Whale Watching · CABO SAN LUCAS

The 15 Best Whale Watching Tours in Cabo San Lucas

62 tours  ·  from $40 a head

Humpbacks and grays pass the arch from December to April, close enough that a small boat is the right call. The 15 below cover the catamarans, the Zodiacs and the sunset sailings, with prices and how long each stays out.

Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos - El Arco, Cabo’s essential photo stop
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Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos

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

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

Join Cabo Nature’s women-led crew for a two-hour whale search from Cabo San Lucas. Guides such as Aurora, María, Daniela, Belem, and Nikki use a hydrophone to play whale songs, stop at El Arco, and send digital photos. The boat is intimate, fast, and may get wet.

“Friendly staff and we saw a lot of whales and dolphins. Boat was clean and water wasn't too rough. Recommend!”

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SMALL GROUP Whale Watch | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics - The Arch, Lovers Beach, and Pelican Rock
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SMALL GROUP Whale Watch | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

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

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

Join a maximum-12-person boat in Cabo San Lucas with a marine biologist such as Oscar, Victoria, or Payo. See The Arch, Lovers Beach, and Pelican Rock before searching for humpbacks, dolphins, turtles, sea lions, and other whales. Free photos and a whale sighting guarantee add value.

“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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Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas - Meeting the boat near Cabo San Lucas Marina
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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

Join Cabo Trek for a 2.5-hour whale-watching trip from central Cabo San Lucas. A marine biologist such as Andrea, Vanu, Maria, or Vanusa explains the whales and local sea life while your captain searches for breaches, calves, dolphins, and marlin. The boat also visits El Arco and its sea lion colony.

“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 book with this company again.”

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ZODIAC Whale Watch Tour | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics - Playa de los Amantes and Pelican Rock
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ZODIAC Whale Watch Tour | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

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

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

Join a maximum of 10 people aboard a fast Zodiac with a marine biologist such as Oscar, Josephine, or Victoria. Cruise past the Arch, Lovers Beach, and Pelican Rock, then search for humpbacks, dolphins, turtles, and rays. Free photos and a seasonal return guarantee are included.

“Our excursion was rescheduled due to too much wind. But we went the next, and the weather was beautiful. Our crew - Tour Guide/Marine Biologist Josephine and boat captain Hector - were knowledgeable and entertaining. We saw so many whales! The were Massive, Majestic, and Magnificent. Thank you Josephine & Hector@”

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Los Cabos Whale Watching (Transportation and Pictures Included) - Leaving Dock P and reaching El Arco
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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

Set out from Cabo San Lucas with a small group of up to 12, stopping at El Arco and the sea lion colony before searching for humpback whales. Guides such as Leonardo, Lorenzo, Pablo, and Alejandro explain whale behavior, while the crew provides snacks, water, life jackets, and tour photos.

“Great experience. We saw a ton of whales, dolphins and even a sea lion. Our guide and captain were great, took time to explain the whales behavior, and provided great photos after the trip”

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Cabo: Whale-Whatching Boat Trip w/ All-Women Crew and Photos - Searching the Pacific or Sea of Cortez
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Cabo: Whale-Whatching Boat Trip w/ All-Women Crew and Photos

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

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

Join Cabo Nature for a two-hour whale watch on an 8-meter boat carrying no more than 12 people. A marine biologist such as Aurora, Nina, or Mariana explains the whales, the crew takes photos, and a hydrophone may let you hear them sing.

“Marina our guide was absolutely incredible. She was so kind and warm to our family. She was so excited every time she saw the whales as if it was her first time. We saw so many whales. They breeched and slapped the water. Loved everything about this experience. Oscar our driver was amazing as well. He took great care of us. I highly recommend this entire experience with Cabo Nature.”

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Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise - The El Arco photo stop comes before the whales
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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 on Sunrider’s two-and-a-half-hour whale watching cruise. Look for humpback and gray whales, pause at El Arco for photos, then enjoy a fresh Mexican buffet, open bar, music, and dancing on the return to the marina.

“Crew was fantastic and the views were amazing… the boat ride was very smooth, very clean and well maintained!”

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Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching - Pelican Rock brings the snorkeling option
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Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

8.Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

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

Set out from Cabo San Lucas with Apex Ocean Divers for a four-hour search for whales, dolphins, rays, sea lions, sharks, and other marine life. You’ll visit El Arco, Pelican Rock, and the Sea of Cortez in a small group of up to 10, with snorkeling gear, snacks, water, a guide, and photos and video included.

“Great experience! Would definitely recommend to others, saw multiple species, our guide was very knowledgeable and experienced.”

