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Mexico
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22.883, -109.883
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Cabo San Lucas cruise passengers tender to the marina area, close to restaurants and shops.
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Usually tenders
Walkable
Independent visits are practical around the marina if tender timing is allowed for the return.
This port is most practical with the exact arrival point confirmed, a focused local plan, and only one longer transport-dependent choice protected by a return buffer.
Best for
Needs extra planning when
This section draws on information from Visit Los Cabos and Los Cabos International Airport.
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Cabo San Lucas is a tender port, with boats landing in the marina. Allow time for outbound and return queues and note the final tender rather than only the ship's sailing time.
Marina shops and the waterfront begin within a 5–10 minute walk of the tender landing; central streets are generally 10–20 minutes away. Beaches outside the marina, the corridor, and coastal boat trips require a water taxi, road taxi, or tour.
Cruise-line excursions and local boat tours commonly meet near the marina.
Taxi and private transfer are practical for beaches and resort areas beyond the marina. Shuttle or transfer context: Cruise-line excursions and local boat tours commonly meet near the marina. Confirm the outbound pickup, return point, and final usable departure before leaving the passenger area.
Los Cabos International Airport is about 28 miles from the Cabo San Lucas marina area by road.
This section draws on information from Visit Los Cabos and Los Cabos International Airport.
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
Main choices: The marina, Medano Beach, boat tours, restaurants, and resort transfers are common planning points. Access plan: Marina shops and the waterfront begin within a 5–10 minute walk of the tender landing; central streets are generally 10–20 minutes away. Beaches outside the marina, the corridor, and coastal boat trips require a water taxi, road taxi, or tour. Use confirmed transport for anything not described as walkable, and avoid combining distant stops unless the return is protected.
Long call
The marina, Medano Beach, boat tours, restaurants, and resort transfers are common planning points. Keep the ship return time as a hard deadline and add margin for security, traffic, weather, queues, or tender operations.
This section draws on information from Visit Los Cabos and Los Cabos International Airport.
Tendering and marina ramps can affect mobility planning. Call-specific access: Tender boarding can involve steps and a moving transfer; the ship decides whether conditions permit assisted boarding.
This section draws on information from Visit Los Cabos and Los Cabos International Airport.
Keep the ship return time as a hard deadline and add margin for security, traffic, weather, queues, or tender operations.
This section draws on information from Visit Los Cabos and Los Cabos International Airport.
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Cabo San Lucas is a tender port, with boats landing in the marina. Allow time for outbound and return queues and note the final tender rather than only the ship's sailing time.
Marina shops and the waterfront begin within a 5–10 minute walk of the tender landing; central streets are generally 10–20 minutes away. Beaches outside the marina, the corridor, and coastal boat trips require a water taxi, road taxi, or tour.
Cruise-line excursions and local boat tours commonly meet near the marina. Taxi and private transfer are practical for beaches and resort areas beyond the marina. Shuttle or transfer context: Cruise-line excursions and local boat tours commonly meet near the marina. Confirm the outbound pickup, return point, and final usable departure before leaving the passenger area.
Independent visits are practical around the marina if tender timing is allowed for the return. Local access: Marina shops and the waterfront begin within a 5–10 minute walk of the tender landing; central streets are generally 10–20 minutes away. Beaches outside the marina, the corridor, and coastal boat trips require a water taxi, road taxi, or tour. Keep the ship return time as a hard deadline and add margin for security, traffic, weather, queues, or tender operations.
Los Cabos International Airport is about 28 miles from the Cabo San Lucas marina area by road.
This section draws on information from Visit Los Cabos and Los Cabos International Airport.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Marina shops and the waterfront begin within a 5–10 minute walk of the tender landing; central streets are generally 10–20 minutes away. Beaches outside the marina, the corridor, and coastal boat trips require a water taxi, road taxi, or tour.
Arrival location reference
Waterfront
A reviewed waterfront option for a port day in Cabo San Lucas.
A reviewed waterfront option for a port day in Cabo San Lucas. Check current hours, admission requirements, seasonal access, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the central arrival area, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or landing.
Near the central arrival area; confirm the walking route
Beach
A reviewed beach option for a port day in Cabo San Lucas.
A reviewed beach option for a port day in Cabo San Lucas. Check current hours, admission requirements, seasonal access, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport recommended from the arrival point
Natural landmark
A reviewed natural landmark option for a port day in Cabo San Lucas.
A reviewed natural landmark option for a port day in Cabo San Lucas. Check current hours, admission requirements, seasonal access, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the central arrival area, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or landing.
Near the central arrival area; confirm the walking route
Beach
A reviewed beach option for a port day in Cabo San Lucas.
A reviewed beach option for a port day in Cabo San Lucas. Check current hours, admission requirements, seasonal access, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable public map match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
Museum
A reviewed museum option for a port day in Cabo San Lucas.
A reviewed museum option for a port day in Cabo San Lucas. Check current hours, admission requirements, seasonal access, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the central arrival area, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or landing.
Near the central arrival area; confirm the walking route
Town square
A reviewed town square option for a port day in Cabo San Lucas.
A reviewed town square option for a port day in Cabo San Lucas. Check current hours, admission requirements, seasonal access, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the central arrival area, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or landing.
Near the central arrival area; confirm the walking route
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
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Cabo San Lucas, a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars. Past the marina is Land's End promontory, site of Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach) and El Arco, a natural archway in the seacliffs.
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Explore tour options for your port day. Check the meeting point and return time against your ship’s schedule before booking.
Excursion partner
Independent shore excursions
Select any tour card to view current details, availability, and booking on the Shore Excursions Group website.
Got 4 hours? Spend them getting up close and personal with a variety of exotic animals during this one of a kind animal encounter in Wild Canyon's Animal Kingdom Sanctuary.
Enjoy a fun-filled beach escape in Cabo San Lucas that blends water sports, relaxation, and stunning coastal scenery just minutes from the cruise port. With included gear, flexible free time, and optional whale watching in season, this all-inclusive experience lets you customize your perfect day by the sea.
Escape to the tranquil Chileno Bay on this beach excursion, where golden sands and crystal-clear waters offer the ultimate relaxation experience. With a cozy setup including umbrellas, refreshments, and a delicious box lunch, youll have everything you need for a carefree day by the sea. Perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or simply soaking in the beauty of Los Cabos, this tour provides a serene retreat from everyday life.
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