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The 15 Best Whale Watching Tours in Cabo

60 tours  ·  from $40 a head

Humpbacks winter off Cabo from about December to April. These 15 trips compare boat size, biologist guides and photo packages, each priced, so you can pick the boat before you pick the date.

Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas - Boarding at the marina, then a pause at the Arch
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Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

1.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,107 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas on a double-decker catamaran, with a guide explaining humpback behavior and a hydrophone carrying whale songs aboard. The route passes the Arch and sea lion colony before heading into the Sea of Cortez. Drinks and snacks are included; pickup is offered, with a $10 transport fee and $2 dock fee per person.

“Wonderful experience. The boat was very comfortable, clean and the staff was exceptional. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience very fun!”

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Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos - Listening through the hydrophone
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Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos

2.Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,743 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Head out from Cabo San Lucas with a women-led crew and a biologist guide, with names such as Aurora, María, Belem, and Daniela appearing on recent trips. In about two hours, you’ll visit El Arco, search for humpbacks in the Sea of Cortez or Pacific, and listen for whale songs through a hydrophone. Digital photos and a free return trip if you see no whales are included.

“Amazing whale watching we saw so many whales breaching, unforgettable experience! Great guide María!”

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Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas - A marine biologist adds more than names
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Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas

3.Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,005 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Spend about two and a half hours on the water with a marine biologist and captain, looking for humpback whales, dolphins and other marine life. The trip starts with Cabo’s Arch and its sea lion colony, then heads toward the Pacific or Sea of Cortez according to conditions. Boats usually carry 10 to 12 people. Guides such as Andrea, Maria and Vanu have led recent trips.

“I highly recommend Cabo Trek’s Whale Watching tour!! I participated in this excursion a little before the official start to the whale watching season (which begins Dec 15) but we saw plenty of whales, dolphins and marlin. This tour company is timely - after checking in we were asked to be back by 8:55am for our 9am tour, and we were walking to the vessel very shortly after. We wanted a tour that included the Arch and whale watching. We chose this tour as opposed to another tour that we were considering because there was more than 20 minutes of whale watching, and this tour WAS WORTH IT!! Towards the…”

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Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos - Searching the Sea of Cortez and Pacific
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Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos

4.Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Ride a high-speed inflatable boat from Cabo San Lucas in search of humpback whales, which visit from December to April. An onboard marine guide explains whale behavior, and hydrophones let you hear their calls. Dolphins may appear, too. On the way back, the boat passes the Arch, a sea lion colony, and Lovers Beach. Hotel pickup is offered for an extra fee.

“The whale watching was AMAZING! Great people at Cabo Adventures. Especially Jerry our guide and his crew. Super informative and lots of WHALES! Don’t hesitate to book this, it’s some of the most fun you’ll have in Cabo!”

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Los Cabos Whale Watching (Transportation and Pictures Included) - El Arco, Cameras Ready
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Los Cabos Whale Watching (Transportation and Pictures Included)

5.Los Cabos Whale Watching (Transportation and Pictures Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Join a small group of up to 12 for a 2.5-hour Cabo San Lucas whale-watching trip. Your guide takes you past El Arco and its sea lion colony, then into the Gulf of California to look for humpbacks, dolphins and other marine life. Hotel pickup is offered, and water, granola bars and tour photos are included.

“Professional, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Captain of boat and Lorenzo our guide made sure we had a great experience finding and seeing whales. Great excursion . They also were one of the few outfitters that would pick up at our hotel and we were happy we chose them.”

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Whale Watching Group Tour in San Jose del Cabo - Watching whales in their natural habitat
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Whale Watching Group Tour in San Jose del Cabo

6.Whale Watching Group Tour in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Join Salty Cabo Excursions for an approximately two-hour whale-watching trip from San José del Cabo, capped at 10 people. Guides such as Paola, Sofia, Luisa, and Kate share marine-life insights, while a hydrophone lets you listen underwater. Water, cookies, and tour photos are included. Trips run during whale season, December 15 to April 15.

“Kate was very knowledgeable about whales and you can tell she truly loves what she does! We were very fortunate and got to see so many during our trip! I highly recommend this company for whale watching!”

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Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise - A Mexican buffet and open bar on the return
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Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise

7.Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Sail from Cabo San Lucas aboard a large, two-deck boat for a chance to spot migrating gray and humpback whales, pause at El Arco for photos, then enjoy a Mexican buffet and open bar. The 2.5-hour cruise starts at 10:30 am and returns to the marina. Whale sightings are never guaranteed, despite the operator’s stated 90-percent success rate.

“An absolute amazing experience! Crew was friendly and attentive. The drinks were free flowing and the buffet was delicious. You get so much for your money on this excursion and I would recommend it to anyone.”

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Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas: Sightseeing Cruise and Shopping - Whale watching is the reason to go
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Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas: Sightseeing Cruise and Shopping

8.Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas: Sightseeing Cruise and Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

This roughly four-hour Cabo San Lucas outing pairs a stop at El Arco with about two hours on a glass-bottom boat in the Sea of Cortez. A local guide handles hotel transfers, and the day may also include tequila tasting and shopping. Mele is one guide name associated with the tour, though staffing can vary.

