FAQs
PELICAN CHARTER BOAT TOURS

Charters for 2, 3, or 4 hours long can be booked directly online. You can add additional hours, subject to availability, to your charter in advance for an additional cost by contacting us directly prior to your charter.

Pelican X has a capacity of up to 45 guests per charter, excluding crew.

Pelican 11 has a capacity of up to 45 guests per charter, excluding crew.

Pelican 13 has a capacity of up to 30 guests per charter, excluding crew.

Pelican 17 has a capacity of up to 80 guests per charter, excluding crew.

Expedition Boat has a capacity of 8 guests per charter, excluding crew.

• Pelican X: The Pelican X boat is stylishly appointed with modern teak furnishings, comfortable sofas, chairs, side tables, and high-top tables. In addition, the boat also offers plenty of built-in banquette seating on both the first and second-level areas, with partial shade, and a full bar area on the first level.
• Pelican 11: Pelican 11 features comfortable sun beds and beautiful lounge and table seating adaptable to your event needs. The first floor offers plenty of shade, and the second floor offers partial shade. Available for a 4-course menu and tableware.
• Pelican 13: Pelican 13 features sun beds and comfortable lounge seating. The first floor offers plenty of shade.
• Pelican 17:  Main Deck: Full bar area, two plunge pools (ocean water), open teak wood front terrace, and lounge seating. Second Deck: Lounge seating

We recommend that guests wear soft white-sole shoes or sandals. High heels are NOT recommended for safety reasons.

We also recommend bringing a light coat or sweater, as the weather conditions can sometimes change and become cooler at sea. It's ideal to bring comfortable clothing, sandals, low shoes, a swimsuit, sunblock, sunglasses, a hat, and, most importantly, your camera to capture the amazing experience.

Each boat is equipped with 20 towels per trip.

• Pelican X is located at the Cabo San Lucas Marina, Dock B, in front of Puerto Paradiso Mall – Luxury Ave. entrance.
• Pelican 11 is located at the Cabo San Lucas Marina, Dock K, in front of Agua Salada Restaurant.
• Pelican 13 is located at the Marina Fundadores, Dock 10, Finger 46, in front of the Luis Bulnes statue and roundabout.
• Pelican 17 is located at the Cabo San Lucas Marina, Dock N, in front of Baja Cantina Restaurant.
• Expedition (Cabo San Lucas) is location at the Marina Fundadores, Dock 9, Finger 11, in front of the Luis Bulnes statue and roundabout.
• Expedition (San José del Cabo) is located at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos, Dock K.

You have the option of reserving a charter with either a deposit of $1,000 USD + fees or you can pay in full at the time of booking. If you book with a deposit, final payments are due 15 days prior to the sailing date.

• 30 days prior to the charter: 100% refund
• 29–16 days prior to the charter: 50% refund
• Within 15 days of the charter: 100% nonrefundable

Depending on the size of your group, we can arrange either an SUV, sprinter, or coach to collect you and your guests from your hotel and take you directly to the main marina, where you will be greeted by your host who will escort you onboard the charter. Please note that there are rates associated with these transfers. Any yacht charters that are forced to cancel due to weather conditions are 100% refundable.

We only coordinate transportation from the hotel to the marina and back to the hotel.

Our charter boats are not designed or equipped for an overnight charter. All our boats are designed for luxury boating experiences and only operate during the day and for sunset cruises.

All Pelican Cabo boats, including both Expedition Boats, are equipped with Bluetooth audio systems. Guests can connect their own devices to play their personal music playlists.

All yacht charters offer a variety of activities and experiences. All charter activities include snorkeling gear, two paddleboards, a floating water mat, and whale watching during the season (only on Pelican 17).

The Sea of Cortez is an amazing marine life sanctuary, filled with blue whales that come through during their migration from January to March. Schools of manta rays feed throughout the day, and you'll see beautiful schools of bottlenose dolphins in the wild, seals, triggerfish, and parrotfish. The best part is that you can get up close and personal with some of our marine friends right there in the water. You will also visit Land’s End, the tip of the Baja Peninsula, the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, the Sea Lion Colony, Lover's Beach for snorkeling, and Pelican Rock.

• Pelican X has 2 restrooms, one specially designed for men's use.
• Pelican 11 has 2 restrooms.
• Pelican 13 has 2 restrooms.
• Pelican 17 has 3 restrooms, one specially designed for men's use.

We do NOT allow guests to bring their own food on board due to limited space, refrigeration, and heating facilities. We prefer that you select from our menu options, which we can adjust and modify to accommodate any dietary requirements.

This option is only available on Pelican 11.

Please contact us directly with your requests.

All charters, with the exception of the Expedition Boat, include standard minimal catering in the rate. The Expedition Boat includes snacks and refreshments. Upgraded food and beverage packages are also available and can be customized to your tastes and dietary requirements.

Yes, kids are welcome on board as long as they are accompanied by an adult. We also have life vests on board for children's safety.

We can reschedule your charter to a different day or offer a full refund.

Please note that all charters have stairs to board, and Pelican 17 requires stairs to access the restrooms.