Whale Watching Tours

Explore the extraordinary marine life of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with our boat and snorkeling tour! Conquer the oceans of Cabo San Lucas and snorkel in the beautiful Baja waters. Be amazed by the life underwater at the famous Pelican Rock. Snorkeling is a must-do on your list of things to do on your vacation. Our snorkeling adventure in Cabo is a great for the entire family.

Come and join this tour to experience on of the most powerful and magnificent spectacles of nature: whale watching. This excursion is not only about nature, but also about pampering yourself on board a luxurious catamaran including domestic open bar, coffee and sweet bread for the perfect morning.

Cabo San Lucas is the quintessential destination worldwide, when it comes to whale watching. This is because the waters surrounding the Cabo are the breeding and migration areas of humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean. In which you will get as close as possible to these magnificent creatures so that you can photograph them and treasure in your memory this fascinating moment. Witness the impressive enormity and grace of humpback whales, between 12 and 16 meters (40-50 feet) in length. Live the thrill of watching them shoot out from the depths of the ocean, jump into the air and return to the sea! Private tours available.

Join us for Cabo's most complete snorkeling tour aboard our 46 foot catamaran and enjoy an excursion specially designed for sea lovers. We start the adventure heading towards the famous arch, along the way we will sail through many of the famous landmarks in Los Cabos, get your camera ready and get some great pictures of the sea lion colony, once we arrive to the beautiful Santa Maria bay you will have the opportunity to snorkel and enjoy the refreshing crystal clear and turquoise waters of the world's largest natural Aquarium. There we will provide you with snorkeling equipment and orientation. When you return to the boat, you can still enjoy the international open bar, juices, bottled water and soft drinks for the kids, tuna sandwiches, guacamole, Mexican salsa and tortilla chips. The way back is also fun, good music for the whole family and activities until we return to our dock.

Hop aboard Pez Gato and sail out to the Pacific for a 2-hour tour to observe the annual migration of Baja's Whales from December 15th to April 15th. Observe the Humpback Whale and the California Gray as they swim in the tropical waters for their annual breeding and mating season. The catamaran will also cruise by Cabo's landmarks, including Lover's Beach, the Arch and Land's End. Transportation to and from the marina is not included.

Go whale-watching in Cabo San Lucas aboard a real pirate ship called the Bucaneer Queen. Sail the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez in search of these amazing creatures. You will be accompanied by an experienced bilingual guide and learn all about humpback and gray whales. Your tour includes breakfast and open bar. 

The must do activities in Cabo are tour the arch, whale watching and snorkeling. We have put all of those things in one spot in this bucket list level experience. First take a boat tour of all of the landmarks Cabo boasts on the water: The Arch, Land's End, Lover's Beach, Divorce Beach. After seeing the awe inspiring land formations you will snorkel at the world famous Pelican Rock. On this awesome experience, you will be able to see a great variety of tropical fish, including: Mexican Hogfish & Goatfish, Panamanian Sergeant Major, Spotted Porcupine fish, Purple Surgeonfish, Purple Surgeonfish, Angelfish, Balloon fish. and many more species. You may also see whales, sea turtles and sea lions up close in nature!

Certified guides will take you on an experience in a safe environment for whale watching. You will be able to see humpback whales, probably gray whales, blue whales, pilot whales, orcas, dolphins.

Admire the Los Cabos' sunset from the water on this lively dinner tacos & party cruise. This excursion takes you out on the Pacific, where you’ll catch views of sun‐swept beaches, local wildlife, and striking rock formations. Unwind, dance and play games with family and friends—new and old—as you experience another piece of paradise. Indulge in delicious local cuisine at the Mexican tacos buffet and a domestic open bar. • Sunset dinner cruise off the coast of Los Cabos • Breathtaking beautiful views of the sun setting in the Pacific Ocean • Enjoy an all you can eat Mexican tacos buffet with open bar •The best attention & professional service from our crew •Good memories to take with you

