Private Yacht Ultimate Fishing and Snorkeling Adventure – 6 Hours

A private yacht, a fishing boat, and a floating beach base all come together on this six-hour Cabo San Lucas outing. You can chase a serious catch, swim and snorkel near Santa Maria or Chileno Bay, or simply enjoy the ride with food and drinks close at hand. The crew, including Omar and Jorge, focuses on keeping the day easy and personal.

I like the private format, since your group does not share the boat with strangers or follow a rigid stop-by-stop schedule. I also like the family-friendly mix of activities: fishing for some, snorkeling and paddle boarding for others, with towels, snacks, soft drinks, alcohol, and bottled water included.

The main drawback is the price: at $699 per person, this is a major splurge. The early 7:00 am start and possible motion sickness also deserve attention, especially if your group includes children or anyone who is uneasy on the water.

Key points to know before you book

• Private six-hour yacht: Your group has the boat to itself, with flexible time at the stops.
• Fishing and beach time: You can focus on catching fish or spend more time swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing.
• El Arco and three Cabo bays: The route includes the famous Arch, Santa Maria, and Chileno Bay.
• Open bar and onboard food: Snacks, alcohol, soda, water, and towels are included.
• Personal crew service: Omar and Jorge are specifically associated with attentive service, good snacks, and cooking a mahi mahi catch onboard.
• Weather matters: Poor conditions can lead to a rescheduled trip or full refund, and motion sickness medication is recommended.

A private yacht day built around your group

The best way to understand this excursion is as a flexible ocean day rather than a standard fishing charter. You are not locked into fishing from the first minute until the last. If one person wants to fish, another wants to snorkel, and someone else wants to sit in the sun with a cold drink, the setup is designed to handle all three.

That flexibility matters for families and mixed-age groups. A dedicated angler can use the fishing equipment and follow the captain toward promising water, while less interested companions can swim, paddle board, or relax onboard. You are paying for a private boat, so the day can be shaped around your group instead of a shared schedule.

The six-hour duration gives you enough time for several different activities without making the trip feel like a quick harbor ride. Still, six hours passes quickly once you allow time for cruising, fishing, swimming, and moving between locations. I would treat this as one substantial half-day outing, not a full-day replacement for every other Cabo activity.

Setting out from Cabo’s marina at 7:00 am

The meeting point is Book Now Adventures at Edificio Posada, on Boulevard Lázaro Cárdenas in the marina area of central Cabo San Lucas. The tour begins at 7:00 am and returns to the same meeting point.

That early departure is useful if fishing conditions and boat traffic are better in the morning. It also leaves your afternoon open for a relaxed meal, a hotel pool, or another activity. The tradeoff is simple: you need to be ready early, and a late breakfast is not part of the plan.

The meeting point is near public transportation, which helps if you are staying in or around central Cabo. The information provided does not include hotel pickup, so I would plan to reach the listed starting point on your own and confirm the exact check-in details after booking.

Because this is a private trip, only your group participates. That can make a large difference in comfort. You are not negotiating for space around fishing gear, waiting for strangers to finish snorkeling, or trying to agree on music, swimming time, and stops with people you have never met.

El Arco gives the morning a clear highlight

The first major sight is El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, the famous rock formation at the meeting point of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. The stop is used for photographs and for seeing the area’s sea lions.

El Arco is one of Cabo’s defining sights, but the value here is not just taking another picture. Seeing it from a private yacht gives your group room to enjoy the view at its own pace, subject to the captain’s route and sea conditions. The nearby sea lions add movement and character to what might otherwise be a short photo stop.

Bring your phone or camera, but protect it from spray. The boat is also a working fishing and water-activity platform, so this is not a polished sightseeing cruise where every minute is devoted to narration. The emphasis is on getting you near the sights and then making the most of the water.

The listed itinerary assigns about four hours to the main route through El Arco, Santa Maria, and Chileno Bay, while also noting that private groups can spend as much time as they want at each location. Those details suggest a flexible block rather than a strict minute-by-minute program. Your captain will decide how the day fits together based on your interests, fishing options, and conditions.

Santa Maria and Chileno Bay are the swimming stops

Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay provide the calmer, more recreation-focused side of the outing. Both are included in the route, and the trip specifically identifies the area as a good place for swimming and snorkeling.

This is where the private format becomes especially useful. If your group wants a longer swim, you can ask about spending more time in the water. If the children are finished after a short session, you can return to the yacht and move on. The crew can help make the day work for different comfort levels, though the exact amount of time at each bay depends on conditions and the captain’s judgment.

Snorkeling gear and towels are included, so you do not need to arrange separate equipment. Paddle boarding is also available as one of the possible water activities. The provided information does not specify the brand or quantity of equipment, so if several people want to use the same activity at once, it is sensible to ask when booking.

The bays are not just filler between fishing areas. They give non-anglers something worthwhile to do and keep the trip from feeling like a long wait for a bite. You can swim, snorkel, paddle board, or sit back with a drink while the fishing-focused part of the group stays engaged.

Fishing is flexible, not guaranteed

The fishing side is presented as a serious option, with quality equipment and a captain who will seek the best available conditions. That makes this more than a sightseeing yacht with a fishing rod added as an afterthought.