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Small-Group Whale Watching Zodiac Boat Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - Leaving Cabo Marina for Land’s End
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Small-Group Whale Watching Zodiac Boat Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

9.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 San Lucas in a fast Zodiac with a marine biologist and captain. Look for humpback, gray, sperm, and other whales, dolphins, and orcas, then pause at El Arco for photos. The boat carries up to 15 guests, with private upgrades available.

“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 distance of mom & calf, which as whale watching enthusiasts is important to us. We didn’t miss any of the action and highly recommend!”

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Whale Watching Tour with Arch and Beach in Cabo San Lucas - Passing the Arch of Cabo San Lucas
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Whale Watching Tour with Arch and Beach in Cabo San Lucas

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

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

Set out from Cabo San Lucas Marina for about two hours of whale watching, sea lions, and views of the Arch. The beach stop can vary, so ask about Lovers Beach before boarding. Guides including Alan and Saul have been praised for spotting whales, though English service and boat conditions are not always consistent.

“Follow the promise. But it is worth noting that there is no boat with a glass bottom. There's a stop on the beach a little badly explained how it works. But it's a good cost benefit.Auto-translated”

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Los Cabos: Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included) - Pickup from three parts of Los Cabos
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Los Cabos: Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included)

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

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

From Cabo San Lucas, you’ll cruise past the Arch and sea lion colony before searching for whales with guides such as Pablo or Leonardo. The 2.5-hour outing includes hotel transport, a shaded boat with marine WC, water, snacks, life jackets, and photographer-taken pictures.

“We were picked up from our hotel on time(and return) and the fellow was really friendly. This was probably the main reason AND the reviews as to why we picked True Baja. Then we met Paulo and his crew and WOW what a great bunch. We can't say enough about them and the fact we got some great whale watching pictures from the booking was a HUGE bonus. Paulo and his crew were so patient...waiting and always keeping a look out for whales. Paulo is very passionate about the environment and he is very knowledgeable when talking about the whales and their behaviour, etc. We saw grey whales, humpback whales…”

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Luxury Whale Watch Cruise to The Arch Los Cabos - What the two-hour route actually does
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Luxury Whale Watch Cruise to The Arch Los Cabos

12.Luxury Whale Watch Cruise to The Arch Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas on a 40-foot catamaran capped at 16 people, visit the Arch and nearby rock formations, then search for humpback and gray whales from December 15 to April 15. Hotel pickup, drinks, and crew assistance are included, though a $5 dock fee applies.

“We had a great time. It was only 6 people and the crew as opposed to the advertised 16 people and we went during spring break season. We saw a few whales but no breaches. The boat was very nice and clean. The only thing we would have preferred is CHEAPER pictures!! The pictures were $105 for a photos of my boyfriend and I and a few whale tails. We were hoping for like $50. The photos cost more than a ticket!! Thats kinda crazy”

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Whale Watching by Zodiac in Cabo San Lucas with Photos Included - The scenic ride past Cabo’s famous arch
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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-watching trip from Cabo San Lucas aboard a 28-foot Apex Zodiac. Guides such as Pepe, Mario, Raz, and Pedro track humpback and gray whales, use a hydrophone for whale songs, and provide photos and videos after the tour.

“This was absolutely worth it! Going to several different locations, being able to be quiet so that we didn't scare away any whales, small group, excellent guide in Ramual, and great driving the zodiak by Pedro- incredible experience!! Also saw dolphins, a sea turtle, several sea lions and seals. highly recommend!”

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Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching Catamaran Experience - Boarding the catamaran in Cabo San Lucas
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Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching Catamaran Experience

14.Cabo San Lucas: 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. Search for gray, humpback, and blue whales, listen through hydrophones, photograph the Arch and Land’s End, and enjoy a light meal, domestic drinks, and hotel pickup.

“We had a great experience on this whale watching trip. The guides were fun and knowledgeable. Even though our resort wasn't in the area of pick up, I e-mailed them after we booked and they promptly replied with a pick up time for us. The communication was smooth and quick! We saw several whales and stopped at the iconic arches for pictures.”

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Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - Boarding The Catamaran With A Drink In Hand
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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

Board Sunrider Tours’ catamaran at the Cabo marina for a 2.5-hour cruise to the Arch and nearby whale waters. You’ll get a welcome drink, open bar, buffet dinner, crew entertainment, and a chance to see humpback and gray whales. The boat is wheelchair accessible.

“Excellent service from start to finish. The boat is very nice and clean. I was impressed with the accommodations such as the restrooms and dinning area. The crew was amazing! Very polite, profesional, attentive and entertaining. The food and drinks were delicious. I recommend paying the extra $20 for the lobster tail at dinner. We were so lucky to see 10 whales total!! Mama and a baby and a couple whale pods putting on a show!! Such an amazing experience. The arch at sunset is so pretty too! One of the best tours I've ever done and I've been a travel agent for over 25 years. Book the tour. You'll…”

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