Prices
Cheapest private boat in Cabo San Lucas (2026 prices)
The cheapest private boat in Cabo San Lucas is the Chaparral 28: USD 519 for 2 hours, up to 10 guests, captain and tax included, so $52 per person with a full boat. The cheapest per person for a big group is the Pontoon 38: USD 869 for 2 hours split 18 ways is $48 each. Nothing here is shared.
| Boat | Price (2 h) | Per person, full boat | Guests | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral 28 | $519 | $52 | 10 | Open sport boat, bimini, snorkel gear, sound system. No bathroom. |
| Bayliner 30 | $549 | $92 | 6 | Cabin and head, water and sodas, snorkel gear. |
| Bayliner 33 | $599 | $75 | 8 | Cabin and head, shaded cockpit, snorkel gear. |
| Sea Ray 36 | $659 | $55 | 12 | Captain and deckhand, towels, cabin and head. |
| Pontoon 38 | $869 | $48 | 18 | Two decks, water slide, enclosed head with shower, deckhand. |
| Sea Ray 40 | $879 | $73 | 12 | Flybridge, deckhand, towels. |
| Maxum 45 / Regal 45 | $999 | $83 | 12 | A/C cabin, crew. |
| Azimut 45 Flybridge | $1,249 | $104 | 12 | Two cabins, two heads, paddle board. |
| Sea Ray 55 | $2,129 (3 h min) | $142 | 15 | A/C, floating pool, paddle board. |
| Sea Ray 65 | $2,509 (3 h min) | $209 | 12 | Boards at Fisherman's Landing, by the Cabo Escape terminal; all-inclusive option. |
| Azimut 70 | $4,199 (3 h min) | $350 | 12 | All-inclusive: menu, beer and cocktails, crew of three. |
| McKinna 70 | $4,499 (3 h min) | $375 | 12 | Chef on board, crew of five, drinks served. |
Ranked by the 2 hour price, USD per boat, tax included. Per person assumes a full boat, rounded.
What you give up on the cheapest boat, and what you do not
You give up: a bathroom, a cabin, a deckhand and towels. You do not give up: a licensed captain, a private boat for your group only, the same route to the Arch everyone else takes, snorkel gear, a floating mat, a cooler, a sound system and tax already in the price. The Arch is about 2.3 miles from the dock; the Chaparral gets there in minutes.
If a bathroom matters, the Bayliner 30 (6 guests) or Bayliner 33 (8 guests) adds one for $30 to $80 more. If you are 11 or more, skip to the Sea Ray 36 or the Pontoon 38: per person they are cheaper than anything smaller.
Cheapest by group size
- 2 to 4 people: Chaparral 28, $519. With a bathroom: Bayliner 30, $549.
- 5 to 6: Chaparral 28, $87 each with 6. With a bathroom: Bayliner 30, $92 each.
- 7 to 8: Chaparral 28, $65 each. With a bathroom: Bayliner 33, $75 each.
- 9 to 10: Chaparral 28, $52 each. With a bathroom and a deckhand: Sea Ray 36, $66 each with 10.
- 11 to 12: Sea Ray 36, $55 each with 12.
- 13 to 18: Pontoon 38, $48 each with 18.
For 3 and 4 hours, see the full table by yacht in our yacht rental cost guide, or the page by group size.
What is included on every boat
Captain, fuel, 16% tax, the CONANP fee for the Arch area, snorkel gear, a floating mat and a cooler. One group per boat. Not included: food and drinks (bring your own or order from our menu), a 15% crew tip, and extras paid directly to the provider. We do not sell alcohol on board; guests 18 and over may bring their own.
Where you board
Chaparral 28: Orange Dock 1-B, by Captain Tony's. Bayliner 30: Dock 1-A (Zaidas), O Dock by Captain Tony's. Bayliner 33: O Dock 2, by Arte Surf. Sea Ray 36 and Pontoon 38: Dock E, IGY Marina, by Ultrajewels. All in Marina Cabo San Lucas; the map link comes on your boarding pass.
How to book on WhatsApp or iMessage
Message +52 624 300 8029 (WhatsApp or iMessage) with the boat, the number of guests and the date. Suggested message: 'Hi! I'm looking at the Chaparral 28 for 6 guests on February 20. Is it available?' We reply in writing within 2 hours, 8 AM to 8 PM Cabo time. A deposit of a little over half of the total holds your date (the exact amount comes in your written confirmation), by secure Stripe link; the rest is paid at the dock by card or cash. Cancellation: more than 72 hours ahead, 75% back; 72 to 48 hours, 50%; under 48 hours, no refund. Harbor closed by the Port Captain: new date or 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.
Is the $519 boat shared with other people?
No. Every boat we run is private: your group only, your route, your music. $519 is the price for the whole Chaparral 28 for 2 hours, not per person.
What does the $519 include?
Captain, fuel, 16% tax, the CONANP fee for the Arch area, snorkel gear, a lily pad floating mat, a cooler and a Bluetooth sound system. Bring your own ice, food and drinks, or order them from our menu when you book.
Is there anything cheaper than a private boat in Cabo?
Shared boats and water taxis exist on Medano Beach; we only run private charters. Once you are six or more, a private 2 hour boat usually costs each person about what a shared seat does, and you set the schedule.
How much is the deposit?
A little over half of the total; the exact amount comes in your written confirmation. You pay the rest at the dock.
Can we pay everything in cash at the dock?
Only if agreed before you book. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you how to hold the date.
Do I tip the captain?
A 15% crew tip is customary in Cabo and is not included in any price. On a $519 charter that is about $78, in cash or by card at the dock.
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