Pirate Ship, Dinner Show

Pirate Ship Sunset Dinner and Show in Los Cabos.

Overview

A two-hour sailing out of Cabo San Lucas marina that pairs a sunset sail past the coast with a full pirate dinner show. Travellers consistently describe a staged show with acrobatics, sword fighting, breakdancing and fire performance, followed by music and dancing that pulls much of the boat in.

Dinner comes with a choice of pork, chicken or a vegetarian option, and the open bar covers beer, vodka, tequila and sodas. The listing caps each departure at 90 travellers and states that most travellers can participate. Note that dinner is served on your lap while the ship moves, which some travellers found awkward on a rocking boat.

The vessel departs from La Terminal de Cabo, behind the Breathless Resort, and returns to the same dock. Hotel pickup is not included, so travellers make their own way there. The listing asks travellers to arrive 40 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Wheelchair and pushchair access is possible and service animals are allowed.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at the terminalMake your own way to La Terminal de Cabo at the Cabo San Lucas marina, behind the Breathless Resort. The listing asks travellers to arrive 40 minutes before departure.
2. Board the pirate shipA reviewer advised arriving early for check-in and a good seat.
3. Sunset sailThe ship sails along the coast at sunset while drinks flow from the open bar and the crew keeps the crowd engaged.
4. Dinner on boardDinner is served on board, with pork, chicken or vegetarian options, eaten on your lap as the boat moves.
5. Pirate show after darkThe main show takes place on the deck once night falls, featuring acrobatics, sword fighting, breakdancing and fire performance, followed by music and dancing.
6. Return to the terminalThe trip ends back at the same meeting point in the marina, roughly two hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

• Eating on a moving boat. Dinner is served on your lap while the ship is under way. Several travellers said this made a full meal tricky, and a few reported mild seasickness. Eating something beforehand is a reasonable precaution if you are prone to motion sickness.
• Crowds and seating. The boat sails with up to 90 travellers and reviewers often mention it feels packed, with limited deck space. One reviewer who arrived early and sat right in front of the action enjoyed being close to everything, while others said crowded spots made the show harder to watch.
• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup, so you make your own way to the marina terminal behind the Breathless Resort. One reviewer noted the dock is at the far end of the marina and suggested a water taxi or a longer walk. The listing asks travellers to arrive 40 minutes before departure.
• Extra fee at the dock. A dock and protected areas fee of US$5.00 per person is not included in the ticket. Gratuities are also excluded. Budget a little cash for both.
• Language on board. One reviewer praised a guide who repeated everything in both Spanish and English so all could follow along.
• Seasickness. The experience runs on open water and a few travellers reported feeling seasick during the sail. If you are prone to motion sickness, remedies or a light meal beforehand are worth considering.

Common issues. The honest downsides are crowding and food quality. Several reviewers said the boat is packed, dinner is awkward on a moving vessel, and opinions on the food range from pretty good to bland or disappointing. There is no hotel pickup, a US$5.00 per person dock and protected areas fee is payable separately, and drinks are limited to beer, vodka, tequila and sodas. Some travellers experienced seasickness on the moving boat. Each adult may be accompanied by no more than two children for safety reasons.

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