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In the bay, we quietly sailed past the majestic rock formations that comprise Land’s End. We took pictures of Cabo; the marina; the million–dollar, cliff–hanging homes of Pedregal; Lover’s Beach; a sea lion colony and the famous arch with a pirate ship replica out of Cabo framed within. What luck!
Once past the wind–sheltering rock formations of Land’s End (marking the confluence of the Sea of Cortés with the Pacific Ocean), the boat picked up speed. The wind velocity can go from nothing in the bay to 25 knots or more just around the corner on the Pacific side.
And that is where our sailing adventure really began. The sails filled and La Princesa flew. Being a large catamaran, the boat didn’t heel over like a sailboat, but just went into a fast–forward mode. No rocking or rolling––she was solid as granite–– as we seem to fly faster and faster. We chased the golden horizon for about three miles before heading back to our landlubber status.
More photos were taken of Land’s End surrounded by the last of the sun’s golden rays. Couples onboard started to dance as the stars came out. A sunset cruise is just the ticket for those wanting a little adventure plus a little romance while in Cabo.
The La Princesa sunset cruise runs daily from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ($39 U.S. per person, children 8–12 half price and kids under 8 free. Includes open bar), call (624) 143-7676.
Other options for sunset cruises include: Pez Gato with departures from Monday through Saturday at 6 p.m. ($35 U.S. per person, children under 12 half price), call (624) 143-3797; The Buccaneer Queen, the pirate ship replica, departs Monday through Friday at 6 p.m. ($55 U.S. per person), call (624) 144-4217; for music lovers, there’s Tropicat’s sunset jazz and wine tour, departing Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. ($49 U.S. per person), call (624) 143-3797.––David Mandich
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