Private Fishing Trip “All Inclusive” in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Cabo fishing is a full-day power trip. This private all inclusive charter gives you a boat just for your group, with equipment and live bait handled and lunch plus beer and sodas included. You’ll fish the Pacific side and the Sea of Cortez waters around Cabo, and the crew works with you on the techniques and tackle so you can actually enjoy the hunt.

My favorite part is how it feels built for real people. You show up, you fish, you eat, and you don’t have to haul gear. One thing to consider first, though, is that pickup is not included, and fish cleaning is not included, so plan your transport and what you will do with any catch.

Key things I’d focus on before you book

• Private boat for up to 4 keeps the day flexible and less crowded.
• All equipment provided, plus live bait and fishing licenses, so you can travel light.
• Lunch and drinks included, including beers, not just snacks.
• Crew guidance throughout, with help for first-timers and serious anglers.
• A route that can include El Arco plus beaches like Chileno and Los Amantes, depending on conditions.
• All inclusive does not mean fish cleaning, and that can matter if you want fillets.

How this Cabo private fishing day really works

This is the kind of Cabo activity that makes sense even if you are not a lifelong angler. You are not signing up for a vague fishing cruise. You are buying a private, all inclusive fishing block, roughly 8 hours long, based out of Cabo San Lucas with a captain and first mate on your boat the whole time.

The value is in the mix: you get a private setup, plus the stuff that usually turns into extra charges. Here, the basics are included, like live bait, fishing licenses, and your tackle and rods. Then you add the human part, the crew staying with you to help you fish and keep lines in the water.

Is it a guarantee of marlin? Nothing in ocean fishing is a guarantee. But the structure of the day is what makes this feel like an actual charter, not just time on a boat.

Price per group: what $625 covers, and what it does not

The price is $625 per group (up to 4 people) for the ~8 hour trip. If you fill the boat, it works out to about $156 per person, which is often the sweet spot in Cabo. For many people, the deciding factor is that you are not paying for gear rentals, bait, and licenses on top of the charter.

Included basics that help you avoid surprise spending:

• Captain and first mate
• Live bait
• Fishing licenses
• Bottled water, sodas, and beers
• Lunch plus snacks
• Fishers’ basics, like rods and tackle, since you do not need to bring your own
• Fishing boat available from a listed group of boats (you may be assigned one of several, like Blue Tail, Blue Tail II, El Pargo, Reel Tequila, Robalo, and others)

What is not included:

• Pick up service
• Fish cleaning

Also, tips are not listed as included. Some people budget for them anyway in Cabo, especially if the crew stays on you and keeps trying when conditions are rough. I recommend you plan for that possibility so you are not stuck thinking on the dock.

Starting point at IGY Marina: where your day begins

You meet at Cabo Sportfishing Crew IGY Marina E Dock, Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 18, Centro, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

This matters because it changes how you plan your morning. Since pickup is not included, you’ll want to either:

• Arrange your own taxi or rideshare to IGY Marina, or
• Build extra buffer time if you are coming from a hotel farther out

One more small practical note: the activity uses a mobile ticket, and confirmation is provided at booking time. That is useful, because you can show up with your phone instead of hunting paperwork.

Stop by El Arco: the famous landmark before the fishing work

One of the listed stops is El Arco de Cabo San Lucas. Even though the real purpose of the day is fishing, this stop helps set expectations for what kind of trip it is. It’s not “we leave the harbor and only care about the line.” You’ll likely get a quick look at Cabo’s best known photo spot during the day’s route.

The tradeoff is simple: if you are chasing maximum hours with bait in the water, any detour to sightsee can feel like wasted time. In practice, for many people it is worth it because Cabo’s coastline is part of the vacation feeling.

Chileno Bay and Playa el Chileno: where the mood often shifts

Your route includes Chileno Bay Los Cabos and Playa el Chileno. This area tends to be a good candidate for a smoother ride and a more relaxed fishing moment, especially compared with open stretches when the sea is jumpier.

From a value standpoint, these stops are also why this trip works for mixed groups. Even if not everyone is obsessed with marlin, you still get scenery, boat time that feels like a day off, and a chance to reset between fishing pushes.

If the water is rough, those little pauses and route choices can matter. In past experiences in this area, choppy conditions have shown up for some parties, so I’d pack basics like motion sickness meds if you are sensitive.

Playa de los Amantes and the return toward Cabo San Lucas

Another stop listed is Playa de los Amantes. Then you finish back at Cabo San Lucas at the dock. This part of the day is usually where the crew focuses on the final fishing window. You’ve already put in hours out on the water, and now it’s about ending strong or at least ending satisfied.

