Dinner On Cabo Wave, Open Bar

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

Overview

The Cabo Wave is a two-hour sunset dinner cruise out of Cabo San Lucas marina, run by Wild Cabo Tours. You check in at Dock 0, right behind the Breathless Resort on El Medano, and the boat returns to the same spot at the end of the night. Dinner is served on board alongside an open bar covering beer, vodka, tequila and sodas, with live music through the evening and a restroom available.

In practice, this is more party boat than quiet dinner. Reviews describe live music and a DJ, with dancing common and the atmosphere energetic. The buffet is Mexican fare, reviewers mention rice, beans, tortillas, chicken and beef, and many say the food was better than expected. Depending on the season, guests have also spotted whales from the deck.

It suits travellers who want a lively, social evening on the water with a sunset backdrop, and it works for groups celebrating birthdays, which reviewers mention more than once. It is a poor fit for anyone expecting a quiet, luxury dinner, since the music runs loud and the atmosphere stays energetic. The boat carries up to 120 travellers, so expect a crowd rather than an intimate table for two.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Check in at Dock 0Make your own way to La Terminal at the Cabo San Lucas marina, Puerto 0, in front of the Breathless Hotel on El Medano. Arrive 40 minutes before departure.
2. Board the Cabo WaveBoard the boat at Dock 0. The open bar runs for the trip.
3. Sunset cruise on the waterThe boat cruises along the coast, with reviewers citing views of the arch and, in season, whales, as the sun goes down.
4. Dinner and live musicA Mexican buffet dinner is served on board while live music plays, and dancing is common during the evening.
5. Return to the marinaThe cruise ends back at the same meeting point at Dock 0, roughly two hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

• Bring cash. A dock and protected areas fee of US$5.00 per person is payable on site and is not included. Gratuities are also excluded, so bring cash for both.
• Expect loud music. Multiple reviewers say the music, whether the DJ, the live band or the recorded sets, is loud enough to make conversation difficult. One guest was told they could go below deck if the volume bothered them. If you want a quiet dinner cruise, this is not it.
• Party atmosphere. Dancing comes up in review after review, and travellers describe the crew as attentive and fun. The group feel is social and loud rather than relaxed.
• Food and drink. Dinner is a Mexican buffet, with reviewers mentioning rice, beans, tortillas, chicken and beef. The open bar covers beer, vodka, tequila and sodas.
• Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport to the marina. Arrive 40 minutes early.
• Weather at sea. The cruise requires good weather and may be cancelled in poor conditions, in which case a different date or a full refund is offered. If you are prone to seasickness, take precautions before boarding.

Common issues. The main complaint in reviews is the mismatch between the marketing and the reality: travellers expecting a relaxed luxury dinner found a loud party boat with thumping DJ music, and one described it as false advertising. The volume comes up in several reviews, including from guests who otherwise enjoyed the night. There is also a US$5.00 per person dock and protected areas fee not included in the price, gratuities are extra, and the boat can carry up to 120 travellers, so it is a big group rather than an intimate cruise.

Common Questions