Each winter, humpback whales arrive in the warm waters off Los Cabos to breed and calve, and from December to April they are often seen breaching just offshore.
Ask about boat size, group size, whether a marine biologist or naturalist is on board, and whether the operator follows responsible viewing guidelines.
Cabo Expeditions
A Cabo San Lucas tour operator at the marina near Hotel Breathless, known for zodiac whale watching, snorkeling tours and relaxed beach days with transport.
View profile →Cabo Nature
A women-led marine tour company in Cabo San Lucas, departing the marina near Hotel Breathless for small-group whale watching guided by biologists.
View profile →Cabo Whale Watching
A Cabo San Lucas whale watching operator on Paseo de la Marina, offering seasonal speedboat and catamaran tours from the marina into the waters off Land's End.
View profile →CaboTrek
An eco-focused marine tour company at Hotel Tesoro on the Cabo San Lucas marina, offering biologist-guided whale watching, mobula ray snorkeling and turtle releases.
View profile →Proyecto Cetáceo
A conservation-minded whale watching company on Paseo de la Marina in Cabo San Lucas, offering educational sunrise and daytime tours led by passionate guides.
View profile →Whale Watch Cabo
A Cabo San Lucas whale watching company at Plaza Bonita on the marina, offering small-group humpback tours with naturalist guides and several daily departures.
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Before you book
Good to know
When is whale season?
Roughly mid-December to mid-April, with peak sightings in January and February.
Large boat or small boat?
Smaller boats get closer to eye level; larger boats are steadier. Both follow distance rules.
Can we combine whale watching with a private charter?
Yes. Many yacht charters include whale watching in season.
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