Cabo Expeditions
Whale Watching Experience
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Experience the Excitement in Spacious Comfort.
Thanks to the warmth and richness of our seas, every year, different types of cetaceans come here to provide a unique encounter to visitors and locals alike. With Cabo Expeditions, you can enjoy whale watching in Cabo San Lucas in a simple way, without losing the educational experience and personalized attention that we are known for.
Enjoy the fresh sea breeze as you cruise comfortably onboard our spacious fiberglass skiff. You ride is equipped with a sunshade that will work hand in hand with your sunblock to help protect you skin from the sun. We’ll set our own pace and try to observe whales with a few boats around them; we don’t want to cause them undue stress in their natural habitat. While waiting for the whales to take a breather, get to know your fellow guests or listen to your expert guide as he shares his local knowledge of these magnificent marine mammals born in Mexican waters.
Why Choose Cabo Expeditions for Whale Watching?
- We offer THREE unique Cabo San Lucas whale watching tours that provide amazing, up-close and personal encounters with whales!
- We accept only small groups, to guarantee the personal service you deserve.
- Our guides are certified in emergency response training to keep you and your family safe.
- “Save the Whales” is more than a slogan for Cabo Expeditions—it’s a job description. We’re dedicated to rescuing whales in trouble.
- We’re the only whale watching tour company in Los Cabos trained and authorized to do this serious work.
- Our loyal staff reflects our values of respect and fairness. Many have been with us since our beginning. This goodwill spills over into a heartfelt courtesy and care for our guests.
- Our conservation campaign Cabo Consciente and day-to-day operations demonstrate a respect for the environment in every small thing we do.
Get Up Close and Personal With Whales on our Whale Watching Experience
We provide that up-close and personal experience with whales you’ve always wanted, with respect for the animal’s comfort zone and the laws for endangered species.
The acrobatic humpback whales are favorites, but you could also see gray whales or even the world’s largest animal, a blue whale. Thirty-two species of whales and dolphins have been counted here in winter. Brush up on your whale behaviors: breaching, tail lobbing, spy-hopping, fin-slapping, diving. What acrobatics will you witness today?
Our Customers Love Us!
“Terrific experience. We saw a lot of whales very close to the boat. Claudio was an excellent pilot and Mareya a very good guide!”
Availability
DEPARTURES
WHALE WATCHING TOUR DURATION: 2 Hours
| TIME | DAYS | SEASON |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. | Monday-Sunday | December 15 through April 15 |
| 12:30 p.m. | Monday-Sunday | December 15 through April 15 |
| 3:00 p.m. | Monday-Sunday | December 15 through April 15 |
Whale Watching Tour Details
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Ages 5 years and up
GROUP SIZE
Maximum of 10 guests per boat, two boats available.
DEPARTURE LOCATION
You will check-in and depart directly from our reservations office located at Plaza de la Danza along the main boulevard by the marina, and next to Dairy Queen.
What’s Included
- A certified whale watching tour guide
- Soft drinks and bottled water
What’s Excluded
- Hotel pick-up (Note: Our shuttle service runs at specific times. Please allow enough time between your tour with us and your next activity.)
- Gratuities
Requirements & Restrictions
- Minimum age is 5 years old. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- This tour is not allowed for guests who are pregnant or those with heart, back and/or neck problems.
- No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs is allowed on the tour.
- Depending on weather and wind conditions, the boat tour ride can be bumpy.
What to Bring On your Whale Watching Trip
- We suggest comfortable clothing and a light jacket for the whale watching boat tour.
- Sun protection and a water-proof camera for the perfect whale watching photo are recommended.
Did You Know?
- The largest animal ever on the planet is the blue whale, whose heart is the size of a small car.
- Although occurring less than 1% of the time, whales can have twins.
Experience the Cabo Expeditions Difference
A Little About Our History…
Cabo Expeditions was founded by Oscar Hector Ortiz Garcia, in 1997. He studied Tourism Administration in Mexico City. This background grounded the business in a thoroughly professional approach. As a young man with just enough money to buy one boat, he set up shop in Cabo. He introduced professional whale watching in Cabo San Lucas and the surrounding community. Over the years, the business grew to thirteen boats and fifty employees.
Rescuing entangled whales became an important part of the operation. He relates how he felt about rescuing a humpback whale tangled in a fishing net. “I was able to at look at it eye-to-eye, soul-to-soul. When I hugged her and kissed her above the eye, I felt she was grateful for our help.”
It’s that kind of personal relationship with these amazing whales that drives everything Cabo Expeditions does. Today our dedication to the Cabo whale population takes an up close and personal approach. Rescuing whales in trouble has become our mission as more whales become entangled in fishing line and nets. Entanglement is a major threat to whales worldwide.
In these waters, Cabo Expeditions is the only official whale watching tour company authorized by the Mexican government to rescue entangled whales. We know how to keep both the rescuers and the whales safe in what can be a difficult situation. From 2000 to 2016, Cabo Expeditions has freed nineteen whales.
Cabo Expeditions’ commitment to the highest level of customer service has sealed our reputation for courtesy, efficiency, and value. We’ve been rewarded with customer satisfaction returns that inspire us to continue the level of service we’ve come to be known for.
We’ve built an international following with our dedication to safety, hands-on concern for the marine environment, and celebration of Baja California’s unique natural riches.
When is Whale Watching Season?
Whale watching season in Los Cabos begins legally and approved by SEMARNAT on December 15th and extends through April 15th, each year.
