CABO SAN LUCAS CRUISE PORT GUIDE | Best Excursions, Tips & Things To Do in One Day
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I've done this itinerary more times than I can count and I want to provide some recent updates so your day in Cabo goes smooth, fun, and safe.
Quick note, Cabo is a tender port. Your ship anchors in the bay and you ride the large Cabo tenders, the water shuttles into the marina.
I prefer to be one of the first off the ship if possible to really maximize and take advantage of your time in Cabo.
Our go-to most most days in Cabo is we take a water taxi straight over to Madano Beach.
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- Cabo - Salvador Pano - WhatsApp +52 624 355 6308 | https://www.facebook.com/CaboBlissConcierge Additional Tours in Cabo San Lucas - https://bit.ly/4q202an My main camera when we travel = https://amzn.to/49NGot3 Must Have's For Cruising! - https://amzn.to/4k0z2Gb ---- New Videos Every WEEK! - Join our YouTube family! Click here to SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@AlexErika?sub_confirmation=1 Social Links TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alex_erika_youtube Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheRealAlexAguilar Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexeaguilar/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/AlexErikaSanDiego Twitter https://x.com/AlexEAguilar My main camera when we travel = https://amzn.to/49NGot3 Cruising into Cabo San Lucas in 2025? Here’s your complete guide to making the most of your port day! In this video, I’ll cover everything you need to know: 🚤 Tender tips – how Cabo’s water shuttles work (including accessibility) 🕒 Timing strategies – first port vs. last port, and what happens if strong winds cancel Cabo 💵 Money tips – pesos vs. USD, safest ATMs, and negotiating prices 🌊 Must-do excursions – Land’s End (El Arco), Lovers Beach, snorkeling, whale watching, ATV & camel rides, catamarans, and more 🏖 Our go-to plan – water taxi to Medano Beach, The Office, and Mango Deck 🍹 Other options – Cabo Wabo, El Squid Roe, marina strolls, and even hiking ⭐ Trusted local vendor – Salvador Pano with Cabo Bliss Concierge, my preferred contact for safe, personalized excursions Whether it’s your first time in Cabo or your fifteenth, this updated guide will help you enjoy your day and—most importantly—make it back to the ship on time. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cruise-friendly travel tips! 📌 Chapters for Your Cabo San Lucas Cruise Day 0:00 👋 Intro & Overview 0:44 ⛴ Tender Port Tips (how Cabo shuttles work) 1:28 🚢 Multiple Ships & Tender Tickets 2:15 🕒 First Port vs. Last Port Time 2:38 🌬 Weather & Wind (Cabo cancellations) 3:15 💵 Money Tips – Pesos, ATMs & Negotiating 3:39 🎯 Excursions Overview 3:47 🪨 El Arco & Lovers Beach 4:41 🤿 Snorkeling & Land’s End Boat Tours 5:00 🌊 Bigger Adventures (catamarans, fishing, ATVs, dolphins) 5:36 🚤 Water Taxi to Medano Beach ($10 + $1 fee) 7:08 🍤 Where We Hang – The Office & Mango Deck 8:27 🌴 Beach Vibes & Tequila Lesson Learned 8:41 🍹 Cabo Wabo & El Squid Roe (Nightlife) 9:14 🥾 Hike near Land’s End 9:28 🍻 Back-to-Ship Strategy (bars & crew timing) 10:11 ⭐ Preferred Vendor – Salvador Pano, Cabo Bliss Concierge 10:55 ✅ Wrap-Up & Final Tips 🙌 If this helped, give it a like 👍, share with your cruise group, and drop your Cabo questions below! ▶️ WATCH OUR OTHER MEXICAN RIVIERA PORT GUIDES: • Puerto Vallarta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9I7CVjcEwM • Mazatlán https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRN-sVwXO5Q& • La Paz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fWB6OCQ-lg Aiden's birth video http://goo.gl/EKm6K9 Alex Surprising Erika in Mexico http://goo.gl/TIJB5M Business Inquiries enjoimedia@gmail.com This video is a complete Cabo San Lucas cruise port guide for travelers visiting Cabo on a cruise ship, covering how the Cabo tender boats work, what to expect at a tender port in Cabo San Lucas, and how to plan a stress-free Cabo cruise day itinerary. It explains the best Cabo cruise excursions, including El Arco boat tours, Lovers Beach, Medano Beach water taxi access, snorkeling, whale watching, catamarans, ATV tours, and camel rides. The guide shares practical Cabo cruise tips, including money tips in Cabo San Lucas, using pesos vs USD, ATM safety, negotiating prices, and how weather and wind can affect Cabo cruise port operations and tender cancellations. This Cabo cruise port video is helpful for first-time Cabo cruise visitors, families cruising with kids, and anyone looking for safe, trusted shore excursions in Cabo San Lucas while making sure they return to the ship on time. Este video es una guía completa del puerto de cruceros en Cabo San Lucas, ideal para pasajeros que visitan Cabo en crucero y quieren saber cómo funcionan los tenders en Cabo San Lucas, qué excursiones hacer, y cómo organizar su día en el puerto. Incluye información sobre excursiones en Cabo San Lucas, como el Arco de Cabo San Lucas, Playa del Amor, Playa Médano, taxis acuáticos, tours en lancha, snorkel, avistamiento de ballenas, catamaranes, y actividades familiares. También comparte consejos para cruceros en Cabo, tips de dinero, uso de pesos, seguridad en cajeros automáticos, y recomendaciones para regresar al barco a tiempo desde el puerto de cruceros de Cabo San Lucas. FOLLOW #CaboSanLucasCruise #CaboCruisePort #CruiseTips #CaboExcursions #Travel #AlexAndErika #Cruise #Vlog #TravelVlog #FamilyVlog #TravelInformation