Cabo San Lucas Humpback Whale Watching Tour

4.3 (4 reviews) Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 150 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the annual miracle of the "giant visitors" Humpback and Gray Whales migrate from the cold waters of Alaska to the warm, protected bays of Baja California Sur. This tour offers a front-row seat to one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles.

Guaranteed Views & Safety:
Our attentive captain and crew members are experts at spotting whale activity. We follow all local maritime authority guidelines to approach the whales as closely as legally and safely permitted, ensuring responsible encounters.
The Best Views in Cabo: The boat provides plenty of room and 360-degree views from all over the boat. You'll have multiple angles to capture those unforgettable photos of whales swimming, jumping, flapping their massive tails, and playing around in their natural habitat.
Iconic Landmarks: During the scenic cruise, we will also take you past the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas (El Arco) and the sea lion colony at Land’s End, offering perfect photo opportunities of this iconic landmark.

Options

Whale Tour with Transfer

This option includes transfer: This option includes transportation to and from your hotel
Pickup included

Whale Tour without transfer

Option without transfer: This option do not include transportation, instructions will be provided for meeting location for check in.

What's included

  • Mimosas, Bloody Mary and Margaritas
  • Marine Biologist
  • Mexican-Style Breakfast
  • Juices
  • There is an option that includes transportation to and from your hotel.
  • Gratuities
  • Dock fee, Cabo San Lucas Marina

What to expect

  1. Arch of Cabo San Lucas
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    The Arch of Cabo San Lucas, locally known as El Arco, is a must see place during your visit in Cabo San Lucas.
    Geological Wonder: This three-story granite formation was carved over 30 million years by wind and tidal erosion, standing as a testament to nature's power at "Land's End".
    The "Edge of the World": It marks the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula; historically, sailors viewed it as the last landmass before Antarctica.
    Wildlife Hub: The Arch is a sanctuary for diverse marine life. Visitors can see a permanent colony of sea lions basking on the rocks and, from December through March, observe migrating humpback whales breaching nearby.
    Rich History: The area was once a hideout for 16th-century pirates who used the jagged rocks to ambush passing galleons.
  2. Cabo San Lucas
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    The Convergence of Two Seas: From the water, you witness the powerful meeting point of the calm, emerald Sea of Cortez and the deep blue Pacific Ocean. This unique geographical collision creates a vibrant ecosystem found nowhere else on Earth.

    A Living Postcard: The bay is framed by the golden granite cliffs of Land’s End. While these formations look impressive from the beach, seeing them from the ocean allows you to appreciate their massive scale and the intricate caves carved by millennia of tides.

    Crystal Clear Vistas: The bay’s clarity is legendary. Even from above the surface, you can often see schools of tropical fish, graceful manta rays, and the sandy bottom of the protected marine sanctuary.
  3. Marina Cabo San Lucas
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    The tour is available only during the months of December 15th thru March 30th
    After the check in is time to board the boat for 2 hours tour to go and search for this magnificent whales. It is a Double Deck Catamaran.
    During the tour a specialist will share important information about the whales, you can learn also about this giant creatures.
    Breakfast is served and also open bar is available during the whole tour, with selection of non-alcoholic drinks as well. The tour also includes a visit to the famous Arch, the Lover's Beach, the Rock Formations and the very last tip of the Peninsula known as Lands End where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Check in location is by Dock 0 at Cabo San Lucas Marina.

End point

Check in location is by Dock 0 at Cabo San Lucas Marina.

Pickup details

There is an option with transportation included and it is from the majority of the Hotels located in the tourist area of Los Cabos. If you choose this option and If you don't find your hotel please let us know the name of the Hotel you will be staying in order for us to confirm if transportation is provided or we will provide you directions to the tour location. Please note transportation are from Hotels located on tourist areas, not vacation rentals, condos or private houses.

If you choose the option without transportation, a detailed instructions will be provided as where to meet us at check in location.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants age 0 to 4 are free of charge. Just let us know if you will have an infant with you

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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