Ocean Adventures Sunset Sail: Shared Cabo Cruise with Open Bar for $84

Cabo Sailing Ocean Adventures

Shared Sunset Sailing Cruise

★ 4.9 (138) · from $84

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Prices and timetables checked 2026-10-17. This page contains an affiliate link, explained in the booking section.

The Ocean Adventures sunset sail is a shared evening trip on a 38 to 42 foot sailboat run by Cabo Sailing Ocean Adventures, and it is the highest-rated sunset boat in my Cabo San Lucas set. At $84 for two hours it costs $42 per hour, close to the $45.8 median of the 16 Cabo boat tours I track.

The detail that changes the decision is timing.

The operator's own page gives 5:00 PM departures in winter and 5:15 PM in summer, while the sun sets as early as 5:36 PM in November. Whether the sunset falls at the start or the end of the trip depends on the month; the table below shows by how much. Compare other evening boats on the sunset cruise Cabo San Lucas page or return to the home page.

What is the Ocean Adventures sunset sail and what do you see?

It is a shared evening cruise that motors past the best-known rocks, then cuts the engine and sails out into the Pacific for the sunset.

• Lover's Beach and Land's End: the first stretch, with the boat close under the cliffs. Lover's Beach on Google Maps.
• The Arch: the operator's page lists a pass by the Arch and the sea lions. Arch on Google Maps.
• The sail under wind power: engine off, sails up, the quietest part of the trip.
• Sunset over the Pacific: drinks and snacks in hand, with a light jacket recommended on the operator's page.

Whales can appear in winter. The itinerary lists whale watching among its activities, and one March reviewer reports seeing whales during the sunset, but it is a bonus and not the purpose. The Mexican season notice runs from mid-December to the end of April.

May 15 to November 30 is the eastern Pacific hurricane season, which overlaps most of the summer sailing months.

Where does the Ocean Adventures sunset sail leave from?

You board at F Dock in the downtown IGY marina, roughly 50 metres beyond Lorenzillo's restaurant, and not at any of the other marinas in Cabo.

The listing warns that Cabo has several marinas, so check the booking confirmation. The F Dock pin sits at 22.8852, -109.9104. The listing's includes list mentions dock transport, but since guests meet at the dock, I treat it as not included.

The listing says to bring your camera and the operator asks for a light jacket, sunglasses and sunscreen. There is no metro or train in Cabo San Lucas, so plan on a taxi, a hotel shuttle or the marina walk.

1. Save the F Dock pin and check your confirmation for the dock letter.
2. Arrive 15 minutes early and look for Lorenzillo's restaurant.
3. Walk about 50 m beyond it to the crew's boat.
4. Pack a light jacket, sunglasses and a camera before you board.

What is the route, stop by stop?

The itinerary has four stops and one long sailing block, with a short briefing first.

The listing's sailing block is labelled 2.83 hours, which contradicts both its own two-hour duration and the operator's two-hour page. I trust the two-hour figure.

How long does the trip take and when does it sail?

Plan on two hours from cast-off, with the operator giving 5:00 PM in winter and 5:15 PM in summer, though it does not say which months count as which.

The table compares those departure times with the sunset on the 15th of each month, from the sunrise-sunset.org API in Cabo local time. A positive number is the minutes after cast-off at which the sun goes down; the trip ends at 7:00 or 7:15 PM.

From November to January, the sunset comes 36 to 57 minutes after a 5:00 PM cast-off, so most of the cruise is twilight and dark.

In June and July it arrives at the very end, just before you return. February to April and September put it 62 to 101 minutes in, which leaves time to watch it set and sail home in the afterglow.

What is included and what are the limits?

The fare covers the sailboat, crew, open bar, snacks, taxes and fees; it leaves out swimming, hotel pickup and, in practice, a tip.

The operator's page also says some days bring minor splashes when the sea is rougher, and lists the trip as suitable for all ages and for non-swimmers. It gives no minimum age or child price, so ask before booking a family.

How does it compare with other Cabo San Lucas sunset cruises?

It is the best-rated evening boat in my Cabo set, and the cheapest of the sunset boats that are not parties.

The private yacht from the same operator costs $600 per boat.

Seven shared tickets cost $588, so a group of eight or more pays less for the private boat, if it fits them. The operator's page lists up to 14 guests for the shared sunset boat. The 3-hour shared snorkeling and sailing trip from the same company is a daytime alternative at $84.

Is a Cabo San Lucas sunset sail worth it versus a party boat?

Yes if you want quiet, a sail and a small group; no if you want a crowd, a dance floor or a show.

A party boat costs $2 less and holds a much lower rating (4.4 against 4.9). The Guide sub-score for this sail is 5.0, Transportation 4.9 and Value for money 4.8. Reviewers describe a clean boat, friendly crew, plentiful drinks and an easy-to-find dock.

The price is not low for two hours, but the open bar and the food account for a good part of it. For couples, the Mexican reviewer who called it an ideal trip as a pair and praised the punctual departure is the clearest pointer.

When is the best time for the Ocean Adventures sunset sail?

February to April is the best stretch: dry, warm, and a sunset that lands late enough in the trip to enjoy.

The weather columns show 0 to 1 rain days per month from January to June 2025, against 16 in September. The hurricane season runs from May 15, so late-summer evenings carry a higher chance of a cancelled sail. The operator's page refers to a weather policy without stating its terms.

The sea measured 31.2 °C on 17 October, but you stay dry on deck. The cool factor is the wind: the operator suggests a light jacket or sweater even in a warm town.

What do passengers say about the Ocean Adventures sunset sail?

Reviewers praise the crew, the drinks and snacks, and the sunset, and none of the ten I read criticises the trip.

All ten reviews give five stars, so the sample leans positive. Counting themes: seven mention the crew by role or name, seven mention food or drinks, four mention the sunset, three call it relaxing or good for couples, and one mentions whales. Two reviews are very short. GetYourGuide shows no AI summary for this listing. I count patterns and do not quote reviewers.

Who should skip the Ocean Adventures sunset sail?

Skip it if you have a back, heart or mobility condition, use a wheelchair, or want to swim or snorkel.

• Swimmers and snorkelers: there is no swimming on this boat; the shared snorkeling sail adds it.
• Party groups: choose the Pez Gato party cruise for music and crowds.
• Dinner seekers: the snacks here are light; the sunset dinner cruise serves a meal.
• Families with toddlers: the listing gives no age limit or child fare, so contact the operator first.

More details, including its tour list, are on the Cabo Sailing sunset page. The full set is on the Cabo San Lucas boat tours hub.

How do you book the Ocean Adventures sunset sail?

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing 12034 (2026-10-17); Cabo Sailing, sunset sailing page; NOAA National Hurricane Center; DOF whale season notice 2024-2025; sunrise-sunset.org, Open-Meteo, Frankfurter and Nager.Date APIs (fetched 2026-10-17).