide and have not all been independently reverified. Map links are location searches, not live ship assignments. Confirm the berth, tender landing and boarding arrangements for your sailing. Read this port’s researched access notes →
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The shore excursions most worth your time in Cabo San Lucas.
See the famous arch, sea lions and Lover's Beach on a short boat tour.
Find tours →Tours booked through Viator, Cruise Travellers' excursion partner. Check the operator’s written return-to-ship policy; a guarantee is not assumed.
Cabo San Lucas is a tender port with dramatic desert-meets-ocean scenery. Médano Beach is close to the marina, while Lover's Beach is a short boat ride away.
| Beach | Getting there | Best for | Vibe | Snorkelling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Médano Beach | Walk or water taxi | Calm swimming & beach clubs | Lively | ★ |
| Lover's Beach | Water taxi | Iconic rock arch | Dramatic, scenic | ★★ |
| Chileno Bay | Taxi | Snorkelling | Calm, family-friendly | ★★★ |
| Santa María Bay | Taxi | Snorkelling in a cove | Protected, natural | ★★★ |
Prices, packages and opening days change often. Check current details before you go, or ask me and I'll arrange the right beach day for you.
These are sightseeing suggestions. Distances and walking difficulty labels do not establish a step-free route. Read the port-specific access notes before choosing a route.
The marina boardwalk past yachts and restaurants to Medano Beach, Cabo's main swimming beach.
Best time: November–April. Dry; winter highs 25–28°C / 77–82°F; hot summers.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan ⭐ | 79°F / 26°C | 57°F / 14°C | 1 |
| Feb ⭐ | 81°F / 27°C | 57°F / 14°C | 1 |
| Mar ⭐ | 82°F / 28°C | 59°F / 15°C | 0 |
| Apr ⭐ | 86°F / 30°C | 61°F / 16°C | 0 |
| May | 90°F / 32°C | 64°F / 18°C | 0 |
| Jun | 91°F / 33°C | 72°F / 22°C | 0 |
| Jul | 93°F / 34°C | 75°F / 24°C | 2 |
| Aug | 93°F / 34°C | 77°F / 25°C | 4 |
| Sep | 91°F / 33°C | 75°F / 24°C | 5 |
| Oct | 90°F / 32°C | 70°F / 21°C | 2 |
| Nov ⭐ | 84°F / 29°C | 64°F / 18°C | 1 |
| Dec ⭐ | 81°F / 27°C | 59°F / 15°C | 1 |
⭐ = best months to visit. Approximate long-term averages — check the forecast before you sail.
From the marina.
Or walk 20 minutes.
Marina and downtown at the tender dock.
Prices are typical ranges and change — confirm before you ride.
Other port guides close to Cabo San Lucas.
Yes. Tenders bring you into the marina.
Swim only on the Sea of Cortez side. The Pacific side, Divorce Beach, has dangerous surf.
Médano Beach and Chileno Bay are calm and swimmable.
Not usually. US dollars are widely accepted.
Tours, prices, transport fares and pier assignments change. Always confirm with the operator, your cruise line and your ship's all-aboard time before relying on anything here.
El Arco at Land's End, whale-watching and a lively marina.
Los Cabos has adapted beach equipment and selected accessible boats; this does not remove Cabo San Lucas' cruise water-shuttle constraints.
Published sources reviewed October 17, 2026. This is desk research, not an on-site access audit. Access can change with the ship, berth, equipment and operating conditions.
Carnival identifies Cabo San Lucas as a water-shuttle port. Shore-side access and your ship's tender acceptance must be confirmed separately. Port / arrival source ↗
Paved approach; beach wheelchair listed
Los Cabos' tourism board describes a paved walkway reaching the sand and a beach wheelchair at Playa Chileno. A paved approach does not mean a standard powerchair can cross soft sand or enter the sea; arrange the equipment and assistance first.
Ambulatory access requires steps and transfer
Carnival's listing permits collapsible wheelchairs but requires steps, short walking and a seat transfer; it also says the catamaran lacks an accessible restroom. This particular water excursion is not suitable for someone who must remain in an occupied wheelchair.
Planning suggestion: consider an equipment-confirmed Chileno beach visit if tender and vehicle access are suitable; evaluate any Arch cruise by the named vessel.
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