Cabo San Lucas is a seaside town and popular resort in the Southern tip of Baja California in western Pacific region of Mexico. As a part of the “Mexican Riviera”, it is a popular destination for tourists and cruise ships along with other popular locations in the region like Ensenada, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.
The port is typically suited for docking by boats, large yachts and smaller ships. So, many cruise ships anchor near the port and use “tinder” boats to ferry passengers to the port. Once on shore, passengers can explore the small towns’ shops, restaurants and many resorts. Many also participate on boat tours in the surrounding bay, either organized by cruise ships as “shore excursion” or by purchasing tours at the port.
One of the popular boat tours around Cabo San Lucas is whale watching. During winter and early Spring (December through early April) Humpback and other species of whales are frequently seen near the coastline of the area. Often guides will attempt to even capture the under-water sound of the whales for visitors to listen if the water is calm.
In additional to whale watching, boat tours also explores interesting and historic sites along the coastline such as the Cabo Arch and famous beaches. As with most other seaside resorts, activities like parasailing, snorkeling and jet ski adventures are also available at an affordable price.
Cabo San Lucas is a small enough resort town to explore on foot in addition to attending the shore excursion activities within the 9-10 hours cruise ships typically stay at this town. Like most other port of call, cruise passengers are advised to keep their valuable belongings at the ship and carry identifications at all times when outside the ship. When visiting locations on your own (without a guide or tour group), stay near familiar sites and follow signs that are clearly visible in most areas around town.
In summary, we highly recommend taking a shore excursion, enjoying a nice local meal and do some shopping at this beautiful resort town if your cruise ship makes it a stop!
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