Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise Prices (2026): Shared, Dinner & Private

There's no better way to end a day in Cabo than on the water, watching the cliffs of Land's End turn gold behind the Arch. What it costs depends on the boat: on operators' own websites in October 2026, a shared sunset sail or catamaran with drinks ran $73–$120 per adult, a dinner cruise $95–$135, and a private sunset charter from about $700 per boat. Add a dock fee of a few dollars in cash. Here's what each price buys, what time the sun actually sets each month, and how Baja Pass members sail for half.

How much does a sunset cruise cost in Cabo San Lucas?

Prices per adult from operators' own websites, checked October 2, 2026 (kids, where allowed, usually pay about half):

What's usually extra: a dock or port fee of $2–$5 per person in cash (one operator adds a $6 national-park fee, $11 in total), hotel transport, and tips. On private charters, check whether the 16% tax and the tip are included.

A couple on a shared sunset sail at full price is therefore looking at roughly $150–$240, plus fees.

The Baja Pass options: 2-for-1 sunset sail and 50% off private yachts

• Sunset Sailing — $83 online, 2-for-1: 2.5 hours from the downtown marina with a premium open bar, sparkling wine at boarding, gourmet hors d'oeuvres and deck cushions. Ages 8 and up. A couple pays $83 instead of $166 — the free seat alone covers the $75 pass. The $4 dock fee and the optional $15 hotel transport are per person and not part of the 2-for-1.
• Private yacht — 50% off the fleet rate: any of the 11 boats from 33 to 100 feet, crewed, for your group only. The rate is quoted per date (season and hours move it), and members pay half. Book by emailing hola@bajapass.com with your date, group size and the time you want to be on the water.

Looking for a daytime sail instead? Luxury Sailing is a 4-hour day trip with lunch, an open bar and snorkeling ($111 online, also 2-for-1) — great, but it's not a sunset cruise.

What time is sunset in Cabo San Lucas?

Baja California Sur stays on Mountain Standard Time all year (UTC−7, no daylight saving), so sunset moves only with the seasons. Sunset cruises leave about an hour before; operators shift their departure times in spring and fall, so check the schedule for your date.

Shared, dinner, party or private: which one should you pick?

A shared sail if you're two

Sailboats and smaller catamarans with drinks and snacks are the classic Cabo sunset: social, relaxed and the best value for a couple. Smaller boats with a capped guest list feel more personal than the big party cats.

A dinner cruise for families

The big catamarans serve dinner, have live music and room to move, and take kids. You pay for the meal, so compare it with dinner on land before you book.

A party cruise for groups of friends

The cheapest shared tickets are usually adults-only booze cruises with music. Great for a bachelorette or a birthday; not for a quiet sunset.

A private charter for celebrations or groups of four to six

Your own boat, music and pace. Split four to six ways, a private sunset outing comes close to the price of shared seats — and with Baja Pass the fleet rate is half.

Choosing a private yacht for sunset

The Baja Pass fleet by group size (capacities from each boat's spec sheet):

• Couples and small groups, up to 6: the 33', 35', 38', 42', 43' and 45' Sea Rays.
• Groups up to 15: the 50' Azimut, 50' Sunseeker and 60' Azimut, with sundecks, a full kitchen and air conditioning.
• Big parties, up to 20: the 75' Sunseeker Manhattan.
• Intimate luxury, up to 8: the 100' Lady Katana, with four staterooms and a crew of four — built for a romantic dinner or a small celebration, not a crowd.

For layouts and what each boat includes, see our yacht charter guide.

What's included — and what to bring

Shared sunset cruises almost always include an open bar and snacks; dinner cruises add the meal and music. Bring cash for the dock fee and tips, a light layer for the ride back after dark (winter evenings on the water are cool), and check the age rules: party cruises are 18+, and the Baja Pass sunset sail is for ages 8 and up. Many boats pass the Arch, Lover's Beach and the sea lions on the way out — our Arch guide covers what you'll see.

Booking tips

• Book for your first or second night: if wind cancels a sailing, you still have days to rebook.
• Check the departure time for your exact date: it moves with the season, and the boat won't wait.
• Ask what's included on private charters: tax, tip, drinks and fuel vary by operator.
• Bring cash for the dock fee and the crew.

Prices checked on October 2, 2026 on operators' own websites; Baja Pass partner prices are the operator's online price checked September 25, 2026. Sunset times for Cabo San Lucas on the 15th of each month, 2026. Prices, schedules and fees change — confirm when you book.

Bottom line

Budget $73–$120 per adult for a shared sunset sail, $95–$135 with dinner, or from about $700 per boat for a private charter, plus a few dollars of dock fees in cash. With a Baja Pass ($75 one-time, valid 365 days, member + 1 guest), a couple takes the partner sunset sail for one ticket, and a private yacht costs half the fleet rate. Run your trip through the savings calculator, and for the rest of the week, start with the best things to do in Cabo San Lucas.