Mexican Buffet Aboard Cabo Mar

Cabo San Lucas: Cabo Mar Sunset Cruise with Mexican Buffet.

Overview

The Cabo Mar is a power catamaran that runs a party-leaning sunset cruise out of Cabo San Lucas, and the whole tour lasts about two and a half hours. Pickup from area hotels is part of the package, with shuttle transfer to the dock, then the boat heads out past the Arch, Lovers Beach and the sea lion colony while the sun sets over the ocean. Music runs throughout, mixing current hits with Latin rhythms, and there is space to dance if the mood takes you.

Drinks are a big part of the draw. The premium bar is unlimited for the duration of the cruise, and reviewers repeatedly mention the drinks kept flowing throughout the trip. Once the boat returns to the bay and anchors, the buffet opens: al pastor tacos, chicken tinga, beefsteak, and rajas with elote, served with assorted salsas and finished with traditional Mexican candy for dessert.

This suits travellers who want an upbeat, social evening rather than a quiet sail. Reviewers describe it as well organized from shuttle to drop-off, with music and dancing on board. Anyone hoping for a calm, romantic cruise may find the volume and party atmosphere a mismatch. Roundtrip transport and the protected area access fee are covered; gratuities for the crew and bartenders are not, and one traveller recommends bringing cash for tips.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupShuttle pickup from one of four zones: Tourist Corridor, San José del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, or La Playa. Pickup must be arranged 48 hours before departure.
2. Transfer to the dockRoundtrip transportation takes you from your hotel area to the marina where the Cabo Mar departs.
3. Arch of Cabo San LucasPhoto stop at the famous Arch for 20 minutes.
4. Scenic coastal views30 minutes of scenic views along the Cabo San Lucas coastline, passing Lovers Beach and the sea lion colony.
5. Sunset over the oceanThe boat positions for 20 minutes of sunset viewing over the water.
6. Buffet dinnerThe catamaran anchors in the bay and the crew serves the Mexican taco buffet, 30 minutes, with salsas and a candy dessert.
7. Free time and musicAnother 30 minutes of free time on board, with music playing as the evening continues.
8. Drop-offShuttle drop-off back in San José del Cabo, Tourist Corridor, Cabo San Lucas, or La Playa.

What To Expect From The Tour

• Arranging pickup. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but transport needs to be arranged 48 hours before the tour departs. If your hotel is not on the pickup list, contact the local partner after booking to set a meeting arrangement. Several reviewers noted the shuttle ran well from pickup through to drop-off.
• What to wear. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed on board, so bring a shirt with sleeves. Pack a passport or ID card as well, since it is on the bring list.
• Food and drink. The buffet is a taco spread: al pastor, chicken tinga, beefsteak, and rajas with elote, plus salsas and Mexican candy for dessert. The premium bar is unlimited. Reviewers across several accounts called the tacos delicious and praised the drinks service.
• Cash for tips. Gratuities are the one listed exclusion. One traveller recommends bringing cash to tip the bartenders, so plan for that rather than relying on a card.
• Group feel. This is a lively, shared cruise with a dancefloor, current hits and Latin rhythms. Reviewers describe dancing, music and a party mood, so it suits travellers after a social evening rather than a quiet sail.

Common issues. Gratuities are excluded, and reviewers advise carrying cash for the bartenders. One traveller found the shuttle driver too fast on the road to the dock, an isolated complaint rather than a pattern. Pickup logistics require arranging transport 48 hours ahead, which matters for anyone booking at short notice.

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