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Bayliner 33 vs Sea Ray 36 vs Chaparral 28: which Cabo yacht for your group
For 6 to 8 people the Bayliner 33 is the one many groups of 6 to 8 pick: USD 599 for 2 hours with a cabin, a bathroom and a shaded cockpit. If you are 9 to 12, the Sea Ray 36 at USD 659 is the only one of the three that fits you. If you are 10 or fewer and want the lowest price, the Chaparral 28 at USD 519 wins, with no bathroom on board. All prices are per boat, tax included, captain included.
| Chaparral 28 | Bayliner 33 | Sea Ray 36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guests (max) | 10 | 8 | 12 |
| 2 hours | $519 | $599 | $659 |
| 3 hours | $709 | $869 | $929 |
| 4 hours | $909 | $1,139 | $1,219 |
| Per person, 6 guests (2 h / 4 h) | $87 / $152 | $100 / $190 | $110 / $203 |
| Per person, 8 guests (2 h / 4 h) | $65 / $114 | $75 / $142 | $82 / $152 |
| Per person, 10 guests (2 h / 4 h) | $52 / $91 | Does not fit | $66 / $122 |
| Per person, 12 guests (2 h / 4 h) | Does not fit | Does not fit | $55 / $102 |
| Shade | Oversized bimini top | Shaded cockpit with table | Shaded cockpit with table |
| Bathroom | No | Yes, head and cabin | Yes, head and cabin |
| Crew | Captain | Captain | Captain and deckhand |
| Included | Snorkel gear, lily pad, cooler, Bluetooth sound | Ice, bottled water, cooler, floating mat, snorkel gear | Bottled water and ice, cooler and towels, snorkel gear, floating mat, Bluetooth sound |
| Boards at | Orange Dock 1-B, by Captain Tony's | O Dock 2, by Arte Surf | Dock E, IGY Marina (by Ultrajewels) |
USD per boat, tax included. Per person is the boat price divided by the guests in that row, rounded.
Who each one is for
Chaparral 28. Friends who want the Arch, a swim and music for the least money. Open sport boat, big bimini, swim platform. Two hours covers Pelican Rock, the sea lions, the Arch and Lover's Beach. No bathroom, so plan for 2 or 3 hours, not 6.
Bayliner 33. Couples, families and groups of 6 to 8 who want somewhere to sit out of the sun, a bathroom and a cabin to change in. The best fit for a birthday or a family morning.
Sea Ray 36. The only one of the three that takes 9 to 12. You also get a deckhand who helps you on board, and towels. For 12 people it is the cheapest boat in the fleet per person: $55 each for 2 hours.
What is included on all three
Captain, fuel, snorkel gear, a floating mat, a cooler, 16% tax and the CONANP fee for the Arch area. One group per boat, never shared. Not included: food and drinks (bring your own, or order from our menu in the planner), a 15% crew tip, and anything you pay directly to a provider, such as the photographer (USD 180). We do not sell alcohol on board; guests 18 and over may bring their own.
Where you board
All three leave from Marina Cabo San Lucas, a short walk apart. Chaparral 28: Orange Dock 1-B, by Captain Tony's. Bayliner 33: O Dock 2, by Arte Surf. Sea Ray 36: Dock E, IGY Marina, by Ultrajewels. The map link and the meeting time come on your boarding pass. Departures run from 7 AM to 7 PM.
How to book on WhatsApp or iMessage
Send us the yacht, the number of guests and the date to +52 624 300 8029 (WhatsApp or iMessage). Suggested message: 'Hi! I'm looking at the Bayliner 33 for 8 guests on March 14. Is it available?' We reply in writing within 2 hours, 8 AM to 8 PM Cabo time, with the price and the dock. A deposit of a little over half of the total holds your date and your boat (the exact amount comes in your written confirmation), paid by secure Stripe link. The rest is paid at the dock, by card or in cash. Cancel more than 72 hours ahead and we refund 75%; 72 to 48 hours, 50%; under 48 hours, no refund. If the Port Captain closes the harbor, you choose a new date or a full refund.
Book by WhatsApp or iMessage: tell us the yacht, how many guests and the date, and we answer in writing within 2 hours, 8 AM to 8 PM Cabo time.
A written reply within 2 hours, 8 AM to 8 PM Cabo time.
FAQ
Questions people ask
A written reply within 2 hours, 8 AM to 8 PM Cabo time.
Which of the three is cheapest per person?
For 6 to 8 guests, the Chaparral 28: $87 each for 2 hours with 6, $65 with 8. For 10, still the Chaparral at $52. For 11 or 12, only the Sea Ray 36 fits, at $55 each for 2 hours.
Does the Chaparral 28 have a bathroom?
No. It is an open sport boat with a large bimini for shade. The Bayliner 33 and the Sea Ray 36 both have a head and a cabin.
We are 9 people. Which one?
The Sea Ray 36. The Bayliner 33 stops at 8 and the limit does not bend, children included. The Sea Ray 36 is $659 for 2 hours, about $73 each with 9.
Can we bring our own drinks?
Yes. Every boat has a cooler. We do not sell alcohol on board; guests 18 and over may bring their own. Food, sodas and water can be ordered from our menu when you book.
Is 2 hours enough to see the Arch?
Yes. The 2 hour route is 4.7 miles round trip: Pelican Rock, the sea lion colony, the Arch, Lover's Beach and back along Medano Beach, with a swim stop. Add a third hour if you want more time in the water.
Do these boats go whale watching?
Yes, from November to April. Whales are wild animals, so no one can promise a sighting. The captain keeps the legal distance under NOM-131-SEMARNAT-2010 (60 or 80 meters, depending on the boat's length).
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