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Yacht charters in Cabo San Lucas

Otaduy Yachts runs private, crewed, all inclusive charters to Cabo San Lucas from Marina Puerto Los Cabos. The company is family owned, has operated its own fleet since 2003, and every yacht sails with its own captain and crew.

A yacht cruising the Los Cabos corridor at sunset

The route to the Arch

Charters depart Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San José del Cabo and run the corridor toward Cabo San Lucas. The route passes the coves of Palmilla, the marine sanctuaries at Chileno Bay and Santa María Bay, and Pelican Rock at the mouth of the Cabo San Lucas bay, before reaching the granite arch at Land’s End. From the water you approach the Arch the way it should be seen: past Lover’s Beach and the sea lion colony, with the captain holding position for photos away from the panga traffic.

Groups who want the full Cabo San Lucas experience finish at Médano Beach, the anchorage in front of the bars and beach clubs, with the swim platform down. Afternoon departures run the same route in reverse and end with the sunset behind Land’s End. You can plan the exact route yourself, stop by stop, with the itinerary builder, and the crew adjusts on the day to sea state and season.

Which yacht fits your group

The fleet is five yachts, all owned and operated by Otaduy, never brokered from third parties. For couples and small groups, Bésame, a 2024 Pardo 43, takes up to 10 guests along the corridor. For families and mid size groups, CIAO, a Pardo 50 with Seakeeper stabilization, takes 16, and Telemachus, a Nautitech 46 sailing catamaran, takes 18 under sail. For larger celebrations, Cardinale, an Azimut 70 Flybridge with four cabins, takes 20, and GO, the 112 foot Leopard flagship with a crew of eight, hosts up to 30 day guests with a waterslide off the upper deck.

What all inclusive means here

Every charter includes the captain and crew, fuel, food prepared aboard, open bar, and snorkeling gear. Water toys vary by yacht and are listed on each yacht page; the fleet carries Seabobs, stand up paddleboards, and on the larger yachts inflatable platforms and the waterslide. There is no fuel surcharge added afterward and no self skippered option: this is a crewed service, so nobody in your group needs a license or any experience on the water.

Pricing is per yacht and duration rather than per person, so a full group often costs less per guest than a shared party boat, with none of the crowd. Availability and quotes are confirmed directly by the team on WhatsApp or through the charter page.

Getting aboard

The marina berth is in San José del Cabo, about 40 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas by road. Ground transportation is arranged when you book. If you are staying at a resort along the corridor, the yacht can collect your group directly from the beach at Palmilla, Chileno, or Santa María, so the day starts at your hotel rather than at the dock. More on the coastline itself is on the Los Cabos destination page, and if you are weighing durations and group sizes, the yacht rental page breaks those down.

Questions

Cabo San Lucas charter questions

How many hours do I need to see the Arch?
Plan at least six hours if you want the Arch plus a proper swimming stop. The Arch sits at the far end of the corridor from Marina Puerto Los Cabos, so shorter charters of two to four hours are better spent at the bays closer to the marina, and six or eight hour days cover the full route comfortably.
Where do Cabo San Lucas charters depart from?
The fleet is based at Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San José del Cabo. Ground transportation from hotels and villas anywhere in Los Cabos, including downtown Cabo San Lucas, can be arranged when you book.
Can you pick us up from our hotel?
Yes. The team arranges ground transportation to the marina from hotels and villas across Los Cabos. Guests staying at beach resorts along the corridor can also step aboard directly from the beach at Palmilla, Chileno, or Santa María.
What is included in the charter?
Charters on the Otaduy fleet are crewed and all inclusive: captain and crew, fuel, food, open bar, and snorkeling gear. Each yacht page lists its own inclusions and the water toys it carries.
How many guests can one yacht take?
The fleet covers every group size: Bésame takes up to 10 day guests, CIAO 16, Telemachus 18, Cardinale 20, and GO, the 112 foot flagship, up to 30. For larger events the team can run more than one yacht together.
When is whale season in Cabo San Lucas?
Gray and humpback whales are in Los Cabos waters from December to April. Charters in those months regularly see whales along the corridor without changing course.
Do I need any boating experience?
No. Every charter is fully crewed by a professional captain and crew. You and your group are guests from the moment you step aboard.