Los Cabos
Private yacht charters in Los Cabos: real prices by boat size
Private yacht charters in Los Cabos start around $600 for a three-hour trip on a 35-foot boat and run to $3,500 and beyond for a full day on a 60-foot-plus yacht with crew. Prices are per boat, not per person, which makes them competitive with group tours from about eight guests up.
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Key facts
- 35ft, 3 hours
- From about $600 per boat
- 45ft, half day
- $1,200–$1,900 per boat
- 60ft+, full day
- $2,800–$3,500 and up
- Pricing basis
- Per boat, not per person
- Usually extra
- Crew gratuity, 15–20%
Cabo San Lucas marina has one of the deepest charter fleets in Mexico, a legacy of the sport fishing industry. Boats are priced by length, hour block and crew, and almost always include fuel, a captain and a deckhand within the local cruising area.
Standard inclusions are soft drinks, ice, snorkel gear and a basic bar. Food is normally an add-on at $25–$45 per head. Crew gratuity of 15–20% is expected and is not in the quoted price.
The cruising area for the base rate is Land's End to Santa María. Running north to Chileno or Palmilla, or west into the Pacific, usually adds an hour block.
Best based in Cabo San Lucas. Season: Year-round.
Luxury yacht charters in Los Cabos: common questions
How much is it to rent a yacht in Cabo for a day?
A 45-foot yacht for a half day is typically $1,200–$1,900 for the boat. A 60-foot-plus yacht for a full day runs $2,800–$3,500 and up. Add 15–20% crew gratuity and $25–$45 per person if you want catering.
Is a private charter cheaper than a group tour in Cabo?
Above roughly eight people, often yes. Ten guests on a $110 group sailing tour is $1,100, which is close to a half-day 45-foot private charter with a crew.
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