Still, no fishing trip can promise a big catch. Fish, weather, water conditions, and timing all have a say. You should book this for the full experience, not only for the chance to bring home a trophy.

The private setup lets the captain balance fishing with the rest of your day. If conditions look promising, you can give fishing more time. If the catch is slow, the group can move toward snorkeling or swimming rather than spending the whole trip staring at empty lines.

A particularly nice touch is the possibility of preparing a catch onboard. Omar and Jorge were praised for cooking one of the mahi mahi caught during the trip, turning the fishing result into part of lunch. That is a memorable detail, but it should be understood as dependent on catching suitable fish and on what the crew can prepare that day.

The crew’s attitude also matters here. The strongest praise centers on Omar and Jorge going beyond basic service, with the captain and crew staying enthusiastic about fishing and making the activity fun. For a first-time angler, that energy can make the process feel less technical and more inviting.

What is included onboard

The package covers the practical items that can make or break a boat day:

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

The open bar and snacks make the $699 price easier to assess, especially for a group that wants a private yacht rather than a basic shared fishing trip. You are not paying only for transport between Cabo and a bay. You are also paying for space, crew service, flexible timing, fishing access, and a supply of drinks and light food.

Do not forget sunblock. It is specifically not included, and six hours on the water means you will need more protection than you might expect. Bring your own sunscreen, along with a hat and comfortable clothing suitable for sun, spray, and swimming.

The provided details do not list a full meal, so do not assume that snacks replace lunch for everyone. If your group has hearty appetites, ask the operator what snacks are served and whether additional food can be arranged.

How the $699 price measures up

At $699 per person, this sits firmly in the luxury category. The cost makes the most sense when you have a group that values privacy and will use several parts of the experience: fishing, snorkeling, swimming, paddle boarding, sightseeing, and the onboard food and drinks.

It is harder to justify if only one person plans to fish while everyone else expects a short sightseeing cruise. In that case, a less expensive shared boat or a shorter activity may fit better.

Group discounts are available, though the supplied details do not state the discount amount or the number of people required. Ask for the current group rate before booking, since that could change the value considerably for a family or larger party.

I would compare the total cost with the price of separate fishing and snorkeling activities, not with a basic boat ride. A private charter often costs more because the boat and crew are reserved for your party. Here, the ability to change the pace and combine several activities is the main reason to consider the expense.

The five-star rating from 25 reviews and a 100 percent recommendation record point to consistently strong satisfaction, especially with the crew and onboard service. That is encouraging, but it does not remove the practical questions about weather, seasickness, or whether your group will use the full range of included activities.

Comfort, weather, and motion sickness

The experience requires good weather. If poor conditions cause a cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. That policy is helpful, but it also means you should avoid building an inflexible same-day schedule around the boat.

Motion sickness medication is recommended. Even people who feel fine on land can react differently after several hours on open water, especially when the yacht is stopped for fishing or when the sea is unsettled. Speak with a medical professional about suitable medication before the trip, and take it according to the product instructions.

Most people can participate, but the outing still involves a boat, swimming, and snorkeling. The available details do not promise a specific accessibility setup, so anyone with mobility concerns should contact the provider before booking.

The crew’s flexibility is a strength, but it cannot control the sea. Your best day will come from treating the route as adaptable and being ready to switch from fishing to sightseeing or from snorkeling to time onboard if conditions change.

Who will get the most from this yacht trip

I would recommend this for families, couples traveling with friends, and private groups that do not all want the same activity. It is especially suitable when one person wants to fish and another would rather swim or snorkel.

It also works well for people who prefer service and privacy over the lowest possible price. The included drinks, snacks, towels, and equipment reduce the number of details you need to organize yourself.

This is less suitable for a strict budget, a short Cabo visit with no room for a six-hour outing, or anyone who wants a guaranteed catch. It may also disappoint you if you expect a formal lunch, a detailed natural-history talk, or a fixed sightseeing schedule, since those features are not promised.

Final call: book it if your group values choice

Book this private yacht if your ideal Cabo day includes several ingredients at once: a chance to fish, time in the water, photos at El Arco, comfortable cruising, and a crew focused on your group. Omar and Jorge add a strong personal touch, and the possibility of eating freshly cooked mahi mahi makes the day feel more special than a standard boat outing.

Think twice if $699 per person would create pressure, if your group has little interest in fishing or swimming, or if anyone is highly prone to motion sickness. Ask about group discounts, the snack menu, equipment availability, and the likely plan for your preferred activities before paying.

For a group that will use the yacht as a private base for both fishing and beach time, this is a polished, flexible Cabo splurge. For everyone else, the value depends on how much of those six hours you will actually spend in the water or on the fishing side.

FAQ

How long is the private yacht experience?

The trip lasts approximately six hours.

What time does the activity begin?

The stated start time is 7:00 am.

Where does the tour begin?

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

Where does the activity end?

It ends back at the same meeting point.

Is this a private activity?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private tour.

Which places are included in the route?

The route includes El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, Santa Maria Bay, 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. Sunblock is not included.

What happens if the weather is poor?

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