Thar She Blows!! Fun Family Adventure on the Buccaneer Queen in Cabo San Lucas
If you and your family are looking for a fun Cabo adventure everyone can enjoy, you will want to take a trip on the famous Buccaneer Queen!
Although it may seem cheesy at first glance, the Buccaneer Queen All-Inclusive Tour provides a fun, safe, and entertaining tour around the beautiful Sea of Cortez. Get an up close and personal view of the Cabo San Lucas Arch, Lovers Beach, and visit Chileno Bay, where you will literally jump off the boat for your own private snorkel tour!
The Buccaneer Queen is staffed with a fun and lively bunch that are genuinely excited to have you on board. Tap into your inner pirate on this fantastic 96-foot-long wooden ship, where you can enjoy unlimited drinks!
Still not convinced? We took the tour for ourselves and lived to tell you about the awesome voyage.
The Buccaneer Queen has four tours each day. Each tour provides plenty of food and drink, live entertainment and games, and a snorkeling experience at Chileno Bay (except the sunset tour).
The large (and hard to miss) boat was built in 1968 in Coronado, California, crafted to replicate the Galleon that sailed to different waters many years ago by ferocious pirates in search of treasure. The Buccaneer Queen tour takes you on an exciting adventure where you can experience the spirit of these historical characters and their transgressions firsthand!
The Buccaneer Queen sails daily, offering a variety of tours, including a snorkel tour, a whale-watching tour (seasonal), and a sunset tour. You can also book a private tour for large families and corporate outings.
The Exotic Estates team took a lunchtime snorkel tour, and we arrived to check in for our voyage about 30 minutes before departure point, conveniently located at the Can San Lucas Marina just behind the Breathless Hotel. Once we settled with the front desk and turned the corner, we sat in the docking area, which was filled with comfortable seating and friendly bartenders eager to take your drink order.
This is the perfect place to enjoy a cold Mexican Beer or cocktail. If you are dehydrated from the night before, be sure to drink plenty of water! (Note that if you are planning to get in the water, you cannot drink once you get on the boat before the snorkeling tour. But be prepared for some after-snorkel tequila madness)!
We boarded the massive vessel right on time, where we found a seat for our group. Our tour was on a Monday, which is less busy than usual. If you are looking for the full party experience, book your tour on a Saturday or Sunday, as those days are expected to be the busiest. If you prefer a tour with more breathing room for the family, try to book during the week.
Upon our departure from the Cabo San Lucas Marina, we were greeted with a fruity (non-alcoholic) beverage and introduced to the pirates! Look around and try to spot your Exotic Estates vacation rental!
The expedition's first stop is the famous (and beautiful) Cabo San Lucas Arch. The Buccaneer Queen stops long enough for you to snap selfies and photos before charging on.
Once the pirate tour had officially begun, we took a bite of some fresh watermelon (with a dash of Mexican spices), and the games began!
We won't giveaway the entire experience, but take a look at the photos for a good idea of your expected on-board entertainment.
Now that the pirate tour has officially begun, take a bite out of some fresh watermelon (with a dash of Mexican spices) and let the games begin!
We won’t giveaway the entire experience, but take a look at the photos for a good idea of your expected on-board entertainment.
About an hour into the voyage, you will arrive at the beautiful Chileno Bay just northeast of Cabo San Lucas. The tour provides all guests with a snorkeling mask and fins, so you do not need to bring these items with you. Once the anchor is in, put on your mask and fins and prepare to walk to plank, matey!
One of the tour's staff will lead the snorkel and take the group safely to the best spot for finding fish and rock formations. The Cabo San Lucas Harbor Patrol requires everyone to wear a life jacket at all times, but if you are a strong swimmer, you can secure the vest around your wrist while you swim. Since you will be in the water for about 45 minutes, you might enjoy a break on the life vest!
Once you return to the ship, take a fresh-water shower and get ready to party! The staff will serve a delicious Mexican meal and open alcoholic beverages to those 18+; the day is packed with kid-friendly fun and adult-friendly beverages. Enjoy a cold margarita and get ready for more amusing (and loud) pirate shenanigans!
When you return to the dock, you and the family will wish it wasn't over.
For more information on booking your tour with the Buccaneer Queen, Visit Wild Cabo to book a Buccaneer Queen tour!
Written by Shanon Searls
