Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas Port
Guide to Cruise Ports and Terminals
Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port
Cabo San Lucas is a city of 60,000 people located on the Mexican Riviera at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula. It is a popular port-of-call for cruise ship passengers and a party destinations for others.
All cruise ships visiting Cabo San Lucas must anchor offshore. Passengers are then tendered to the Tender Pier at Cabo Marina. A beautiful pedestrian pathway runs from the pier right around the harbor.
Public Transportation
Port Shuttle
Because cruise passengers are tendered directly to the marina in Cabo San Lucas, a port shuttle is not needed.
Bus Service
Local buses connect Cabo San Lucas to San Jose del Cabo and the beaches and resorts in the "Tourist Corridor". Buses depart every 15 minutes. Fares are USD $2.50 each way.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Visitor Information
Cabo San Lucas
Top tourist attraction in Cabo San Lucas include the following:
- Playa El Medano (long sandy beach)
- Lover's Beach (Paya del Amor) - accessible only by boat
- Stone Arch (El Arco)
- Los Frailes (The Friars) - rock formation
- Marina and waterfront strip (bars, restaurants)
- The "Old Town"
- Flee Market (near the tender dock)
Things to do in Cabo:
- Walk the town - it's pedestrian-friendly.
- Water taxi tour to the Arch of Cabo and Lover's Beach from the tender pier.
- Whale watching tour
- Sport fishing and diving
- Golfing (between Cabo and San Jose del Cabo)
- Boat tour to snorkeling beach
Map of Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port
View map of Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port. Note: Passengers must tender to Cabo Marina.
Mexico Currency
The currency used in Mexico is the Mexican peso.
Weather in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas enjoy a warm and arid climate year-round. The town enjoys 350 days of sunshine each year. The best time of year to visit is from December to February, when maximum temperatures are below 30 degrees celcius.
Average daily temperatures by month are as follows:
| Month | Minimum | Maximum | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 26 | 3 mm |
| Feb | 12 | 29 | 5 mm |
| Mar | 13 | 30 | 7 mm |
| April | 15 | 33 | 4 mm |
| May | 17 | 35 | 8mm |
| June | 21 | 37 | 107 mm |
| July | 24 | 37 | 107 mm |
| Aug | 24 | 37 | 75 mm |
| Sept | 23 | 36 | 65 mm |
| Oct | 21 | 35 | 43 mm |
| Nov | 16 | 32 | 8 mm |
| Dec | 13 | 28 | 6 mm |
Free Wifi Service
Wi-Fi access is available at many restaurants and cafes in Cabo San Lucas Mexico including Starbucks, Cabo Coffee Company and Cafe Cabo.
