The 4 Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas That Earn Their Price

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

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

Join Cabo Nature for a two-hour whale search from Cabo San Lucas with a women-led crew of marine biologists. Listen to humpback songs through a hydrophone, stop at El Arco for photos, and receive digital pictures. The boat carries up to 10 people in the intimate format described, and a second tour is free if no whales appear.

“My wife and I carefully searched for a whale watching guide for our cruise to Cabo. Let me say that there's a reason Cabo Nature has the most reviews. These ladies are amazing! Having the tour with experienced marine biologists added so much to the experience. Our guides were so knowledgeable and you could hear the genuine excitement in their voices when telling us about the whales. We took a quick ride to the Arch for photos (which by the way are included!) and went to several spots and saw multiple whales and even a calf. It really was an amazing experience that we'll never forget. Sure you could book…”

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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 tour from Cabo San Lucas with marine biologists such as Oscar, Victoria, or Payo. Look for humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, turtles, and sometimes gray or sperm whales. You will pass The Arch, Lovers Beach, and Pelican Rock, hear whale songs through a hydrophone when conditions permit, and receive tour photos at no extra cost.

“A small group with an excellent marine biologist as a guide & a boat skipper who got involved with the group made this excursion into one that we won’t forget.”

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3.Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,005 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Best value

Spend about 2.5 hours on a small boat from Cabo San Lucas, visiting El Arco and its sea lions before searching for humpback whales. A marine biologist such as Andrea, Vanu, Maria, or Vanusa explains the animals and local waters. Boats hold about 10 to 12 people, and morning trips usually offer calmer seas.

“We had a great time! We were on a boat with a small group. Our guide was so knowlegeable about the sea life and we learned a lot about whales. The captain zoomed us around the ocean to find the spots where the whales were breaching. Great tour!”

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

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

Ride a small zodiac from Cabo’s marina with a marine biologist such as Oscar, Josephine, or Victoria. Search for humpback whales, listen for whale calls with a hydrophone when conditions allow, and pass El Arco, Lovers Beach, and Pelican Rock. The crew takes free photos, and a second tour is free if no whales appear from December 15 to April 15.

“The experience was great in every aspect. The weather was perfect the boat size allowed quick mobility to follow the whales but the crew was ultimately what made the experience the best it could be as they were engaged, knowledgeable and made us feel like they were enjoying the experience as much as we were. Remember they do this 3 times a day so staying that engaged each and every time shows their love for what they do and their willingness to make sure we have a great time. I highly recommend the experience.”

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