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The 15 Best Private Whale Watching Charters

63 tours  ·  from $2 a head

A private boat means your own timings, no queue at the gangway and a skipper who will stay with a pod. These 15 are priced per boat or per head as marked, with group sizes and how long each charter runs.

Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter - Leaving Le Morne on a private speedboat
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Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

1.Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $225Our pick

Set out early from Le Morne with Lydia Boat’s private crew, including guides such as Miguel, Navy, Owen, and Rino. Look for wild dolphins and whales, snorkel near Crystal Rock, and enjoy oysters, sea urchin, lobster, fish, drinks, and a seafood barbecue, now served on the boat while Benitier Island is closed.

“Our trip to Bénetier Island was a breathtaking experience. We were able to swim with dolphins and snorkel in the lagoon with turtles and many beautiful fishes. The barbecue at Bénetier was excellent and couldn't have been better. Many, many thanks to our great guides Navy and Ivan, who did everything to give us a perfect day :)”

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Private Whale Shark All Inclusive Experience - Swimming with whale sharks in open water
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Private Whale Shark All Inclusive Experience

2.Private Whale Shark All Inclusive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,095

Start early with private pickup, then cruise about an hour to the whale shark area with guides such as Xenia, Nicholas, or Reuben. Swim in small pairs under crew supervision, snorkel a Mayan coral reef, and finish with lunch at Playa Norte. Vegetarian meals are available with advance notice.

“Rueben was the goat and lined us up to jump in the water right in front of the whale sharks. Craziest thing ever! Really fun trip overall. Enjoyed snorkeling and especially the beach at the end with beers.”

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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea - Rays, sharks, turtles, and the two bays
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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

3.Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $1,640

Spend four hours aboard Mana’hau with guides such as Nicky, Fabien, Lolo, or Lingee, seeking humpback whales from July to November. Swim or snorkel with marine life, visit Moorea’s bays, and try the towed subwin board on a private trip for up to eight people.

“Such a wonderful experience with our guide, Nicki, and her father! Knowledgeable and personable, they geared the trip to our needs and wants. We never felt rushed as we snorkeled with stingrays, sharks, and turtles. And you cannot beat the scenery!”

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Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta - Meeting at Marina Vallarta at 8:45
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Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

4.Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join Vallarta Natours for a private 3.5-hour whale watch in Banderas Bay. Guides such as Victor, Thalia, Carlos, or Talia explain humpbacks, play underwater whale calls, and look for dolphins, turtles, and other marine life. Lunch, soft drinks, and a boat with a bathroom are included.

“We traveled with 6 adults and 4 kids from ages 4-11. They all loved it! Some good information at the beginning, answered any and all questions throughout and the provided sandwiches and snacks were great even for the adults! The kids liked the cookies the best of course! Boat had a bathroom, clean, and felt safe entire time. Would highly recommend!”

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Private Whale Watching in San José del Cabo - Leaving from San José del Cabo instead of Cabo San Lucas
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Private Whale Watching in San José del Cabo

5.Private Whale Watching in San José del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $200

Join Salty Cabo for a private whale watching trip from San José del Cabo. Your guide and captain tailor the outing for your group, with free photos, comfortable boats, and a hydrophone for listening to whale songs. Guides such as Sophie and Paola add useful insight into local marine life.

“From arrival at the office, the short walk to the boat, and on the water everyone was friendly knowledgeable and professional. Once we were out on the water it wasn't long until there were humpback whales spotted. Sophia set up the hydrophone and we were able to listen to the singing. There were several breaches and quite a few tails in the air as they made their deep dives. We found the marina at San Jose del Cabo to be a welcome change from Cabo. The 25' boat was roomy and comfortable with excellent viewing and canvas sun shades. Doing the private tour was well worth it. You will have…”

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PRIVATE Whale Watch Tour | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics - Searching the Sea of Cortez or Pacific Ocean
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PRIVATE Whale Watch Tour | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

6.PRIVATE Whale Watch Tour | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $369

Set out from Cabo San Lucas with a private captain and marine biologist for about 2.5 hours. See the Arch, Lovers Beach, and Pelican Rock, then search for humpback and grey whales. Your guide explains the wildlife and sends tour photos at no extra cost.

“Guide & Captain were awesome. Amazing up close views of whales! Humpbacks & Grey Whales. Absolutely recommend 🐋🐳”

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Sports Boat- Private Whale Watching Trip( free breakfast & paid pick-up) - What the private format changes
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Sports Boat- Private Whale Watching Trip( free breakfast & paid pick-up)

7.Sports Boat- Private Whale Watching Trip( free breakfast & paid pick-up)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews

Set out from Mirissa at 7 a.m. on a private 10-meter sports boat for up to eight people. A naturalist gives live commentary as you search for blue whales, dolphins, turtles, and other sea life. Breakfast, drinks, snacks, WiFi, and an onboard restroom are included. Pickup costs extra.

“Great whale, dolphin and turtle spotting experience. Wonderful staff and an excellent, clean boat. We had a whale of a time :)”

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Whale shark encounter Private tour - swim with whale shark cancun - Breakfast at Restaurant Mandinga
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Whale shark encounter Private tour – swim with whale shark cancun

8.Whale shark encounter Private tour – swim with whale shark cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $975

From Playa del Carmen, you’ll ride by private boat toward the whale shark area, snorkeling in small rounds of two people with one guide. Guides such as Jane, Abraham, and Nuria are praised for safety and marine knowledge. The day also includes breakfast, refreshments, Isla Mujeres, and hotel pickup.

