We arrived in Cabo San Lucas for the first time in April, 2003, on the good ship Infinity of the Crystal Cruise Lines fleet, pictured at right. Here are some facts about Infinity:

Occupancy: 1,950
Tonnage: 91,000
Length: 965 feet
Beam: 105 feet
Draught: 26 feet
Cruising Speed: 24 knots
Electric Current: 110/220 AC
Ship's Registry: Liberia
Entered Service: February, 2001

Cabo San Lucas is located at the southern tip of the Baja peninsula on the west coast of Mexico. This area has long been known as host to some of the finest fishing in the world. Some suspect that this is due to the fertile Sea of Cortez on the east and the cold Pacific on the west. The water just south of Cabo San Lucas is where the two meet and more than 800 species of fish have been identified. Sport fishermen come from all over to catch marlin, bill fish and sailfish.

The main attraction for visiting Cabo San Lucas (other than the fishing), is to enjoy its numerous and attractive beaches. The climate is warm and welcoming, making the perfect getaway for those who enjoy water sports or just sunbathing on the beach.

We took a ride in one of the life boats which deposited us on the dock of the town and we did a bit of a walk to explore the area. The town is small, but we didn’t have much time to visit more anyway. At left is a photo of the harbor from the Finesterra hotel which sets above the town.

From what we have been told by people who visited the town previously it has taken a turn for the worse thanks to all the cruise ships that now make this a regular port of call. It seems that the town has lost all of its “old world” charm and has become a tourist trap which means that it is no longer anything like Mexico. There are several restaurants along the harbor that cater to the many tourists, many jewelry shops along the main street, and all the major American fast food places. If you don’t feel like walking the several blocks to town, you can hire a bicycle taxi to pedal you to town and back. The dollar is readily accepted everywhere.

The ship sailed late in the afternoon, and then returned to the port to pick up some passengers who did not manage to make it back to the ship before it sailed. We suspect that the Captain was not amused by this.

As we continued our journey south toward Acapulco there was a gorgeous sunset which we attempted to capture with the camera. Above right is a picture of the moon rising and below is the sunset - quite spectacular.

On our return voyage, we did not go ashore, but were able to catch a photo of the popular arch near Lover’s Beach, a secluded, beautiful beach accessible by water taxi. These massive rocks and the arch were probably the most often photographed sight by the many guests aboard the Infinity while were anchored there. In the surrounding waters there are plentiful dolphins and seals playing, as well as a healthy population of pelicans.

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