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Top 15 Whale Watching Trips with Lunch

37 tours  ·  from $59 a head

The 15 best whale watching trips with lunch you can book today, with what each costs, how long it stays out and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.

Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim - Leaving Puerto Colón and finding your sea legs
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Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim

1.Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,573 reviews · 3 - 4.5 hours · from $59Our pick

Sail from Puerto Colón along Tenerife’s west coast with a multilingual guide, watching pilot whales and dolphins from the deck or 16 underwater windows. Choose a three-hour Diego Hernandez Bay cruise or a 4.5-hour trip toward Masca and Los Gigantes, with lunch, drinks, and a swim stop included.

“The tour was incredible! The boat was large and carried many passengers, but it never felt overcrowded -we had plenty of space yo enjoy the experience comfortably. The guide was friendly and shared interesting insights here and there, which helped us appreciate the stunning view even more. The highlight was seeing several whales up close! We also cruised along the coast and its views, especially Los Gigantes, we're simply breathtaking. this itinerary is a must do! We also went for a short dive, which was so much fun! The lunch was plentiful and the wait time was minimal. A lovely touch was the traditional Canarian dessert they offered, it was…”

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La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos - Looking for whale sharks in their feeding area
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La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

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

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

Ride from Los Cabos to La Paz, board a panga, and snorkel beside migrating whale sharks with guides such as Mario and Joe. Your $259 includes hotel transport, wetsuit, gear, drinks, and Baja-style fish tacos. Plan for an early, active day and possible weather or wildlife cancellations.

“Should be aware there is a good chance this will be canceled due to low whale shark activity. We had the misfortune of being up for a 6am pick up, register and wait in Cabo marina for an hour to find out it was canceled. Still haven't received my refund. Not ideal 😕”

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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast - Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House from the water
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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

3.Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 878 reviews · from $74

Start at King Street Wharf with breakfast or BBQ lunch, then pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Manly Beach, and Sydney Heads before searching for humpback whales. A naturalist guide provides live commentary, and a free return cruise is offered if no whales are found.

“Lunch was really good and plentiful. Whale watching was fabulous! David was very informative and helpful with locating the whales and helping us find/see them. Highly recommend!”

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Brisbane: Whale Watching Cruise with Lunch - Meeting Captain Kerry and boarding Eye Spy
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Brisbane: Whale Watching Cruise with Lunch

4.Brisbane: Whale Watching Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 448 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $113

Cruise Moreton Bay aboard the MV Eye Spy for about five hours, with a guaranteed whale sighting, fresh picnic lunch, and commentary from Captain Kerry Lopez. Optional Brisbane hotel pickup is available, and the wheelchair-accessible catamaran has a licensed bar, snacks, and souvenirs.

“An amazing experience! The tour was so informative and a beautiful site to see the whales in their natural habitat. Even better to have a tour which cares for these beautiful creatures and there environment. Thank you!”

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Adeje: Whale Watching, Lunch & Swim Stop at Los Gigantes - Watching whales and dolphins off Costa Adeje
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Adeje: Whale Watching, Lunch & Swim Stop at Los Gigantes

5.Adeje: Whale Watching, Lunch & Swim Stop at Los Gigantes

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 446 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Sail from Puerto Colón on Shogun, a traditional wooden schooner, for five hours of whale and dolphin watching, lunch, and a swim stop in Masca Bay. The multilingual crew, including guide Andy on some departures, keeps the mood friendly, while Los Gigantes provides the grand finale.

“Great boat trip. Started very rocky so the captain changed course, which was much appreciated. We saw loads of pilot whales and dolphins. Food was delicious and the swim spot was beautiful.”

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Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch - Arriving at the Uninhabited Island
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Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch

6.Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · from $117

Join the crew aboard the 100-foot Whale’s Tale for a seven-hour sail from Nadi to a private island in the Mamanuca group. Enjoy a champagne-style breakfast, snorkeling, swimming, a beach BBQ, complimentary drinks, and music on the return trip. Pickup is offered from selected hotels in Nadi, the Coral Coast, and Lautoka.

“This was so incredible. The crew were so nice, the island is paradise & the food was delicious. I would do this everyday if i could!”

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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast or Lunch - Crossing Sydney Heads
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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast or Lunch

7.Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast or Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 340 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

From Circular Quay, cruise through Sydney Harbour and beyond Sydney Heads to look for migrating humpback whales. Choose a hot breakfast on weekends or a BBQ-style lunch daily. English commentary covers whales, dolphins, seals, and Sydney’s harbour sights. Judy and Biggles are among the guides praised for sharp spotting and lively talks.

“Nobody turned up at 7 Macquarie street as stated on the app. Walked to the quay and found where we should go. The previous meeting point needs removing. The trip was excellent. Saw so many whales. Mums with their calf’s. It was tremendous! The food was plentiful and ok. The guide was knowledgeable. So glad we did it!”

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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

8.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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Royal Delfin - 4'5H Dolphin & Whale Watching - Los Gigantes Masca - Lunch & Swim - Los Gigantes and the approach to Masca Bay
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Royal Delfin – 4’5H Dolphin & Whale Watching – Los Gigantes Masca – Lunch & Swim

9.Royal Delfin – 4’5H Dolphin & Whale Watching – Los Gigantes Masca – Lunch & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 192 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Sail from Playa de las Américas toward Los Gigantes on Royal Delfin’s purpose-built catamaran. Look for dolphins and pilot whales through large viewing windows, enjoy lunch, beer, sangria, soft drinks, and a swim in Masca Bay. The cruise returns to the starting point after about 4.5 hours.

