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15 Whale Watching in Los Cabos Worth Booking

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 whale watching in Los Cabos justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas - From your hotel to the marina
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Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

1.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,107 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Cruise from Los Cabos on a double-decker catamaran with guides such as Jacob, Marco, and Captain Reyes. See the Arch, listen to whale songs through a hydrophone, and watch humpbacks from the Sea of Cortez while enjoying drinks, snacks, and hotel pickup.

“We didn't get any reminders or messages about the pick up time. One was sent in January but I checked the app many times and never saw the one they sent with a pick up time. We have done other tours through Viator and had good experiences. We always get reminders. We didn't even get a phone call when they got to the hotel. We were downstairs at that time and could have come right out. I will NEVER use Viator again. I expect a refund!!”

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Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos - The 20-minute stop at El Arco
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Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos

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

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

Join Cabo Nature’s women-led crew for a two-hour whale watch from Cabo San Lucas. Marine biologists such as Aurora, María, Daniela, Belem, and Niki guide a small boat across the Sea of Cortez or Pacific, using a hydrophone to hear whale songs. Photos and a whale-sighting guarantee are included.

“smaller boat format allowed us to get closer. Crew was knowledgeable and fun! Definitely recommended.”

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Los Cabos Whale Watching (Transportation and Pictures Included) - Two hours searching for humpbacks
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Los Cabos Whale Watching (Transportation and Pictures Included)

3.Los Cabos Whale Watching (Transportation and Pictures Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Join True Baja for a small-group whale watch from Cabo San Lucas. Guides such as Leonardo, Leo, Lorenzo, and Pablo explain local whales and marine life while the captain seeks humpbacks, dolphins, turtles, and mantas. Expect Land’s End views, sea lions, snacks, hotel pickup, and included photos.

“Professional, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Captain of boat and Lorenzo our guide made sure we had a great experience finding and seeing whales. Great excursion . They also were one of the few outfitters that would pick up at our hotel and we were happy we chose them.”

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Whale Watching Group Tour in San Jose del Cabo - Two hours on the Sea of Cortez
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Whale Watching Group Tour in San Jose del Cabo

4.Whale Watching Group Tour in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about two hours on the Sea of Cortez with Salty Cabo Excursions, looking for humpback and gray whales. Guides such as Paola, Sofia, Luisa, and Kate explain whale behavior, use an underwater microphone, and share tour photos. The group is capped at 10 people, with several departure times.

“Great tour. Our guide knew so much information about the Whales and really made the tour wonderful. If you get a chance to use this Company you won’t be disappointed.”

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Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise - Boarding at Cabo Marina
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Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise

5.Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Board Sunrider Tours at Cabo Marina for a 2.5-hour whale watch led by the captain and crew. Cruise past El Arco, search for humpback and gray whales, then enjoy a fresh Mexican buffet, open-bar drinks, music, and dancing on the ride home. The boat has two decks and returns to the marina.

“Wonderful outing! We've done many boat trips in Cabo. The larger boat is smoother than small boats and put us higher so we could see farther. We saw many whales. Great crew, delicious lunch, better quality beverages than on other boats. There was plenty of seating both outside and in the shade, clean restrooms.”

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Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching - El Arco, Cabo’s signature opening
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Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

6.Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Set out from Cabo San Lucas at 9 a.m. with Apex Ocean Divers for a four-hour search across the Pacific and Sea of Cortez. Expect a small group of up to 10, snorkeling with rays and reef fish, whale and dolphin sightings, a stop at El Arco, snacks, and photo and video coverage.

“I have to say, when I booked this experience I did zero research and chose it purely based on the pictures they posted. I really wasn’t sure if those photos were real or just clever advertising, but I took a leap of faith. Let me tell you — those pictures are 100% real and still don’t do justice to the moments we actually experienced. It was insane, to say the least. This was our first time doing a safari-style adventure on the water, but the fact that the rest of our small (!!!) group consisted of professional free divers and marine-life photographers with thousands of followers on social media speaks…”

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Small-Group Whale Watching Zodiac Boat Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - Leaving Cabo Marina and heading for open water
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Small-Group Whale Watching Zodiac Boat Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

7.Small-Group Whale Watching Zodiac Boat Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride a fast Zodiac from Cabo San Lucas toward the Pacific or Sea of Cortez, pause at El Arco, and search for humpbacks, gray whales, dolphins, and more with a marine guide. Crews may include captains such as Jose, Baltazar, Oscar, or Rodrigo. The ride is exciting, wet, and sometimes rough.

“Overall it was an amazing tour, saw many whales and dolphins. It would have been better to have fewer people in the boat. Many times the view was blocked by other people standing and was difficult to take photos.”

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Whale Watching Tour with Arch and Beach in Cabo San Lucas - What the roughly two-hour outing includes
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Whale Watching Tour with Arch and Beach in Cabo San Lucas

8.Whale Watching Tour with Arch and Beach in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $51

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas Marina past the famous Arch, search for whales and sea lions, then explore Cabo or a nearby beach stop. Guides such as Alan and Saul have earned praise for spotting whales, but beach access, boat style, language support, and tour length can vary.

