The 4 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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