Private Yacht Ultimate Fishing and Snorkeling Adventure – 6 Hours

The best feature here is choice. You can spend the morning fishing for a serious catch, swim and snorkel in sheltered bays, lounge aboard a private yacht, or mix all three without sharing the boat with strangers. The captain adjusts the day to suit your group instead of forcing everyone through a fixed schedule.

I like the high level of onboard service, including snacks, an open bar with alcoholic drinks, soda, bottled water, towels, and snorkeling gear. I also like the personal touch from crew members such as Omar and Jorge, who have been praised for keeping the mood lively and even cooking a mahi mahi catch onboard. The main drawback is the price: at $699 per person, this is a major splurge unless your group will make good use of the private boat and several activities.

Key details before you book

• Private yacht, private group: You do not share the activity with other customers, so your group has more control over the pace and stops.
• Six hours from a 7:00 am start: Plan on a full morning and early afternoon at sea, returning to the same marina meeting point.
• Fishing and snorkeling in one outing: You can switch between fishing, swimming, beach time, and snorkeling instead of choosing only one activity.
• El Arco and two bays: The route includes photo time at Cabo’s famous Arch, plus Santa Maria and Chileno Bay.
• Food and drinks are included: Snacks, alcoholic beverages, soda, bottled water, towels, and snorkeling equipment are provided.
• Weather affects the schedule: The activity requires good weather, and motion sickness medication is recommended.

A private Cabo boat day with room to choose

This is not a simple sightseeing cruise with a quick photo stop. It is built around a flexible day on the water, with the captain choosing the best available options for fishing and recreation. That matters in Cabo San Lucas, where a morning can feel very different depending on sea conditions, fish activity, and how much time your group wants to spend in the water.

You meet at Book Now Adventures, at Edificio Posada on Boulevard Lázaro Cárdenas, near the marina, at 7:00 am. The early start is useful if fishing is a priority, since the crew wants to get moving before the water becomes more crowded. It also gives you a better chance to enjoy the main stops without trying to squeeze everything into a late departure.

Because this is a private activity, the boat is yours for the booked group. That makes a real difference for families and friends with mixed interests. One person can fish while another swims. Someone else can stay aboard with a drink and a snack. You are not asking a boatload of strangers to wait while your children finish in the water.

Fishing with quality equipment and a capable crew

Fishing is one of the main reasons to consider this trip, but the description does not promise a specific species or guaranteed catch. That is worth keeping clear in your mind. The appeal is the chance to fish with quality equipment while the captain takes you toward the best available options that day.

The crew’s attitude is part of the value. Omar and Jorge are specifically associated with warm, attentive service, and the crew is described as genuinely excited about fishing. That enthusiasm helps turn a quiet stretch without a bite into part of the outing rather than a failed promise.

The fishing can also become lunch. One especially appealing detail is that the crew may cook a mahi mahi caught by your group onboard. Fresh fish served during a private boat day is a far more memorable meal than another standard restaurant stop. It is not something you should treat as guaranteed, since it depends on catching mahi mahi, but it shows the kind of personal service this outing aims to provide.

If catching a fish is your only goal, you may want to compare this trip with a dedicated fishing charter. Here, fishing shares the schedule with snorkeling, swimming, beaches, and yacht time. That mix is a strength for families and mixed groups, but it may feel less focused to a serious angler.

El Arco makes a strong opening stop

The first major sight is El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, the stone arch at the meeting point of the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean. The boat stops for views, photos, and a look at the sea lions in the area.

This is the familiar Cabo image, but seeing the Arch from the water gives it more impact than viewing it from shore. You get the full shape of the rock and a clear sense of how exposed the tip of the peninsula is. Keep your camera ready, since the stop is meant for sightseeing and photographs before the day shifts toward swimming and fishing.

El Arco can be busy, especially later in the morning. The early departure helps, though no schedule can guarantee quiet conditions. The private format lets your group enjoy the stop at its own pace, but the captain still has to work around marine conditions and boat traffic.

The Arch is not the entire point of the tour. It is better viewed as the scenic beginning of a broader water day. If your main wish is a quick Arch photo, a shorter cruise will cost less. The six-hour outing earns its price through the extra time for fishing and water activities.

Santa Maria and Chileno Bay for swimming and snorkeling

The route continues toward Santa Maria and Chileno Bay, two well-known Cabo spots for getting into the water. The tour identifies these bays as swimming and snorkeling locations, with snorkeling gear and towels supplied.

You should think of these stops as a chance to slow down. After the early start and possible fishing, swimming in a bay gives the day a more relaxed rhythm. You can snorkel from the boat, spend time in the water, or stay aboard and watch the action. The exact amount of time at each place is not fixed, which is useful when your group has different energy levels.

The supplied gear makes packing easier, but you still need to bring sunblock. Sun protection is not included, and six hours on open water can mean long exposure even when you spend part of the day swimming. Bring any personal swim items you need, though the confirmed inclusions cover the main snorkeling basics and towels.

The bays are also a practical reason to book a private outing instead of a narrow fishing trip. A child who loses interest in fishing still has a clear alternative. Adults can enjoy the scenery and water without treating the whole day as a contest to catch something.