“An unforgettable private whale shark tour! 🌊 From the moment our guide Abraham and Armando picked us up in Playa del Carmen to the smooth return ride, everything was perfect. Captain Antonio and Steven made us feel safe, cared for, and made sure our sons (3 & 8) had an amazing time—whether swimming with whale sharks or enjoying from the boat.”

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Private Tour to Whales Valley & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls in El Fayoum from Cairo - Tunis Village, a quiet first look at Fayoum
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Private Tour to Whales Valley & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls in El Fayoum from Cairo

9.Private Tour to Whales Valley & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls in El Fayoum from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $90

Travel privately from Cairo to Fayoum for whale fossils at Wadi Al-Hitan, Wadi El Rayan’s waterfalls, Tunis Village, Qarun Lake, lunch, 4x4 desert driving, sandboarding, and Magic Lake. Guides such as Adel, Aladin, and Hajsan have earned praise, but confirm language and guide arrangements before booking.

“The places visited are wonderful, the views and activities carried out are great, with the guide and driver we had a great time, very attentive and the recommendations always good.Auto-translated”

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Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta - The guides and the quality of the wildlife search
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Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta

10.Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Cruise Banderas Bay privately with Eco Explorer Vallarta guides, watching humpback whales and other marine life from a small boat. Carlos, Emilio, and Hector have helped guests spot whales, dolphins, and turtles. The three-hour trip includes a hydrophone, snacks, drinks, safety gear, and conservation support.

“Carlos was so great at explaining the whales and finding them for us, and hector was a perfect captain! For being the end of whale season, we had plenty of wildlife to see (we are guessing about 20 whales and tons of dolphins). This tour definitely did not disappoint and I would recommend it for anyone wanting to see these magnificent animals!”

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Tenerife: 3 &-6 Hour Private Whale & Dolphin Watching - Searching for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles
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Tenerife: 3 &-6 Hour Private Whale & Dolphin Watching

11.Tenerife: 3 &-6 Hour Private Whale & Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours aboard the Gran Azor with a private group of up to nine. Your captain takes you from Puerto Colon to Tenerife’s whale and dolphin waters, with sonar listening, snorkeling, snacks, drinks, and time for a relaxed coast cruise. Captain Maxi has earned praise for his friendly style.

“Captain Maxi was a very nice and fun Guy! We saw a lot of pilot whales very close and some dolphins from about 50 Meters away. the other half of our 6 hour Trip was more of a coast-tour, which we enjoyed a lot too. the food and drinks which were included was really a lot and very good. We felt like rich people for a day ;-P would definitely recommend it for a group of friends!”

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Private Whale shark Ecofriendly tour from Cancun - The Puerto Juarez marina briefing
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Private Whale shark Ecofriendly tour from Cancun

12.Private Whale shark Ecofriendly tour from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $895

Join a private eight-hour outing from Cancun’s Hotel Zone to swim with whale sharks in the Caribbean. A bilingual biologist guide explains local marine life, while your crew provides snorkeling gear, lunch, water, soft drinks, and air-conditioned transport. Expect an early start and a $20 government fee.

“Fantastic trip! We were lucky enough to swim twice with a magnificent whale shark; although we did jump in a third time, but I didn’t see the whale shark. :)”

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Private Whale Watching Adventure in Mo'orea - What Teoni and Julien add to the day
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Private Whale Watching Adventure in Mo’orea

13.Private Whale Watching Adventure in Mo’orea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Meet at Plage de Tiahura at 8:00 a.m. for a private six-hour whale search with captain Julien and guide Teoni. You’ll learn about humpback whales, use the provided snorkeling gear, and may enter the water when conditions and regulations allow. Boat viewing is always an option.

“We had an unforgettable experience on our whale watching tour in Mo’orea! Our guide, Teoni, and captain, Julien, were both outstanding. Teoni was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive, making sure our entire family felt safe and comfortaRead more”

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Private Whale Watching Adventure - Whale watching with a realistic view
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Private Whale Watching Adventure

14.Private Whale Watching Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set out from Ala Wai Harbor with Captain Chris and crew on a private two-hour boat ride for up to six people. Search for humpback whales, spinner dolphins, turtles, and monk seals while enjoying water and soft drinks. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Amazing experience and the crew was exceptional! We would do it again in a heart beat! Thank you for a great day!”

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Private Whale and Dolphin Whale Watching Boat Tour - Setting out from Dominica on a low boat
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Private Whale and Dolphin Whale Watching Boat Tour

15.Private Whale and Dolphin Whale Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews

Spend about three hours off Dominica searching for sperm whales, pilot whales, and dolphins from a private low-water boat. Captain Jeff, Captain Binns, Mikael, and the crew are known for sharp spotting and whale calls through a hydrophone. Pickup, drinks, and naturalist narration are included.

“10/10 recommend this company for your whale watching experience in Dominica. We went with our 3 small children and couldn’t have had a better experience. Hubert was incredibly responsive on the logistics side and the captain and crew Read more”

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