“The whale watching was awesome, Mele took us all around to the right places! Shopping wasn’t much though, our driver was very good”

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Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching - Small group, attentive guides, and wildlife care
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Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

9.Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Set out from Cabo San Lucas at 9:00 am for a four-hour ocean safari with a group of no more than 10. You’ll visit El Arco, Pelican Rock, and the Sea of Cortez, with a chance to spot whales, rays, dolphins, sea lions, sharks, and other marine life. Snorkel gear, snacks, water, a guide, and photos and videos are included.

“The open ocean safari could not have been more spectacular! Nick & Rafa are an awesome team and ensured we had time in the water to snorkel with beautiful fish and see so many humpback whales, dolphins & sea lions! Nick also provided much information about the marine life in the area. Great drone and underwater photography to remember it too! Highly recommend this excursion! One note: I would advise packing your patience and leaving some flexibility in your schedule. Based on our experiences with a couple excursions in Cabo, they don’t always happen as “confirmed” and there may not be much notice if any at all. Do your own…”

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Small-Group Whale Watching Zodiac Boat Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - What the small Zodiac feels like
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Small-Group Whale Watching Zodiac Boat Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

10.Small-Group Whale Watching Zodiac Boat Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Set out from Cabo Marina in a fast Zodiac with a captain and onboard marine biologist, looking for humpbacks, gray whales, dolphins, and other wildlife. The roughly 2.5-hour trip pauses at El Arco for photos. It costs $85 per person, plus a $5 dock and protected-areas fee. Named crew members include captains Jose and Baltazar.

“We were a small group of 8 people. Our guides were very nice and especially important: very respectful of the whales. Luckily we didn't follow the umpteen other boats, but were far away from them.Around it was a great experience. X,Our tour guide was for us the Vaiana of the seas.Very great woman.Auto-translated”

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Whale Watching Tour with Arch and Beach in Cabo San Lucas - The beach stop is the part to clarify
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Whale Watching Tour with Arch and Beach in Cabo San Lucas

11.Whale Watching Tour with Arch and Beach in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $51Best value

Take an approximately two-hour boat outing from Cabo San Lucas to see the Arch, look for whales and sea lions, and possibly visit a beach. You meet at Cabo Adventures on the marina and return there. English is offered, but confirm your guide’s language and whether beach time is included before booking.

“We had a great time with an awesome crew. Got to see sea lions, whales and the Arch! Everyone was excellent.”

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Los Cabos: Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included) - A safety briefing, then Land’s End
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Los Cabos: Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included)

12.Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

From Cabo San Lucas Marina, a bilingual guide and captain take you past the Arch and sea lion colony, then out to look for migrating whales and other marine life. Hotel pickup, water, snacks and crew-taken photos are included. The boat is shaded and has a marine toilet. If no whale is spotted, you can take another trip free.

“Easy pick up, clear communication and warm and professional guides! Highly recommended! (We were extremely lucky and blessed with whales as well❤️)”

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Whale Watching by Zodiac in Cabo San Lucas with Photos Included - Searching for whales with Pepe, Mario, Raz, and the crew
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Whale Watching by Zodiac in Cabo San Lucas with Photos Included

13.Whale Watching by Zodiac in Cabo San Lucas with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Join Baja Vikings Ecoventures for a 2.5-hour whale search from Cabo San Lucas aboard a 28-foot zodiac-style speedboat, with a maximum of 14 people. Local guides such as Pepe, Mario, Raz, and Pedro have led trips, sharing whale behavior and using a hydrophone to play their songs. Snacks, drinks, photos, and videos are included.

“Excellent tour!!! Saw many whales. Captain was enthusiastic & informative. Such a great experience!! Highly recommend!!”

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Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching Catamaran Experience - What a whale encounter can look like
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Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching Catamaran Experience

14.Whale Watching Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 118 reviews · 2 hours · from $101

Join Pez Gato Amazing Adventures for a two-hour catamaran cruise from Cabo San Lucas. Look for gray, humpback, and blue whales, listen for their calls through a hydrophone, and pass Lover’s Beach, the Arch, and Land’s End. Hotel pickup, a light meal, and domestic drinks are included. Guides speak English and Spanish.

“Good service In Boat. Cafe, fruits, beer, drinks and More includet the price.”

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Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - The crew brings a party-boat finish
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Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

15.Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Meet the captain and crew at Cabo San Lucas Marina for a 2.5-hour catamaran cruise past the Arch and out to look for humpback and gray whales. Drinks are served from boarding, followed by a buffet dinner, music, and a crew show. The tour starts at 4:30 pm, costs $110 per person, and returns to the marina.

“This was one of the best excursions I have booked! And I have booked many in my day. The boat was super clean comfortable and easy to move around. Also the best bathrooms I have ever seen on a boat this size. Worth every penny!”

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