Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas

For those venturing to Cabo San Lucas during the months of December through March, whale watching season offers an exhilarating window into the wondrous sea life here in Cabo. Cabo visitors can spot multitudinous creatures off Cabo’s pristine shores, including myriad Sperm Whales, Orcas, Blue Whales, and dolphins.

The annual whale watching season typically commences in December and lasts approximately until March. During this exciting time, thousands of Gray whales venture into the region's placid waters, where they nurse, mate, and calve in the Baja’s abundant calving lagoons.

Embarking on a 10,000-12,000 mile journey that traverses the vast Pacific Ocean, these giant whales travel one of the longest migration routes known to any mammal. To witness a 50-foot Gray Whale suspended in midair, his/her 20 ton frame leaping from the waters of the Pacific Ocean is to experience the magical Cabo San Lucas at its finest.

Seasonal whale watching trips are available during the months of December through January, and range from relaxing cruises and private sailing to exciting rafting expeditions.

Several popular whale watching tours include:

Cabo Sails - Premier sailing company offering three beautiful private sailboats for sailing, snorkeling, whale watching, sailing lessons, and sunset cruises with an open bar and fine appetizers. Specializing in both romantic getaways and fun adventures for the entire family. You'll enjoy this Land's End paradise as you sail to Los Cabo's most famous natural landmark, El Arco (The Land's End Arch), Lover's Beach, the Sea Lion Colony and around the magnificent Finesterra Rocky Point into the Sea of Cortes and Pacific Ocean.

Cabo Whale Watching - Offers several different types of exciting whale watching tours in Cabo San Lucas, including high-speed zodiacs, sailboats, pirate ships and catamarans. Private and public tours, for all group sizes. They offer excellent prices on their tours and a free discount card with every reservation which is a nice touch.

Caborey Whale Watching Tour - Available during whale watching season, the luxurious Caborey cruise provides optimum views of Gray Whales as they settle into Baja. Caborey is one of Cabo San Lucas’ largest boasts. Caborey also features its Sunset Dinner Cruise, where passengers can enjoy an open bar, savory entrées, and luminous Mexican sunsets.


Whale Watch Catamaran - Two hour, mid-morning to afternoon journey on a unique catamaran. Available from the beginning of January through the end of March. Catch a Gray Whale’s unmistakable exhale—a 15ft. spout—from the confines of the catamaran.


Tlaloc Private Whale Watch Sailing - Offers private whale watching charters, in addition to snacks beer, soda and cocktails.


Bucaneer Queen - 96 foot long tall ship that offers whale watching tours during the months of January through April. Resembling a pirate ship, the Bucaneer Queen offers audacious excursions through the open sea.