Our comfortable and spacious whale watching boats combined with our knowledgeable captains and passionate guides is the perfect combination for an unforgettable experience on the water. See a 40 ton whale breach out of the water, feel the spray from a whale blow right in front of the boat, and listen to whales sing hauntingly beautiful songs with our underwater hydrophone system. It’s like nothing you have ever experienced before, and it is all while cruising alongside the stunningly wild and mountainous coastline of Baja. The more you know about these whales the more fascinating they become, and we hope that you will be as moved to protect them as we are. Book now or scroll down to learn how your tour supports our efforts to enforce regulations, collect research, report data, and ultimately protect the whales for future generations with our Whale Defender campaign below.

Why Baja Vikings? By only taking small groups and never overcrowding the boat you get a more comfortable and up close personal experience with the Whales. Our Apex boat is designed for Marine Mammal viewing by gliding on the water verses cutting into it, that way we have minimal impact on the animals, their habits, and migration making for a more peaceful and safe interaction with the whales. Humpback Whales are known for their songs so you will also get to hear them sing with our state of the art hydrophone. Baja Vikings practices safe and responsible Whale Watching Tours following local guidelines. Every tour we want you to enjoy the experience so we take all the photos and videos and provide them to you for free for you to keep as memories for years to come.

Guided by our marine biologists who will also be taking the photos so you can truly enjoy the experience from first hand. Whale warranty: meaning you will have a second tour for free if we don't find any whales during the first one. Enjoy the sing of the whales by using our hydrophone.

With us, your Cabo San Lucas whale watching tour is guaranteed! Your whale watching tour in Cabo San Lucas will become magical with the help of professional-grade hydrophones. If whales are communicating, you may be lucky to get the rare opportunity to hear the whale songs live!

Live an unforgettable experience paddleboarding to the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas. Our Bic paddle boards are very stable and we provide all the necessary safety equipment for you to have a pleasant experience. We keep small groups so that you can enjoy the specialized service of our guides, people who are passionate about their region and will gladly share stories and interesting information throughout the trip and can assist in identifying the underwater diversity while snorkeling in the reef of Pelican's Rock.

Explore the natural wonders of Baja where the main attractions are our very fondly thought of, whales. Our main focus is to provide overall comfort to maximize your satisfaction. We will take care of transportation, professional photographer services and knowledgeable bilingual guidance. The whale encounters will let you observe the behavior of the Humpback Whales during mating and breeding season. You will also have a glimpse of the Cabo San Lucas coastline for a picture of the Arch, and see the sea lion colony. Our guides have great knowledge about the history and biodiversity in Baja California Sur, and provide educational yet fun tours focused on the majestic whales that every year migrate to the warm waters of the Gulf of California and the Pacific Ocean.

Cabo is known for having one of the most picturesque sunrises on earth. Picture this: cruising out to sea early in the morning, a coffee in your hand, calm music drifting over the water, and witnessing one of the most beautiful natural displays in the world – and back on land before 09:00, with the whole day yet ahead of you! What’s an early morning worth, against seeing a humpback whale breach mere meters from your boat? Heading away towards sites that no one knows but us, we will provide you with the best sunrise whale watching San Jose del Cabo has to offer.

Whale season is from mid-December thru mid-April, you can book this tour all year round but to travel only during the Whale Season (Dec 15 thru April 15th). Enjoy 2 hours spectacular adventure looking for whales, who travel thousands of miles each year to their traditional breeding grounds on the Sea of Cortez. The whale you're most likely to see during this adventure is the Humpback, this are very acrobatic, you can spot them from miles away as they splash when breaching, an adult whale can measure up to 40 feet long. The second you can expect to encounter during your trip is the Gray Whale this are around the same size as the humpback whale. Luxury and Adventure can be combined, the tour will be on a Luxury Sail Catamaran Boat with a reduced group having in mind your safety and comfort. Tour will ride around the Bay of Cabo San Lucas so you can visit the emblematic Arch and witness it's impressive nature.