Paddleboarding and the value of flexible time

Paddleboarding may also be available during the adventure, along with swimming and snorkeling. The information does not specify the full paddleboard equipment package, so ask about it when booking if that activity is important to your group.

The strongest part of the schedule is its flexibility. On a private adventure, you can spend as much time as you want at a location, within the six-hour limit and the captain’s safety judgment. That could mean staying longer in a bay when the water is pleasant, or moving on sooner if the sea is rough or the group wants more fishing time.

This flexibility is especially useful for families. Fixed boat tours often give you a short swim window and a strict departure time. Here, you have more say in how the day feels. You can build a fishing-heavy outing, a beach-and-snorkel day, or a fairly even mix.

There is one practical limit: flexibility does not mean unlimited time. The whole experience lasts about six hours, and the itinerary lists roughly four hours around the main stops. Travel between areas, boarding, and returning to the marina all use part of the day. Set priorities before departure so you do not reach the final hour still hoping to do everything.

What is included on the yacht

The included supplies support a comfortable day at sea:

• Snacks
• Alcoholic beverages
• Soda
• Bottled water
• Snorkeling gear
• Towels

The open bar is a meaningful part of the value for adults, especially on a private charter where you are not buying each drink separately. Soda and bottled water make the trip easier for families, while snacks help fill the gap between departure and the return to Cabo.

If your group catches mahi mahi, the crew may cook some of it onboard. That is a welcome extra, but it should not replace breakfast before the 7:00 am meeting time. The tour includes snacks, not a guaranteed full meal.

Sunblock is specifically excluded. Bring it yourself, and consider a hat and other practical sun protection. The operator recommends motion sickness medication, a sensible suggestion for anyone who is unsure how they handle six hours on a moving boat. The sea can feel calm in one bay and less comfortable on another part of the route.

Is $699 per person good value?

At $699 per person, this is expensive. The price makes the most sense when your group values privacy, service, and the ability to combine several activities in one booking.

You are paying for more than a boat ride. The package includes a private yacht, captain and crew, fishing equipment, snorkeling gear, towels, snacks, drinks, and a six-hour schedule with several possible stops. If you would otherwise book separate fishing, snorkeling, and sightseeing activities, the combined format may be practical.

Still, the value depends heavily on group behavior. If half your party only wants to take photos at El Arco and the other half wants serious fishing, the private format solves a social problem but does not make the price small. If most of the group will fish, swim, snorkel, enjoy the drinks, and stay aboard for the whole six hours, the cost is easier to justify.

Group discounts are available, though the supplied details do not state the discount amount or the group size required. Ask for the exact total before booking. Since the tour is private, compare the full group price with other private charters rather than comparing only the per-person figure.

Who will enjoy this most?

I would choose this for a family or group of friends that wants several ways to spend the day. It suits people who like the comfort of a private boat but do not want a formal luxury cruise with no chance to get wet or cast a line.

It is also a good match for a group with mixed experience levels. Strong swimmers can snorkel. Casual participants can stay near the boat or lounge with a drink. Fishing fans can focus on the rods. The crew can help keep the day moving without forcing every person into the same activity.

Couples or small groups should think harder about the cost. The private setting is appealing, but $699 per person may be hard to defend if you mainly want an Arch cruise or a short swim. This is a full activity day, not a low-cost way to see Cabo from the water.

Anyone prone to motion sickness should plan ahead. The early meeting time, open-water setting, and six-hour duration make medication worth considering. Also remember that good weather is required. If conditions are poor, the operator offers another date or a full refund.

Meeting point, timing, and cancellation details

The meeting point is Book Now Adventures, Edificio Posada, Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas s/n-L-3B, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico. The activity begins at 7:00 am and ends back at that same meeting point.

Confirmation is provided when you book. The meeting area is near public transportation, and most people can take part. This is a private activity, so only your group participates.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off follows local Cabo time. If bad weather forces cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.

Should you book this private yacht adventure?

Book it if you want a full, flexible ocean day and your group will use the private setting. The combination of fishing, El Arco, swimming, snorkeling, drinks, snacks, and attentive crew service gives you more than a standard sightseeing cruise. Omar and Jorge add a personal touch, and the possibility of eating freshly cooked mahi mahi is a memorable bonus.

Skip it if you want the cheapest way to see the Arch, or if fishing is the only activity that matters. The $699 price needs several hours of use to feel sensible, and no fishing trip can promise a catch. For families, friends, and mixed-interest groups ready to spend the morning on the water, this is one of the more versatile ways to experience Cabo by boat.

FAQ

How long is the private yacht adventure?

The experience lasts approximately six hours.

What time does the activity start?

The tour starts at 7:00 am.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at Book Now Adventures, Edificio Posada, Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas s/n-L-3B, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico.

Where does the activity end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

What sights are included?

The route includes El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, where you can see sea lions and take photos, along with Santa Maria and Chileno Bay.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling gear and towels are included.

Are food and drinks included?

Yes. Snacks, alcoholic beverages, soda, and bottled water are included.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The activity requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.