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Top 15 Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas

21 tours  ·  from $45 a head

Good whale watching in Cabo San Lucas fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos - Searching for humpback whales with a trained eye
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Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos

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

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

Small-group Cabo whale watching with marine biologists, whale songs, Arch photos, and a free return trip if no whales appear.

“Spectacular!! Dany and Nicky are the best. Highly skilled at locating whales and answered all our questions. So knowledgeable. we saw a mating ritual AND a mother teaching her baby all the whale skills. During a lull Dany dropped a hydrophone so we could listen to the whale songs and chats. HIGHLY recommend the tour. Small, fast boat and Dany took pictures to send us so we could just watch and enjoy. be prepared to get wet, its part of going fast on a small boat, and really fun.”

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SMALL GROUP Whale Watch | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics - The Arch, Lovers Beach, and Pelican Rock
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SMALL GROUP Whale Watch | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

2.SMALL GROUP Whale Watch | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,106 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Cabo whale watching with a marine biologist, small groups, free photos, whale guarantee, and chances to hear humpbacks sing by hydrophone.

“I cant imagine someone going to cabo and not doing this. The marine biologist i forgot her name. We did the morning tour with her, was amazing. She's so passionate and loves what she does its refreshing. The whales are wonderful creatures, recommend this to anyone of any age. One thing to note women for some reason tend to get more sea sick. Even though they had some extra meds, take some early.”

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Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas - El Arco and the sea lion colony come first
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Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas

3.Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas

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

See humpback whales, sea lions, dolphins, and Cabo’s famous Arch on a small-group boat tour led by a marine biologist.

“We saw tons of whales and the guides were amazing. Andrea was very knowledgeable and Freddy did a wonderful job spotting the whales.”

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ZODIAC Whale Watch Tour | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics - Searching for humpback whales in a small boat
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ZODIAC Whale Watch Tour | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

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

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

Review of Whale Watch Cabo’s small-group zodiac tour, with marine biologists, free photos, whale guarantee, and practical Cabo tips.

“The trip was perfect, nice small group size and the zodiak allows quicker maneuvering than other boats. The priority was protecting the whales and we did that while still seeing a ton of them. Great company with the right focus.”

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Los Cabos Whale Watching (Transportation and Pictures Included) - El Arco, sea lions, and the first photo stop
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Los Cabos Whale Watching (Transportation and Pictures Included)

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

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

Review of a small-group Cabo whale-watching tour with hotel pickup, Arch photos, expert guides, snacks, and free professional pictures.

“We weren't packed in like sardines like most of the tours! Our guide Pablo knew everything and anything about the area and the whales. We saw quite a few whales and had an awesome day! We all got some amazing pictures which is not easy when you have second to snap a shot once you see them! I highly recommend?”

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Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise - The First Stop: El Arco and Cabo’s Rock Formations
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Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise

6.Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise

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

Review of Cabo’s 2.5-hour whale watching lunch cruise, with El Arco views, buffet food, open bar, practical tips, and accessibility notes.

“I’ve been on many whale watch tours with other companies, and this was by far the best one. The boat was clean, and most importantly, not crowded at all. We saw so many whales, many of them super close! The crew was enthusiastic, the lunch delicious - and it was probably the best service of any tour I’ve taken. We had a lot of fun. This tour is highly recommended, I will book again.”

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Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching - Pelican Rock brings the snorkeling possibility
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Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

7.Open Ocean Safari and Whale Watching

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

Review of Cabo San Lucas’s four-hour Open Ocean Safari, with whales, rays, dolphins, sea lions, snorkeling, photos, and practical booking advice.

“Great experience! Would definitely recommend to others, saw multiple species, our guide was very knowledgeable and experienced.”

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Small-Group Whale Watching Zodiac Boat Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - El Arco in Ten Minutes
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Small-Group Whale Watching Zodiac Boat Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

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

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

Cabo whale watching by fast Zodiac boat, with a marine guide, El Arco photos, small groups, and a real chance to see humpbacks and dolphins.

“We were a small group of 8 people. Our guides were very nice and especially important: very respectful of the whales. Luckily we didn't follow the umpteen other boats, but were far away from them.Around it was a great experience. X,Our tour guide was for us the Vaiana of the seas.Very great woman.Auto-translated”

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Whale Watching Tour with Arch and Beach in Cabo San Lucas - Leaving the Cabo San Lucas marina
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Whale Watching Tour with Arch and Beach in Cabo San Lucas

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

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

Review of Cabo’s $51 whale watch, Arch views, sea lions, beach time, practical concerns, boat comfort, language, and cancellation rules.

“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 Los Cabos
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Los Cabos: Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included)

10.Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included)

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

Track humpback and gray whales from Cabo, visit the Arch and sea lions, and get hotel transfers, water, and photos for $94.

“Our captain and our guide went the extra-mile in their efforts to make our whale watching adventure successful, exciting and very enjoyable. Thank you, True Baja”

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Luxury Whale Watch Cruise to The Arch Los Cabos - The Arch, Pelican Rock, and Cabo Bay
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Luxury Whale Watch Cruise to The Arch Los Cabos

11.Luxury Whale Watch Cruise to The Arch Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95

See Cabo’s Arch and seek humpback and gray whales aboard a 16-person catamaran with hotel transfers, open bar, and a small-group feel.

“100 STARS! Excellent tour that exceeded all expectations! There were only 4 of us total on the 1 pm sailing. The catamaran is gorgeous and clean with 2 separate restrooms for men and women. The staff from checkin to onboard were all wonderful and kept everyone happy with full beverages from the well equipped bar. The music was fun that played on the sail out but was turned off when we spotted whales which was perfect. We did see a momma and calf many many times and later a single adult. It was well worth the price.”

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Whale Watching by Zodiac in Cabo San Lucas with Photos Included - Leaving Cabo Marina in a 28-foot Apex Zodiac
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Whale Watching by Zodiac in Cabo San Lucas with Photos Included

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

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

Review of Cabo San Lucas whale watching by Zodiac, with small groups, hydrophone, expert guides, photos, wildlife, price, and practical tips.

“Absolutely loved our whale watching experience. The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable, plus we love the fact they help rescue marine life tangled in fishing nets. This gave us extra trust in their knowledge and appreciated the moments of silence for us to talk, laugh and take in the whale sightings. We had 13 people in our group and everyone said they’d recommend Zodiac!”

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Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching Catamaran Experience - Boarding the catamaran in Cabo San Lucas
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Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching Catamaran Experience

13.Whale Watching Catamaran Experience

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

Sail from Cabo San Lucas to spot migrating whales, hear them with hydrophones, pass the Arch, and enjoy breakfast, drinks, and hotel pickup.

“We loved this tour and saw a lot of whales. The crew is incredibly nice and took good care of us (with drinks and snacks). Transport was good organized. Would recommend anytime!!!”

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Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas - Boarding with a drink in hand
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Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

14.Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

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

Review of Cabo’s 2.5-hour whale-watching dinner cruise, with whale sightings, the Arch, buffet, open bar, sunset views, and practical tips.

“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 the bay toward the whales
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Whale Watching Tour in Los Cabos

15.Whale Watching Tour in Los Cabos

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

Review of Pez Gato’s Cabo whale watching catamaran, with gray whales, humpbacks, Arch views, drinks, snacks, pricing, and practical tips.

“The whales were active which was great. The food was sandwiches. Open bar was good. The only thing we didn’t appreciate was we got left by the ride back to the hotel. And the reception girl wouldn’t even call a taxi for us! The ride back to our hotel was 160 pesos. They could have waited 4 minutes on us or called my number.”

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