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Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port Walk-Around

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Sharon at Sea Travel
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👁️ 48K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 15:47

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed walkthrough of the arrival and excursion process in Cabo San Lucas for cruise passengers. After departing the ship via tender boat, the video explores the marina area, highlighting various transportation options such as water taxis to Medano Beach or the Arch. The creator navigates the local pier, noting the presence of numerous vendors and shopping opportunities, including pharmacies and souvenir shops. A significant portion of the video focuses on dining at Captain Tony's, where the creator reviews several dishes and discusses the legitimacy of the exchange rates for US dollars and pesos. The guide also mentions local attractions like the fish spa and the availability of all-inclusive day passes in the nearby mountains. To conclude, the creator demonstrates the return process to the cruise ship, offering advice on using the larger tender boats and staying on the top deck for a faster exit. The experience is described as a relaxed day of exploring the port, shopping for t-shirts, and meeting friends.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're about to get off of the ship take a tender booat in to the marina area hang out probably just in the port area check some stuff out

so glad that's over so they have different size tenders that tender right there left from midship

it's awesome so Captain ton is a place you can look online to see a menu or you know what I'll try to drop one in right here

everything was awesome Juan Carlos here was our guy well and andig elas was there too and uh we had a great lunch

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pay attention to tender boat tickets to be some of the first folks off the ship
Use an app on your phone to check the current exchange rate when paying in pesos
Stay on the top deck of the bigger shuttle back from Cabo to be the first one off

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting off the ship and into the portPay attention to tender boat tickets and get them early to be some of the first folks off
Vendors and sales pitchesBe prepared to get hit by vendors and practice saying 'I'm okay thanks' to decline
Exchange rates and pricesUse an app to check the current exchange rate and be aware that some places may try to take advantage

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the process of getting off the cruise ship and into Cabo for the day?
QWhat are the options and activities available in the Cabo San Lucas port area?
QHow can you ensure you get back on the ship on time?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Top: Water taxi to Madono Beach
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