Cabo San Lucas

15 Best Cabo Whale Watching

The whale trips: humpbacks breaching inside the bay from December to April, sometimes close enough to soak the boat. Zodiacs sit lowest to the water; the bigger boats bring stability and bathrooms.

2.Whale Watching Tour -Incl FREE photos

Join this marine biologist-led whale watching tour in Cabo San Lucas for close-up whale sightings, stunning scenery, and free photos—all in a small, responsible group.

★ 5.0

“Very organised and on time. Our guide Payo was a veterinarian specialising in marine biology and was super friendly, very knowledgeable and informative. The tour was inclusive of all the photography she took and was emailed to us a day later and she got all…”

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3.Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas

Discover humpback whales and marine life on this personalized 2.5-hour boat tour in Cabo San Lucas, led by expert marine biologists for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Andrea and Freddy were a good team. We had a wonderful experience and were fortunate to have cooperative whales up close…even darting under the boat at times. It was a rather long boat ride to find the whales but well worth it. I would definitely…”

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4.Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure – Incl FREE photos

Experience Cabo's stunning marine life on a small-group whale-watching tour led by marine biologists, with guaranteed sightings and free photos.

★ 5.0

“We had an excellent experience with Whale Watch Cabo and guides Josephine and Kevin. We saw many whales and everyone got a whale “kiss” when one of the whales came up and blew right next to the boat! A pod of several hundred dolphins surrounded…”

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6.Cabo: Whale-Whatching Boat Trip w/ All-Women Crew and Photos

Experience intimate whale encounters in Cabo with a small, eco-friendly boat tour led by passionate women guides, including photos and whale sounds.

★ 4.9

“it was a fantastic experience with both a tour guide (Maria) and a captain (Heath) who were very passionate about whales and marine life. We were lucky enough to get very close to the whales (as they were curious about us) and see them swim…”

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7.Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise

Experience whale watching in Cabo San Lucas on a 2.5-hour catamaran cruise with a delicious onboard buffet, open bar, scenic views, and a 90% whale sighting record.

★ 5.0

“We arrived via cruise ship to Cabo and the pier to catch this vendor was the very next one so it was easy to find. The food was good, the crew were very good and we saw a lot of whales. If I had any…”

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8.Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

Experience close-up marine encounters on this Cabo San Lucas whale watching tour, supporting local communities and science with a knowledgeable guide.

“I have to say, when I booked this experience I did zero research and chose it purely based on the pictures they posted. I really wasn’t sure if those photos were real or just clever advertising, but I took a leap of faith. Let me…”

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

Experience close-up whale sightings near Cabo San Lucas on a 2.5-hour Zodiac boat tour with expert guides, small groups, and stunning marine views.

★ 4.5

“Jose and Luis were excellent Captain and Skipper for our adventure. Jose obviously has much experience observing the habits of the amazing humpback whales, because when he said keeping watching, we were rewarded by an amazing acrobatic whale breach! Maintained the boat at a respectful…”

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

Experience whale watching, iconic rock formations, and beaches in Cabo San Lucas on this 2-hour glass-bottom boat tour, perfect for families and small groups.

★ 5.0

“The company was not forthcoming on who they really were. There were no signs to guide us other than meet at surf boards. The guide spoke very little English and did not tell us what we were looking at (arch) the boat we rode in…”

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11.Los Cabos: Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included)

Experience Baja's marine life with a 2.5-hour whale watching tour in Los Cabos, including transport, photos, and visits to iconic sights like The Arch.

★ 4.9

“Really appreciated the pickup and drop off from where we were staying. Saw whales and dolphins galore! Great pictures too. All in all, a great experience that’s a must for anyone visiting Cabo.”

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12.Luxury Sailing Whale Watch and The Arch (Dec 15 – Apr 15)

Experience Cabo San Lucas's stunning sights and whale encounters on a luxurious 2-hour catamaran tour with drinks and small group intimacy.

★ 4.5

“Very choppy. If you have gone whale watching in the US before, expect to be jarred with how close you get to the whales. All tour boats were swarming the creatures and getting very close to it. Eduardo was very knowledgeable on humpback whales and…”

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

Experience up-close whale encounters in Cabo San Lucas aboard a small Zodiac boat for a peaceful, eco-responsible tour with expert guides, photos included.

★ 5.0

“Many workers in the marina had never heard of Baja Viking. It was helpful to have the information about the circle of surf boards in order to find their meeting point. The zodiac was perfect. It was a rough day, but with the cubbies for…”

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