Where to go · MEXICO WHALE WATCHING TOURS
Gray whales calve in the Baja lagoons from January, and humpbacks arrive off Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta at much the same time. These 15 are priced and dated, with the small-boat lagoon trips separated from the coastal cruises.
Review of Cabo Nature’s small-group whale tour, with marine biologists, hydrophone, free photos, Arch stop, and a second trip if whales are missed.
“Our whale watching trip was we wonderful. Nina and our Captain seemed tuned in to the whales and we were not disappointed. Mother and baby put on quite a show. The best whale watching experience we've had.”
Review of Cabo’s small-group whale watch with a marine biologist, free photos, The Arch, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“I cant imagine someone going to cabo and not doing this. The marine biologist i forgot her name. We did the morning tour with her, was amazing. She's so passionate and loves what she does its refreshing. The whales are wonderful creatures, recommend this to anyone of any age. One thing to note women for some reason tend to get more sea sick. Even though they had some extra meds, take some early.”
Review of Cabo San Lucas whale watching with a marine biologist, small boats, El Arco, sea lions, timing tips, price, and practical advice.
“This was an awesome tour. We saw so many whales it was incredible. Full breach, saw 3. Whale tales, saw dozens. Although our captain kept our boat at a safe distance, 3 whales approached us and came within a few feet of our boat. Our crew of Vanu and Adrien were amazing and so respectful of the wildlife. As a marine biologist, Vanu was so knowledgeable and we learned so much. This was truly one of the best excursions we have ever taken.”
Review of Los Cabos whale watching by fast boat, with hydrophones, the Arch, sea lions, hotel pickup, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Honestly I can’t support a company that also provides swimming with dolphins in captivity. I would have rather supported a conservation company that takes tours.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s biologist-led whale tour, with humpbacks, dolphins, research, practical tips, price, boat details, and FAQ.
“Camilla & Jorge were so incredible! They were so kind and ensured we were comfortable and taken care of. We enjoyed the information they shared about the whales. They were very passionate and excited to share their knowledge with us. Jorge was a safe driver and Camilla made us yummy sandwiches. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone! We took our 3 teenagers on it and they loved it. We SAW so many whales, it was so incredible! I can’t say enough good things about them.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s sunset whale cruise, with yacht views, open bar, guacamole, dolphin sightings, pricing, timing, and booking tips.
“The staff was wonderful. Snack were good. We saw a lot of whales and dolphins. We had a great experience. Highly recommend”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s 3-hour whale tour, with a small boat, hydrophone, marine guides, snacks, costs, tips, and booking advice.
“Without a doubt, the best whale watching experience we have had …in a small boat with just nine of us we wereable to chase the whales for a couple of hours. Our guide was very educational and informed … We’ll go again next year.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta whale watching with a catamaran, open bar, breakfast, lunch, marine life sightings, and practical booking tips.
“Very fun tour! Saw so many whales in January during mating season, it was amazing! Knowledgeable and fun crew, and great food and drinks! And so many whales!”
Review of Cabo’s small-group Zodiac whale watch with marine biologists, free photos, hydrophone, whale guarantee, and practical booking tips.
“The trip was perfect, nice small group size and the zodiak allows quicker maneuvering than other boats. The priority was protecting the whales and we did that while still seeing a ton of them. Great company with the right focus.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s small-group whale tour, with marine biologists, lunch, respectful viewing, pricing, logistics, and booking tips.
“Pilar was very knowledgeable and friendly. She knew where to go before other boats did. We saw many whales and dolphins. I highly recommend this tour. The views were great partly because the size of the boat was not too big, yet comfortable.”
Review of Los Cabos whale watching with hotel pickup, small groups, Arch views, sea lions, snacks, and professional photos for $90.
“There are many options for whale watching tours in Cabo and I am so happy I chose this one. Leonardo was an excellent guide and our captain was super skilled at getting us speedily to the best spots. We saw a female whale breach many times and slap her pectoral fins countless times. It was amazing! Then we caught up to a mother whale, her calf and their escort. We learned so much from Leonardo and he also managed to take excellent photos which he sent to us without an extra charge. We went early in the morning when the ocean was calmer and didn't experience any seasickness throughout the…”
Review of San Jose del Cabo whale watching, with small groups, expert guides, hydrophone, free photos, timing, value, and booking tips.
“Our tour guide, Louisa, was wonderful and informative. The manager of the San Jose Cabo location, Roland, was very kind. We enjoyed the boat ride and saw many whales...just the top part and a couple of times the tale. Don't expect to see the whole body jumping up out of the water.”
Review of Cabo San Lucas whale watching lunch cruise, with whale sightings, El Arco, buffet lunch, open bar, pricing, and practical tips.
“Our whale watching tour exceeded our expectations. The crew was amazing! Very attentive and friendly. Great drinks and food, tons of whale sightings and also got to take pictures at the arch and many other beautiful spots.”
Review of Cabo whale watching with El Arco, tequila tasting, shopping, hotel pickup, and seasonal advice for a $115 half-day tour.
“Generally good tour, but did not entirely follow the the tour description per Viator site (e.g., no beach time provided). The bigger issue was poor communication regarding pick-up time.”
Review of Cabo’s small-group Zodiac whale cruise, with whale sightings, El Arco, marine science, price, safety, and booking tips.
“Our whale watching trip was fantastic. I wish I could remember our guys names but it was the noon trip on 12/30. We saw tons of whales, even a big out-of-the-water breach. I highly recommend!!”
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