Whale Watching in Cabo: The 15 Best Trips

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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

Review of Cabo’s luxury catamaran whale watch, with whale calls, drinks, snacks, hotel pickup, costs, comfort, and practical tips.

“This was an amazing, Marco was extremely knowledgeable about the whales and how to spot them. Our excursion was at 8am and we saw 3 whales with a male whale breeching multiple times, fin slapping, head bobbing and basically putting on a show. The service on the ship was also wonderful.”

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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

Small Cabo whale-watching tour with marine biologists, whale songs, Arch photos, free digital pictures, and a second tour if needed.

“This was an amazing whale watching tour with very knowledgeable tour guides. We got up close with the whales while also following the rules of the ocean and the respect of the whales. It was truly an amazing tour that I will do again . Dani and Belem were awesome!”

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SMALL GROUP Whale Watch | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

3.SMALL GROUP Whale Watch | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,106 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Small-group Cabo whale watching with a marine biologist, free photos, whale guarantee, Arch views, and possible whale songs.

“It was amazing. I felt like I was experiencing a new world that I had never seen. I felt a quiet privilege at being able to experience it. Our guide Victoria was knowledgeable and fun.”

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La Paz & Balandra Day Trips, Lunch Experiences, Lunch Experiences in San José del Cabo, San José del Cabo Tours, Snorkeling, Snorkelling Trips in San José del Cabo, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Trips in San José del Cabo

La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

4.La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,066 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $259

Swim with migrating whale sharks near La Paz on a full-day trip from Los Cabos, with gear, wetsuit, guide, lunch, and hotel transport included.

“Fantastic experience. Loved swimming with the Whale Sharks. Great staff. Good food. Great photos. It is an all day trip so plan accordingly.”

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Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas

5.Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas

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

Watch humpback whales, sea lions, and Cabo’s famous Arch on a small-group boat tour led by a marine biologist.

“What an incredible experience with seeing Wales for two hours straight. It was fun to see the babies so active. Maria was an excellent guide and our captain was talented. We highly recommend this company.”

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

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

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

Review of Los Cabos whale watching by fast zodiac, with hydrophones, humpbacks, the Arch, pricing, timing, and practical booking tips.

“We had a great time on this well-organized whale-watching excursion. Check-in was smooth, and the facility was clean, spacious, and easy to find. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, providing interesting insights into the marine life we encountered. We were fortunate to see several whales along with other large fish, making for an exciting experience. The reason I’m giving four stars instead of five is that the tour was significantly shorter than advertised, with no explanation. The website stated the trip would last 2 hours and 15 minutes, and at check-in, we were told 2 hours and 30 minutes. However, we returned to the dock in under 1 hour and…”

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ZODIAC Whale Watch Tour | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

7.ZODIAC Whale Watch Tour | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Small-group Cabo whale watching with marine biologists, free photos, a hydrophone, and a seasonal second-trip guarantee.

“We had such a great time on this small, intimate journey. There seemed to be just one other group and one other solo traveler plus our group of 3. After communication with another boat to find out where the whales were, Kevin piloted the boat masterfully straight out to a pair of humpbacks! Dominique was such a lovely guide with so much to teach us and was also willing to answer questions and talk about our cetacean-related interests! What a perfect afternoon!”

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Los Cabos Whale Watching (Transportation and Pictures Included)

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

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

See humpback whales, sea lions, dolphins, and Cabo’s famous Arch on a small-group boat tour with hotel pickup and photos 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

9.Whale Watching Group Tour in San Jose del Cabo

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

Watch humpback and gray whales from San Jose del Cabo with a small group, marine guides, hydrophone, snacks, and free photos.

“Salty Cabo has great staff and crew! We got to see a momma whale, her baby, and their escorts! The escorts went right under our boat.”

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

10.Whale-Whatching Boat Trip w/ All-Women Crew and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 202 reviews · from $91

Cabo whale watching with an all-women crew, marine biologist, hydrophone, photos, Arch views, and a free return trip if whales are missed.

“I can not say enough about how incredible this experience was from start to finish. The guides were so professional, safe and educational throughout the entire experience. They really care about the whales and know what they are doing! You can not explain to people the feeling you get when you are up close with these majestic gentle giants you just have to experience this yourself. 12/10 recommend! They also provided water and professional photos which I was not expecting! Thank you ladies for everything you do I want to quit my job and join your team!Read more”

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Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise

11.Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise

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

Cabo whale watching with El Arco views, a Mexican buffet, open bar, and a clean two-story boat. See humpbacks and gray whales in season.

“This was a fantastic trip! Drinks were strong, food was good, Captain Pepe and our server Cesar were fantastic! Book this trip now!”

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Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas: Sightseeing Cruise and Shopping

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

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

Review of Cabo whale watching with El Arco, a glass-bottom boat, tequila tasting, shopping, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.

“We enjoyed this trip tremendously. Smallish boat, up close but not intrusive on the whales' space. We were lucky to see both gray and humpbacks, loads of activity. These guys know where to go. Pickup service at our hotel was on time; everyone was courteous and friendly.”

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Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

13.Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

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

Cabo San Lucas whale watching with rays, dolphins, sea lions, snorkeling, small groups, photos, and a strong focus on marine life safety.

“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

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

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

Review of Cabo’s small-group Zodiac whale watch, with El Arco, marine biology, fast boats, costs, comfort tips, and booking advice.

“We had a wonderful time. The whales were so close to us we could almost touch them. Our captains Jose and Ramona knew exactly where to go and when to stop the boat and let the whales come to us. The whale would swim under our boat and then raise up and look at us. This lasted almost 30 minutes. This was a trip of a life time!!”

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Whale Watching Tour with Arch and Beach in Cabo San Lucas

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

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

Watch Cabo whales, sea lions, dolphins, and the famous Arch, then visit a beach on this affordable two-hour boat tour.

“It was lovely to get out in the ocean - and we saw many whales, including a calf and her mom!! The boat is challenging to get pictures from due to the cover but our guides were awesome, Alan and Saul. We also spent 2hrs at lovers beach exploring and swimming.”

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