Boating

Cabo Adventures. Cabo Adventures has a three-hour sailing trip on deluxe Beneteau sailboats, during which the crew will teach you some basic sailing maneuvers, or you can simply sit back and enjoy the scenery—the boats pass Lover's Arch. The four-hour trip includes food, drinks, snorkel gear, and stand-up paddleboards. Blvd. Paseo de la Marina, Lot 7, Marina San Lucas, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, 23410. 624/173–9500 or 866/393–5255. www.cabo-adventures.com. $109.

Cabo Expeditions. Winter-season whale-watching (December–April) in the Sea of Cortez with Cabo Expeditions is done from small, customized, inflatable Zodiac boats that allow passengers to get close to gray and humpback whales. Oftentimes during the 2.5 hour trip, the whales even approach the boats with their babies. Fifteen passengers are allowed per tour; ages 5 and up. Near Wyndham Hotel, Marina San Lucas, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, 23410. 624/143–2700. www.caboexpeditions.com.mx. $89.

Cabo Rey. Enjoy incredible views of Los Cabos including the famous Arch, Lover's Beach, Santa Maria Bay, Chileno Bay, and the Old Lighthouse aboard the Caborey. Set sail from 6 to 8:30 pm for a lobster dinner and mariachi show or opt for the three-hour snorkeling tour including lunch. Blvd. Marina, Marina San Lucas, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, 23410. 624/105–1976; 866/460–4105 in U.S. www.caborey.com. From $62.

Jungle Cruise. The Jungle Cruise is both a snorkeling tour boat as well as your typical afternoon booze cruise, complete with loud reggae and other party music. It attracts a twenty- to thirty-something crowd and heads out at 12 am to 6 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Main Dock, Marina San Lucas, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, 23410. 866/348–6286 or 624/143–7533. $45, including open bar.

Oceanus. The double-decker party boat Oceanus has four-hour snorkel cruises from 10:30 am to 3 pm and a sunset cruise with a live band that leaves at 5 pm (6 pm in summer) from the main dock in Cabo San Lucas. You can rent the Oceanus for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions. Deep discounts can be found when booking online. Blvd. Marina, Marina San Lucas, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, 23410. 624/143–1059 or 624/143–3929. www.oceanusloscabos.com.mx. $65.

Pisces Luxury Yachts. Pisces Luxury Yachts has charters starting at $1,750 for 2½-hour sunset excursions on their smallest 60-foot yacht, It's All Good, which holds up to 10 passengers. The full-day, all-inclusive rate runs about $3,300 and climbs to $15,000 for a full day on their 156-foot mega yacht. Photos and descriptions of the six yachts in their luxury fleet are available on their website. Barcos Piscis, S.A. de C.V., Cabo Maritime Center Marina 8-6, Marina San Lucas, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, 23452. 624/143–1288. www.piscesyachts.com.