The 8 Best Whale Watching and Snorkeling Trips in Cabo San Lucas

1.Whale-Shark Snorkeling Excursion to La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $349Our pick

Leave Cabo at 6:00 am for La Paz, where a marine biologist guides a supervised swim near whale sharks in their natural habitat. The small group is limited to eight people, with equipment, snacks, lunch, and a Todos Santos stop included. Hotel pickup is not provided.

“Amazing once in a lifetime experience! Loads of whale sharks, rays, and whales! The guides were incredible and provided great conversation, education and awareness of marine life! Sooo highly recommend Cabo Trek!”

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2.Whale Watching & Snorkeling Combo in Los Cabos with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125Best value

Join Baja Vikings Ecoventures in Cabo San Lucas for about two hours of whale watching and one hour of snorkeling. Guides including Mario, Pedro, Louis, Fernando, and Fergus have helped guests spot humpbacks, gray whales, sea lions, rays, and reef fish. Photos, videos, gear, snacks, and reef-safe sunscreen are included.

“It was a wonderful adventure, made extra special by Dee and Captain Alex!! We saw many whales and Captain Alex took us places that were not mobbed by other boats. The highlight? Watching a mother and her calf enjoy the surface as we listened to them sing to each other on the hydrophone. Dee was a wealth of knowledge and it was fun to learn more about these magnificent creatures. Also saw a couple of marlins and sea lions.”

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3.Los Cabos Seasonal Whale Watch and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $239

Sail from Cabo San Lucas toward Santa Maria or Chileno Beach, watching migrating whales from December 15 to April 15. You’ll snorkel in a protected Blue Flag area, see the Arch, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and a small-group catamaran ride. Crew members have included Topi, Javier, Rafael, and Uriel.

“We had a great time on this tour. We wanted to do all three of these activities: whale watching, see the arches, and snorkeling. This tour covered them all along with a fantastic lunch, tasty drinks, a clean boat with a nice bathroom, and plenty of space to sit. There was a covered indoor area when it was windy. We saw plenty of whales and were close enough to capture photos with our phone camera.”

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4.Los Cabos Whale Watching & Snorkel Adventure with Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas with a private crew, photograph the Arch, search for whales, then use the snorkeling gear, paddle board, and floating mat. Your package includes ceviche, fajitas, guacamole, beer, margaritas, tequila, soda, and water. The crew may include Captain Arturo and deckhand Nadia, depending on the boat assigned.

“Having gone on multiple excursions and having those excursions touted as experiences of a lifetime, 80% of them fall flat on their face. This excursion was greatly underestimated and hands down was the best excursion we have ever experienced on a cruise. From the moment our group of 12 stepped on the boat, we felt safe, important, catered to, and respected by the three man crew that gave us the ultimate level of service. Going whale watching is never a guarantee, but within 15 minutes of being on the boat, we sighted our first whale and were fortunate enough to see at least a dozen more. We were then taken…”

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5.Cabo: Snorkel with Whale Sharks in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 10 hours · from $259

Travel from Cabo to La Paz in a small group, then join guides such as Joe or Mario on a whale shark snorkel in the Sea of Cortés. Expect a long day, changing weather, limited water time, a taco lunch, and a short La Paz waterfront walk.

“Transfer erst nach Cabo, von dort nach La Paz. Anschließend mit dem Boot raus. Es gibt nur bestimmte Zeitfenster. Zu beachten: - Schwimmsachen schon vor Start unter ziehen - man muss sehr fit sein, alles geht sehr schnell. Viel Schwimmen bei Wellen und gleichzeitig Guide und Walhai im Blick haben, sowie das Boot. - jeder hatte nur 3 Wassergänge - kein ausgiebiges Schnorcheln neben dem Tier - beachte das Wetter davor. Bei uns war es sehr stürmisch. Die Sicht unter Wasser beschränkte sich auf 1-2 Meter. - Tacos zum Abschluss (Hähnchen oder Fisch) Rundum: ein schönes Erlebnis, wenn alles stimmt und man fit ist. Preis-Leistung mit 220€ pro Person, ohne…”

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6.Snorkel with whale sharks includes equipment & transportation

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $299

You leave Cabo before sunrise for La Paz, where a small group of up to 12 can snorkel near whale sharks and mobula rays. Breakfast, lunch, gear, boat transport, and hotel pickup are included. The day also includes Cabo’s Arch and bay, but wildlife sightings and pickup times can vary.

“So unorganized. Also did not get what was promised. Driver was nice. Captain and First Mate were rude! It’s a rigorous experience. Jump off the boat. Go now. Swim like crazy. See the sharks tale. Wow! It’s a great experience in a beautiful place with one of nature’s wonderful creations, we just had bad humans involved.”

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7.Snorkeling and whale watching Tour in Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Start at 8:00 am with Roger and his son for a private 3 to 4-hour boat tour from Cabo San Lucas. Snorkel at Pelican Rock and Neptune’s Finger, see whales and dolphins when available, visit El Arco, and receive photos and videos.

“Honestly the only reason to not give Roger 5 stars perfect review is that you want to keep him to yourself …. Hands down best tour operator we have ever been on in Cabo … we have been coming here for a decade and tried lots of private boat tours … Roger and his son provide a different experience than anything we have tried … we where greated with a great smile , asked how we wanted to tour , and then led to whales , dolphins , and the best snorkeling we have done in Cabo”

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8.Whale Watching Snorkel Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend a Cabo morning tracking humpback whales near El Arco, then snorkel a quieter reef among tropical fish. The crew, including guides such as Edgar, Ana, and Mireya, adjusts the balance between whale watching and snorkeling when conditions allow. Wetsuits, gear, water, and snacks are included.

“We loved our morning with Cabo Private Guide! Edgar took us on a boat tour, leaving from San Jose del Cabo. We saw several whales, and we also snorkeled. While snorkeling, we saw several groups of soldier fish, and we saw parrot fish and puffer fish too. The snorkeling was a bit too cold for us (in mid-March), but Edgar was very flexible and allowed us to spend more time whale watching after leaving the snorkeling site a bit early. Seeing the whales was an incredible experience. We saw a mom-and-baby pair, as well as several whales traveling in groups of two or three. The boat ride is also a…”

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