Experience whale watching like never before. Humpbacks and grays visit Los Cabos warm waters every year, providing one of nature's most incredible shows. You also get a delicious lunch as the captain looks for whales as soon you depart from the marina. This tour has a 90% record of finding whales in the 30 years it's been operating. Comfort and safety are guaranteed on board of the new SunRider 100' catamaran.

Experience whale watching like never before. Humpbacks and grays visit Los Cabos' warm waters every year, providing one of nature's most incredible shows. You also get a delicious brunch as the captain looks for whales as soon you depart from the marina. This tour has a 90% record of finding whales in the 23 years it has been operating. Comfort and safety are guaranteed on board of the new Sun Rider 100' catamaran.

During the winter months (December thru March) the Peninsula of Baja California Sur is blessed with a giant visitors, that comes all the way from Alaska, you can admire the magnificent whales during a 2 hour tour. Captain and crew members will be very attentive to see the splash of the whales, so they can take you as close as it is permitted by local maritime authorities. Humpback and Gray Whales are some of our most common visitors, come and see them on their natural habitat, it is an amazing experience to see this giant whales, swimming, jumping, flapping and playing around. The boats the ones you can choose from is a double deck catamaran or a legendary Pirate Ship with plenty of room and views from all over the boats, lots of opportunities to see them from different angles and take those unforgettable photos. Learn about them from the experienced and knowledgeable marine biologist. Also during the boat ride you will have the opportunity to visit the famous Arch in Cabo San Lucas.

Ready for the best "Whale Watching Tours" in Cabo San Lucas? Humpback whales are extraordinary animals that provide that kind of action that makes Cabo San Lucas one of the best whale watching spots in the world. The guides are marine biologists who will be there to enhance the whale watching experience by adding an incredible amount of information and fun to the tour. The groups are small on purpose to insure the highest standard in service quality. Driven by research through photo identifying whales for data collection, you'll be sure to have an informative experience.

Each year between December and April, thousands of whales migrate from their Arctic feeding grounds to the warm waters of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula to mate and give birth.This is the time for whale watching in Cabo! Indeed, Cabo is one of the best places in the world to see whales. Your whale watching tour in Cabo will be magical with the help of professional-grade hydrophones. If whales are communicating, you may be lucky to get the rare opportunity to hear the whale songs live! Our certified captains are experts in anticipating the next best whale watching spot. We ensure to maintain a safe and responsible distance from the whales. While you enjoy the whale-watching experience, our professional photographer will be capturing all the excitement. After the tour, you may purchase photos of your excursion and souvenirs until we meet for our next adventure! If you are in Cabo during season you are in for a whale watching experience that you will be talking about for years to come.

Your whale watching tour in Cabo San Lucas will become magical with the help of professional-grade hydrophones. If whales are communicating, you may be lucky to get the rare opportunity to hear the whale songs live! Our RABEN (Mexican whale rescue network) certified captains are experts in anticipating the next best whale watching spot. We ensure to maintain a safe and responsible distance from the whales. While you enjoy the whale-watching experience, our professional photographer will be capturing all the excitement. After the tour, you may purchase photos of your excursion and souvenirs until we meet for our next adventure!

Cabo’s First Marine Biologist led 2.5 hrs Whale Watching Tour. Often Imitated, Never Duplicated. Small groups, personal and intimate experience. We focus on educational and non-invasive tours. FREE tour photos and whale sightings guarantee. On our way out of the bay you will pass Pelican Rock, Lovers Beach and the famous Arch. After that your guide and captain will search for the whales. The most common species we see on our tours are Humpback Whales, Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Olive Ridley Sea Turtles and Mobula Rays. At times we also might see other species of wildlife such as Gray Whales, Sperm Whales, Blue Whales and Killer Whales. When conditions permit your guide will use a hydrophone to hear the humpback whales sing. From December 15th until April 15th we offer our Whale Sightings Guarantee, which means if you don't see any whales you get to come out again for free (space permitting).

