Where to go · WHALE WATCHING CRUISES IN MEXICO
Every trip has one spare morning too few. These 15 whale watching cruises in Mexico justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the rest of the holiday.
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 Puerto Vallarta’s all-inclusive whale cruise, with whale sightings, dolphins, food, drinks, timing, boat size, costs, and booking advice.
“Great time in the bay seeing dolphins, humpback whales, and Vallarta from the water. This was our second time with Vallarta by Boat in 2 years and we hope to visit again soon.”
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!!”
Review of Cabo’s small-group whale watch to the Arch, with hotel transfers, open bar, catamaran comfort, costs, and practical tips.
“This was a highlight of our vacation! I think we had maybe 10 people (16 is the max) on a catamaran that first took us to the famous arch and beaches and then went in search of whales. It was end of season (no more whale tours after April 15) so we had a 50/50 chance or less of seeing anything, but we lucked out. A humpback mama, baby, and a third “escort” whale graced us with their antics for over an hour. This company picked us up (they offer some resort pickups, depending on location) which was very convenient. A crew of 3 were very accommodating and helpful. We…”
See Cabo’s Arch, search for whales, and enjoy dinner, drinks, music, and dancing on this lively 2.5-hour sunset catamaran cruise.
“Our tour guys were all great! I believe there were 5-6 guys on the boat who all did a fantastic job. They were always asking us if we were doing ok and if we needed anymore to drink. Not to mention the drinks were great too, not watered down by no means. The food was good too. They served tacos and made sure there was enough for everyone since there was seconds and thirds. The music was hitting bumping as there were line dances and just music to dance to. Yes, you can dance to your hearts content. We had a fun group too which can make a difference. Coming…”
Review of Cabo’s Buccaneer Queen whale-watching cruise, with breakfast, open bar, pirate entertainment, whale sightings, costs, and practical tips.
“The novelty of Wale watching with a group of pirates made it a fun day. We took the early tour and we were treated to a delicious Mexican breakfast. Hot coffee, open bar, music, tour guide and crew provided a great service. And yes we saw a wale.!!!”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s 3-hour whale watching sunset cruise, with a mega yacht, open bar, snacks, wildlife tips, and practical advice.
“Saw lots of whales, dolphins, and a beautiful sunset. Good food and unlimited drinks. The staff was great with a relaxing massage at the end! Highly recommend!”
Review of Cabo San Lucas whale watching cruise with Mexican breakfast, open bar, marine biologist, Arch views, and whale guarantee.
“Many whales to see this year. Too many boats blocking our view of the arch and surrounding rock formations. It would be great if boats left the harbor at regular intervals so that all passengers have good opportunities to see the sights up close. The crew is very fun and personable.”
Review of Cabo San Lucas’s sunset whale cruise, with whale songs, sea lions, the Arch, drinks, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.
“Our group had a fantastic time on this excursion. Vanu was an exceptional and knowledgeable guide who told us so much about the structures, the animals and the area. Freddy was a terrific captain who kept us safe and took us out into the waters where we saw many whales, dolphins & sea lions. We even were able to hear their underwater "songs" which was so cool. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a great experience watching the sunset and seeing these amazing creatures. Thank you Vanu & Freddy for a perfect evening.”
Watch Cabo whales from a twin-level catamaran with breakfast, open bar, Arch views, and marine biology commentary for $99.
“The entire experience was amazing. Breakfast was great, drinks were included throughout the tour. The MC Victor did an amazing job explaining how the Whales end up in Cabo as well as their life cycle. We went on the earlier ride and spotted several Whales. They had a photographer on board who took pictures of us backing the arch. He sold the pictures for $60 and claimed it included all the Whale pictures from that day. He gave us a flash loaded with our pics and said it would include the Whale pics but we got home, went through and all the Whale pics were stock pictures and none from…”
Review of Puerto Vallarta's four-hour whale-watching catamaran, with marine biologists, meals, open bar, wildlife, costs, and practical tips.
“We really enjoyed the whale watching cruise! It was very well organized getting through the port and onto the boat. They serve a breakfast snack and lunch which were both very good. The staff was always asking if you wanted a drink and would bring it right to you. And the whales! We saw many whales, some with calves, even some doing fin slaps and breaching. The boats stayed a safe distance away and the marine biologist on board educated us and answered questions. Highly recommend.”
Review of Loreto’s blue whale cruise with hotel transfers, lunch, small groups, guide details, park fees, seasonal tips, and honest value advice.
“Delightful! Easy hotel pickup/dropoff. Polite, welcoming staff. this tour was a great intro for a novice whale-watcher. Small boats. Calm sea of Cortez. Sunny sky. Excellent, amenable boat captain Chris who loves whales. We spotted at least two blue whales several times as they circled in a feeding pattern. And several humpbacks. Once Chris conscientiously redirected the boat on seeing multiple boats gather ‘round one whale. Having so many boats nearby was too stressful for a whale, he explained. So we motored in the opposite direction, sited another blue and at least two more humpbacks.”
Review of Thar She Blows whale watching in Cabo, with pirate-ship views, breakfast, open bar, landmarks, practical tips, and value advice.
“Very fun adventure. We saw lots of whales and the crew was great. Breakfast was yummy.”
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