This is also where you should think about how you want the day to end:

• Do you care mostly about landing a big trophy fish?
• Or is catching a bunch of sport fish and enjoying the sea the main goal?

One more reason this matters: fish handling can affect your timing. The experience includes bait and fishing licenses and the crew will help during the ride, but fish cleaning is not included. If you plan to get anything processed, ask what options exist locally and whether they can coordinate something near the marina when you return.

What you can catch, and how the crew helps your chances

The waters around Cabo are known for sport fishing, and the day is set up to target species like:

• Marlin
• Dorado
• And other sport fish that show up during the day

The crew’s job is not just to drive. They help you fish. Expect guidance on using rods and techniques that match the fish they are trying for, plus help with re-rigging and bait changes.

Some very practical details show up in real-world outings:

• Crews may change bait and tackle repeatedly during the day to match what fish are responding to.
• When it’s working, it can happen fast, with hook ups and multiple active lines in a short window.
• If conditions are tough, the crew still tends to keep searching, repositioning, and adjusting.

You can also benefit from speaking up. If you want to try for smaller species or a different style of fishing, it helps to ask early and clearly. The best days seem to happen when the crew and your group are aligned on the plan.

Crew names you may run into

There are recurring names tied to strong experiences: Andres, Luis, Jorge, Gustavo, Jesus, Tito, Ivan, Ruben, Alex, Jose, Freddie, Joel, Juan, and Jesus shows up in multiple contexts too. Your actual captain and first mate depend on your assigned boat and day, but seeing those names on past charters is a good sign that this operation uses consistent staff.

Lunch, beer, and staying comfortable on the ride

Lunch and drinks are part of the all inclusive package, including sodas, beers, and bottled water, plus snacks. That turns the trip from a “survive until you’re done” boat day into something you can actually enjoy even if fishing slows.

This matters because fishing days can swing:

• If you are on fish early, the food feels like a break.
• If you are waiting longer, food and drinks keep morale up while the crew keeps working.

Comfort on a boat also depends on the sea state. Even in calm weather, Cabo can produce real swells. I recommend you bring sun protection, and if you know you get seasick, bring your solution. Even the best crew cannot control the ocean.

Dolphins and whales: Cabo adds wildlife when conditions cooperate

A few of the best memories tied to these outings involve wildlife. Some parties report whales and dolphins in the area, including sightings of humpback whales jumping nearby.

If you get lucky, you might treat the trip as “fishing with a side of whale watching,” and in Cabo you really can get close. Still, keep your mindset flexible. Whale sightings and fish bites are linked to the day’s patterns, not to anything you can force.

It is a private trip, so it changes the vibe

Because this is private for your group only, you get a different energy than a shared charter. It’s easier to:

• Ask questions
• Adjust what you want to target
• Take breaks and reposition without worrying about holding up strangers

It also changes how the crew interacts with you. When the boat is your space, the captain and first mate can spend more time teaching. That’s a big deal if this is your first deep water trip.

The one drawback to plan for: big fish trophies and extra decisions

This is the part I would not gloss over. With marlin in the mix, you might be offered trophy options during or right after your catch.

Here is how to protect yourself:

• Ask early what happens if you catch a marlin and want any kind of mounted trophy.
• Ask for the expected costs up front, and make sure you understand what size they measure and how pricing works.
• If fish processing or mounting is offered, confirm whether the services change your fish handling or return timeline.

I’m not telling you to expect problems. I am saying you should ask hard questions early, especially if you care about trophies. When the day is exciting and emotional, it is easy to agree to something that later feels expensive or different than you expected.

Should you book this private all inclusive Cabo sportfishing trip?

Book it if:

• You want a private boat for up to 4 and you value having gear, bait, licenses, and lunch and drinks handled.
• You like the idea of learning on the water, not just watching a captain work.
• Your group can handle the basic reality of ocean fishing, which means some days are better than others.

Skip or reconsider if:

• You need pickup included, because this one is no pickup, meet at IGY Marina.
• You want fish cleaning included, because it is not included.
• You care a lot about trophies or mounting and you do not want to deal with extra decisions on the dock. If you do want that route, plan to ask costs and process details before you say yes.

If you do book, bring a simple game plan: confirm your meeting time, set expectations that you are paying for a private fishing day with included essentials, and ask the crew what happens next if you catch your target fish. That way, you spend your day on the line, not in the follow-up questions.