“When we arrived 10 minutes before our booking time they made us wait forever and then tried to say we were late and didn’t have a booking, they also said many more lies and tried to make us pay more money.”

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Los Cabos: Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included) - Pickup from three parts of the Cabo area
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Los Cabos: Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included)

9.Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Set out from Cabo San Lucas Marina with guides such as Pablo or Leonardo to spot humpback and gray whales, dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and more. Your shaded boat includes a marine toilet, water, snacks, roundtrip hotel transport, and guide-taken photos at no extra charge.

“We went with our family—our two kids, who are 10 and 9, and my parents—and it was truly the best experience. I would do it ten times over without hesitation. I’m not sure if we just got incredibly lucky with how many we saw or how close they were, but it was absolutely fantastic and something I’ll never forget.”

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Whale Watching by Zodiac in Cabo San Lucas with Photos Included - Meeting Baja Vikings at the Cabo marina
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Whale Watching by Zodiac in Cabo San Lucas with Photos Included

10.Whale Watching by Zodiac in Cabo San Lucas with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Join Baja Vikings Ecoventures for a 2.5-hour whale watch from Cabo San Lucas aboard a 28-foot Apex Zodiac. Guides such as Pepe, Mario, Raz, and Pedro share whale and Cabo lore while you search for humpbacks, gray whales, dolphins, sea lions, and more. Water, snacks, juice, photos, and videos are included.

“We saw numerous whales throughout our tour. The tour guide, Luis, provided us with good information.”

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Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching Catamaran Experience - Leaving Cabo for the Pacific
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Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching Catamaran Experience

11.Whale Watching Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 118 reviews · 2 hours · from $101

Join Pez Gato Amazing Adventures for a two-hour catamaran cruise from Cabo San Lucas, with hotel pickup, a light meal, open domestic drinks, and English or Spanish guides. Watch for gray, humpback, and blue whales, listen through onboard hydrophones, and stop at the Arch and Land’s End for photos.

“We were picked up right on time from our hotel. The tour guides in the catamaran were fun and informative. We saw a lot of whales! Food and drink were provided. Bonus they had a professional photographer on board who took great shots! It was a great excursion! Thank you!”

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Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - Whale watching after the Arch
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Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

12.Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas Marina toward the Arch, then search for humpback and gray whales from a spacious catamaran. A buffet dinner, open bar, crew show, and dancing fill the 2.5-hour trip. English service is offered, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.

“It was a great time. Great service and the food was awesome. Entertainment was good. We got to see many whales.”

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Whale Watching Tour in Los Cabos - Cruising past the Arch and Lovers Beach
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Whale Watching Tour in Los Cabos

13.Whale Watching Tour in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $97

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas with Pez Gato for about two hours of whale watching, coastal views, and a photo stop at the Arch. Expect a catamaran carrying up to 45 people, complimentary snacks and drinks, lively guides, and respectful distances from whales. Hotel pickup is available if arranged ahead.

“The cruise was a lot of fun and not anything like more scientific cruises we have been on. This was like party boat meets whale watching. Music blasted and everyone of all ages seemed to be enjoying themselves. The included beverage turned out to be an open bar, and the snack was a spread of good sandwiches. Both were pleasant surprises. So, while there appeared to be no scientific equipment to find the whales, we found them anyways and enjoyed breaching whales from a distance and a few close up. This was a catamaran, so expect to get wet if the waves are big. All in all, this was a…”

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Los Cabos Whale Watching Cruise Including Breakfast - The Arch, Lovers Beach, and Cabo’s postcard coast
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Los Cabos Whale Watching Cruise Including Breakfast

14.Los Cabos Whale Watching Cruise Including Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas Marina on a double-decker catamaran during whale season, December through April. You’ll pass the Arch, Lovers Beach, and sea lions while a marine biologist explains whale behavior. Breakfast, coffee, tea, and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.

“Great food and drinks. Lots of staff to bring drinks and offer to bring. Whale watching was awesome! We saw so many whales”

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Los Cabos Private Yacht Whale Watching & Drinks - Up to 18 Guests - The Arch, Lover’s Beach, and Cabo’s famous rock views
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Los Cabos Private Yacht Whale Watching & Drinks – Up to 18 Guests

15.Los Cabos Private Yacht Whale Watching & Drinks – Up to 18 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours aboard a private yacht from Cabo San Lucas with a captain and deckhand. Look for migrating whales, photograph the Arch and beaches, then use the included snorkeling gear, paddle board, or floating mat. The yacht accommodates private groups, with guides such as Freddy, Gil, Arturo, and Nadia reported on recent trips.

“This tour has a lot of flexibility to spend as much or as little time as you like whale watching or swimming / snorkeling based on how you prefer to spend your designated time.”

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