13 Unmissable San Jose del Cabo Whale Watching Tours

1.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,107 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Cruise from the Cabo marina aboard a double-decker catamaran, passing the Arch and sea lion colony before searching for humpback whales along the Sea of Cortez. Guides such as Jacob, Marco, and Jorge explain whale behavior, while a hydrophone lets you hear songs below the boat. Drinks, snacks, and hotel pickup are available.

“What a lovely morning on the water! We saw numerous whales and soaked up some sunshine. The crew was fabulous, the snacks delicious, and the drinks plentiful. Transportation from and to the resort made it all so easy.”

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2.Whale Watching Group Tour in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Join Salty Cabo for a roughly two-hour whale-watching trip from San Jose del Cabo, limited to 10 people. Guides such as Paola, Sofia, Luisa, and Kate explain whale behavior, migration, and conservation while you watch humpbacks and gray whales. The tour includes snacks, water, photos, and hydrophone listening, but not transportation.

“Great excursion if you want to see whales. Very knowledgeable tour guide and lots of active whales the whole trip. Lots of fun!”

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3.Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas: Sightseeing Cruise and Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Join Esperanza’s Tours for a four-hour Cabo outing with hotel pickup, a glass-bottom boat ride past El Arco, and up to two hours watching gray and humpback whales in the Sea of Cortez. Mele may guide your outing, followed by tequila tasting and about 30 minutes of shopping. Beach time depends on weather.

“Absolutely the best trip. Saw so many whales and the staff was out of this world. Highly recommend this if you are in Cabo”

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4.Private Whale Watching in San José del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $200

Spend about 2.5 hours on a private whale-watching boat from San José del Cabo with a guide such as Sophie or Paola. Look for humpback whales, dolphins, turtles, and other sea life, then listen underwater with a hydrophone. The tour includes free photos, a captain, and return to the starting point.

“Paola was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide! We wanted to be away from the craziness of the San Lucas marina and our efforts were rewarded. The entire process was effortless and wonderful. I recommend contacting Salty Cabo directly, however, because Viator isn’t helpful to modify or change your excursions.”

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5.San Jose del Cabo Small-Group Sunrise Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $99

Meet at 6:00 am in San Jose del Cabo for a two-hour whale-watching cruise with no more than 10 people. Guides such as Paola, Sofie, and Sophia explain whale behavior while you look for humpbacks, gray whales, dolphins, and sea lions. Coffee or tea, a skilled captain, and professional photos help make this a thoughtful early start.

“Fabulous. Professional. Informative. Beautiful. You don’t see the Cabo arch but don’t need to. Great adventure.”

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6.Sunset Whale Watching in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Set out from Salty Cabo in San Jose del Cabo for about two and a half hours on the Sea of Cortez, watching for humpback whales as the sun drops behind the Baja mountains. The group is limited to 11 people, and guides such as Paola and captain Chato help make the evening personal and easy to follow.

“It was amazing experience! Our guide Paola and our captain Chato made our evening unforgettable. Seeing the whales breach was the most beautiful thing i have seen. Thank-you!”

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7.Whale Watching Warranty in San José del Cabo Snacks and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Sail from La Playa in San José del Cabo on a roughly two-hour whale-watching trip with Open Water Expeditions. Guides such as Jonathan, Ismael, Lorenzo, and Simon explain whale behavior while you look for humpbacks, calves, dolphins, and sea lions. The boat carries no more than eight people and includes water, soft drinks, and fresh snacks.

“Jonathan and Ismael provided a wonderful intimate whale watching experience. 33ft boat. 6 passengers and a bunch of friendly whales showing off new born calves. Throw in a few dolphins, a sea lion who insisted on attention and some killer cocktails from Jonathan and we will definitely be back.”

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8.Whale Watching in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Set out from La Playita in a new, stable boat for about 2.5 hours along San Jose del Cabo’s East Cape. With a maximum of eight people, guides such as Francisco and Roberto give you room to watch humpbacks, dolphins, rays, and sea lions without a crowded party-boat feel. Snacks are included, and the trip returns to its starting point.

“A gorgeous day at sea with 2 marine enthusiasts Francisco + Roberto in a small, cleanly, newer boat. The guys knew their stuff and easily answered questions we had! I had the closest and most memorable experience ever with dolphins! The guys encouraged me to sit at the front and dangle my feet over the side to see the innumerable dolphins they found. They swam next to and under the boat for quite awhile, one almost touched my foot and I saw its blow hole squirt me from below! It was like the dolphins wanted to race the boat. There were several sea lions around the marina + sea, they…”

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9.San Jose del Cabo Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $95Best value

Join Salty Cabo Excursions for a two-hour whale-watching trip from Marina Puerto Los Cabos. A marine biologist guide leads the outing in English or Spanish, with hydrophone listening, water, snacks, life jackets, and free tour photos. Recent trips featured Lucia, Javier, and Roland, with groups of about 12 passengers.

“Roland was great! The Lucia, naturalist, was wonderful and did a great job along with Javier the boat captain did a wonderful job finding the whales and respecting them. Unlike another boat which scared the whales away. We have been on many whale watching tours before, thi1s was one of the bests. They also supplied us with the photos the naturalist took!!! What a bonus! Great job, and highly recommend.”

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10.San José del Cabo: Whale Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $110

Join Open Water Expeditions for a two-hour whale watch from San José del Cabo. A bilingual captain and guides such as Marina, Bernardo, or Jimmy help you spot humpbacks, explain their migration, and point out breaches, tail raises, blows, and mother-calf pairs. Small-group and private trips are available, with snacks and drinks included.

“We had our first tour with no whales. Then they offered us to come again tomorrow for free and we had the best experience. Thanks to our captain Jimmy.”

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11.San Jose del Cabo Sunset Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

Set out from San Jose del Cabo for a two-hour sunset whale-watching trip from December 15 through April 30. A marine biologist guide leads the outing in English or Spanish, with snacks, drinks, free photos, shade, cushions, and hydrophone listening. Louisa has led especially well-praised trips, explaining whale behavior while taking photos for guests.

“OMG!!!!! The absolute BEST whale watching excursion ever! Louisa was the perfect guide! She taught us all about the whales behavior and habits all while taking some amazing photographs that she then shared with us - FOR FREE!!!”

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12.Whale Watching in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $140

Set out from the fishing marina behind El Ganzo hotel for a two-hour whale-watching trip with Dip Expeditions. A bilingual crew briefs you before searching for humpback whales in the Sea of Cortez. The small boat holds no more than eight people, with water, snacks, and a respectful approach to the animals.

“We loved this trip - the captain and crew were very dedicated to spotting and finding the whales, but maintained a safe distance to protect the animals. It was just watching and observing, no disturbing them. Lots of whales crossed our way. We shot some awesome pictures and caught beautiful views over the coastline. We also saw manta rays. It was a perfect trip for the animals and as humans with a great crew.”

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13.Private Whale Watching in San Jose Del Cabo snack,drinks,Warranty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $200

Set out from Mantarraya near La Marina Inn for a private two-hour whale watch in the Sea of Cortez. Guides such as Ángel, Captain Eduardo, Captain Ed, and Jimmy have led trips with whale and ocean commentary, snacks, water, and soft drinks included. Departures are listed at 8:00 or 10:00 AM.

“Captain Ed and Jimmy were fantastic! The tour was exceptional, and their expertise about the ocean and whales was impressive. They went above and beyond to ensure we were well taken care of with plenty of food and drinks. A truly unforgettable experience!”

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