Cabo's first Marine Biologist led Whale Watching Tours, incl FREE tour photos. Often imitated, never duplicated. We offer 2.5 hour zodiac whale watching and marine wildlife tours and focus on small groups (max 10 guests), educational and non-invasive tours All tour photos are included FREE of charge. On our way out of the bay you will pass Pelican Rock, Lovers Beach and the famous Arch. After that your guide and captain will search for the whales. The most common species we see on our tours are Humpback Whales, Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Olive Ridley Sea Turtles and Mobula Rays. At times we also might see other species of wildlife such as Gray Whales, Sperm Whales, Blue Whales and Killer Whales. When conditions permit your guide will use a hydrophone to hear the humpback whales sing. From December 15th until April 15th we offer our Whale Sightings Guarantee, which means if you don't see any whales you get to come out again for free (space permitting).

Year after year, the California Grey Whale ventures over 6,000 miles south searching warmer waters and currents to protect their babies from cold. Our Wonderful Whale Watching Adventure allows for an exclusive, up-close-and-personal opportunity to admire the swim of Grey Whales on the coasts of Cabo. With the help of a professionally licensed tour guide, you will experience a once-in-a-lifetime eco-adventure, where you'll learn about this protected species while marveling at the landscapes of the open sea. Sail in a comfy luxury catamaran and enjoy the graceful journey of these amazing sea creatures!

And how about ending the day by enjoying an amazing Cabo San Lucas sunset? And it gets even better! While we cruise in the  search for some Humpback Whales in the pacific Ocean you will enjoy the company of our marine biologist that will entertain you with curios facts about this wonderful animal. As we get closer to the sunset we will stop nearby the arch and then…more suprises to come!

Elite Whale Watching Tour Get to know the greatest creature of the seas in Los Cabos, Baja!.. On Season only. Every year the greatest creatures on earth travel south all the way from Alaska's Bering Sea to find the proper water temperature for procreation. This magnificent event starts from January and ends on April; it's one of the most amazing wild life experiences anybody can live. While the 5000 mile Gray Whale migration from Alaska, mainly has a destiny at Magdalena Bay situated 270 miles north of Cabo San Lucas, they also have other destinies and purposes at the Gulf of California and other states of Mexico located more to the south. Gray Whale Watching at Los Cabos is a daily joy during season! Rancho Tours takes you around the bay of Cabo San Lucas and by the Pacific side onboard a luxury pantoon, to meet these majestic creatures passing by the coast. Humpback whales are also plentiful. Give yourself the opportunity to live one of a lifetime experience!

Want to go on Whale Watching at your own time and pace? December 15th thru April 15th, you can enjoy this amazing adventure for 2 hours departing at 09:00 am in the morning. Or you prefer more for a special day in the water that includes swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, relaxing? During this tour you can admire the amazing views of the desert and the ocean while sailing towards Santa Maria Bay, this this the area to do snorkel it is a protected Marine Park, this activity will be for 4 hours and is available all year round. Want a more relaxing tour, enjoy the views, take amazing photos of the Sunset while the bartender prepare a delicious margarita with a premium tequila or mezcal, then the Sunset tour is for you, this tour is for 2 hours and depending of the month of the year is the departing time, making sure you enjoy the stunning sunsets. Ready to join us? During the Sunset Tour boat will sail along the Bay of Cabo San Lucas and will visit the amazing rock formations.

Experience the "Whale-tastic Adventure" in Cabo San Lucas during the winter season, where you'll have front-row seats to witness the playful and majestic antics of whales in their natural habitat. Setting sail from the Marina, you'll have the chance to snap a photo with the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas and explore unique rock formations while being entertained by a lively sea lion colony. With a vigilant Captain onboard, you'll receive timely alerts for whale sightings, ensuring you capture the most memorable moments on camera. Join this hilarious and fin-tastic adventure for a day filled with laughter and unforgettable sights in Cabo's coastal paradise.