Los Cabos
Sailing in Los Cabos: catamarans, small groups and what you pay
Small-group sailing trips in Los Cabos cost $90–$160 per person for three to four hours, usually on a sailing catamaran capped at 20 to 40 guests, and typically combine a snorkel stop with lunch and open bar. They are the middle ground between a party boat and a private yacht charter.
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Key facts
- Typical price
- $90–$160 per person
- Typical duration
- 3–4 hours
- Typical group size
- 20–40 guests
- Calmest water
- November–April
Sailing catamarans occupy the useful middle of the Los Cabos boat market. They cost roughly twice a party-boat ticket and a fifth of a private charter, and they cap guest numbers low enough that you get a seat, a view and a conversation.
The standard itinerary runs out past Land's End, north along the Corridor to Santa María or Chileno for a 45-minute snorkel stop, then back under sail if the wind cooperates.
Wind is most reliable in winter and spring. In September and October the water is warmest but the afternoon can go glassy, which means motoring.
Best based in Cabo San Lucas. Season: Year-round; calmest November–April.
Sailing in Los Cabos: common questions
How much is a sailing trip in Cabo?
$90–$160 per person for a three to four hour small-group sail with snorkelling, lunch and open bar included. Private sailing charters start around $900 for the boat.
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