The 8 Best Whale Watching Trips with Lunch Worldwide

1.Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,573 reviews · 3 - 4.5 hours · from $59Our pick

From Puerto Colón, you’ll cruise Tenerife’s Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary with a multilingual guide, looking for pilot whales and dolphins through open decks and 16 underwater windows. Choose a three-hour swim and lunch trip to Diego Hernández Bay, or the 4.5-hour route to Masca and Los Gigantes. Lunch, drinks, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available.

“We saw both whales and dolphins on the tour. It was very nice!”

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2.Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 878 reviews · from $74

Cruise from Sydney Harbour past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Manly Beach, Watsons Bay, and The Gap before searching for humpback whales in the Pacific. Choose breakfast or a BBQ lunch, listen to live commentary, and keep motion-sickness medicine close. The cruise runs May to November and returns to the starting point.

“Had a wonderful boat trip from Sydney harbour in November. Very well organised and for all ages. Staff so helpful and informative. I knew the migration season was ending but was still hopeful of seeing some and this trip didn’t disappoint.”

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3.Whale Watching Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 448 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $113

Set out from the Redcliffe Peninsula aboard the multi-million-dollar MV Eye Spy for a five-hour whale-watching cruise in Moreton Bay. Captain Kerry Lopez and her crew guide you toward humpback whales, explain their behavior, and serve a fresh picnic lunchbox. Brisbane hotel pickup is available, and every ticket helps fund whale research.

“It was just amazing. The whales came so close to the boat. Highly recommended.”

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4.Adeje: Whale Watching, Lunch & Swim Stop at Los Gigantes

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 446 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Sail from Puerto Colón on Shogun, a traditional wooden schooner, for five hours along Tenerife’s southwest coast. Look for year-round pilot whales and dolphins, stop in Masca Bay for swimming, and eat lunch beneath the cliffs of Los Gigantes. A multilingual crew, including guide Andy, keeps the trip friendly and lively.

“Overall it was a good experience. The staff was very friendly and funny. The boat was picturesque and clean. The music was pleasant. The food was plentiful. We saw whales up close and made a stop at the beautiful Los Gigantes cliffs. However, there are some drawbacks to know in advance: the type of boat sways a lot during the trip, so if you suffer from seasickness you should not go. Several people have been very sick during the crossing. I chose not to eat lunch included in the price so as not to get too sick, so I paid for nothing. The transport service is only useful if you…”

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5.Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · from $117

Spend about seven hours aboard the 100-foot Whale’s Tale schooner and at a private island in Fiji’s Mamanuca group. You’ll pass Malamala, Vunavadra, Bounty, and Treasure islands, enjoy a champagne-style breakfast, snorkel with provided gear, and eat a fresh beach BBQ. Hotel pickup, drinks, and a friendly Fijian crew are included.

“Best day in Fiji- a lovely view of the islands, such a friendly crew, and a beautiful private island visit with stunning snorkeling. The food was great and cooked fresh. The crew sang and played music on the trip home.”

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6.Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast or Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 340 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Cruise from Circular Quay through Sydney Heads and into the Tasman Sea for about four hours, tracking migrating humpback whales with live English commentary. Choose a hot breakfast on selected weekends or a daily lunch buffet. Guides such as Judy and Biggles have been praised for sharp spotting and lively explanations, but sightings and sea conditions vary.

“Incredible experience, the crew were all so lovely and helpful. The lunch provided was of great quality with plenty of options to choose from. Would recommend this trip to anyone considering it!”

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7.Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Lunch Cruise

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

Board Sunrider Tours at Cabo Marina for a 2.5-hour whale-watching cruise with a welcome drink, El Arco photo stop, whale sightings, fresh Mexican buffet, open bar, music, and dancing. The larger boat offers two decks, shade, seating, and clean restrooms. Captain Pepe and server Cesar have earned special praise, though wheelchair access should be confirmed carefully before booking.

“We decided to go whale watching as part of our baby moon in Cabo. After studying many companies reviews we decided to select this experience and it did not disappointed. Not only was the staff, food, service, and overall experience great, they made sure that we did not head back to land before seeing numerous whales surface. Would recommend this tour for anyone and would definitely consider it again if we return to Cabo.”

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8.All In One- Dolphins, Whales, Snorkeling & Lunch onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2 reviews · 6h 30m

Spend 6.5 hours on a private speedboat off Mauritius’s west coast, looking for dolphins and whales, visiting Crystal Rock, snorkeling in a natural aquarium, and enjoying a fresh BBQ with drinks. Your skipper and guide speak Arabic, English, French, Hindi, or Urdu. Confirm the meeting point and lunch location the evening before.

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