“Very well organised although could do better with the itinerary beforehand especially with children aboard. Overall- great experience”

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Whale Watching Tour + Vila Franca Islet: Full-day with lunch - The morning search for whales and dolphins
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Whale Watching Tour + Vila Franca Islet: Full-day with lunch

10.Whale Watching Tour + Vila Franca Islet: Full-day with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · from $103

Start in Ponta Delgada with a marine briefing, then search for whales and dolphins aboard a RIB or fiberglass boat. After lunch, take the authorized boat to Vila Franca Islet for swimming and snorkeling in its volcanic crater. Guides such as Pia, Matteo, and Fátima add useful wildlife and geology insight.

“Well, we traveled for a looong time and got bumped, slammed and jostled around ALOT , and did not see any whales! The tour was very un organized and timing was an issue- a lot of waiting around, and we only got a small amount of time to snorkel- my back was sore next day due to the slamming on the waves”

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Discover whales in Tenerife: exclusive yacht tour with swim and lunch - Watching whales and dolphins without a circus
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Discover whales in Tenerife: exclusive yacht tour with swim and lunch

11.Discover whales in Tenerife: exclusive yacht tour with swim and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 105 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Sail from Los Cristianos aboard Neptune, a yacht limited to 20 people, for whale and dolphin watching with a multilingual guide such as Sisi. You’ll stop for a swim in clear coastal water, then eat lunch with drinks on board. Pickup from southern Tenerife is optional.

“This was a fantastic program, and I can only recommend it to everyone. The captain and the tour guide were very kind and helpful. The food on the boat was delicious and plentiful. Everything was exactly as described; we saw dolphins, whales, and a turtle. What was especially touching, it was my birthday that day, and they celebrated me with music and even surprised me with a bottle of champagne. I can only recommend this program. I sincerely thank you for this amazing and unforgetable experience. The birthday girl”

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Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch - Swimming near Oslob’s whale sharks
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Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch

12.Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $124

You’ll leave Cebu before dawn for Oslob, swim near whale sharks with a boat photographer, then visit Sumilon Island’s white-sand beach and clear water. Japanese-speaking guides such as Jun and Robin may lead the day. Breakfast, gear, water, and photo data are included, while lunch costs about 500 to 600 PHP.

“Whale sharks are so big I didn't expect to see them so close!!”

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São Miguel: Whales & Volcano Full-Day Tour with Lunch - Three hours searching São Miguel’s waters
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São Miguel: Whales & Volcano Full-Day Tour with Lunch

13.São Miguel: Whales & Volcano Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Join Green Visions Tours for a seven-hour São Miguel outing with hotel pickup, a three-hour catamaran search for whales and dolphins, lunch, and a drive to Lagoa do Fogo. Guides such as João, Joaquim, Joachim, and Bruno have led this route, with stops adjusted to weather.

“We spent the morning taking a tour of the island that featured 2 stops that Bruno designated "special treats", a waterfall and a pineapple plantation. Then off to Lagoa de Fogo, where we spent less time than at the pineapple plantation. Lunch was rushed as he said we were running late. Off to whale watching where Bruno to where Bruno told us to follow him. My wife and I were put on one boat. The rest of the group was still at the van. We never saw them or Bruno again. Your tour description said we would be brought back to our pick up point which was our hotel. We…”

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Full-Day Whales & The Princess Ring Islet (incl. Lunch) - The 11:30 lunch break
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Full-Day Whales & The Princess Ring Islet (incl. Lunch)

14.Full-Day Whales & The Princess Ring Islet (incl. Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $134

Start at Vila Franca do Campo with a cetacean briefing and a three-hour wildlife cruise. After a local lunch, take a traditional fishing boat to Princess Ring Islet for swimming and snorkeling. Guides such as Jorge, Marilu, and Alex may lead the day, subject to assignment.

“Whale watching com o Jorge e a Marilu foi o melhor desta experiência. 5 estrelas! O almoço foi bom. O regresso ao final da tarde da Ilha Anel da Princesa foi assustador.”

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Whale Watching Catamaran to Los Gigantes & Masca (Including drinks & warm lunch) - What the catamaran feels like with a large group
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Whale Watching Catamaran to Los Gigantes & Masca (Including drinks & warm lunch)

15.Whale Watching Catamaran to Los Gigantes & Masca (Including drinks & warm lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Sail from Puerto Colón at 1:15 pm on a large catamaran toward Los Gigantes and Masca. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, hear commentary in English and Spanish, eat a hot lunch, enjoy included drinks, and possibly swim in a sheltered cove before returning after about four and a half hours.

“The trip was well organised and we saw dolphins, however when first got on the boat we were informed that passengers often feel sick so if they did would they kindly go to the back of the boat. Most did except 1 lady who continued to vomit in front of us ( very off putting when you’ve been given paella to eat) cabin crew didn’t ask her to move which displayed little respect for all the other passengers”

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