Small group and private boat whale watching tours in cabo san lucas, baja, mexico led by marine biolog. Whale watching in cabo sea of cortez aries water sports. 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. You can also experience the beauty of cabo in its wildlife, the grandest of which is the whale. Humpback whales are generally curious about objects in their environment. Youll need to plan your vacation accordingly if youd like to encounter whales, however, because as migratory mammals they arent in cabo yearround. The best activities and private tours in cabo san lucas. 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. Dance to todays top hits or latin inspired rhythms aboard cabo mar. This is a must do if in cabo during the season and will give you memories to last a lifetime.
Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas 2020 all you need to. From december through april, our warm baja waters beckon some of the worlds largest, most majestic mammals. Whale watching season in the pacific ocean off the baja peninsula and in the sea of cortez begins in december and carries through the winter months until the end of march. If youre looking for an experience of a lifetime, then look no further than this sailing, snorkeling and whale watching cruise. Cabo san lucas whale watching is a top attraction for many visitors to the baja peninsula. Whale watching cabo san lucas is not the same as you may encounter elsewhere.
Cabos whale watch season usually begins in january and runs through march. Availability and online booking for whale watch cabo, cabo san lucas, mexico. Ready for the best whale watching tours in cabo san lucas. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. A baby whale playing in the water along with a visit from mom and dad.
Come see these majestic giant creatures up close and personal. And it turns out sea lions are more curious than you. Deep blue diving shop l diving sites l cabo whale watching l cabo fishing l cabo lux charters diving photo gallery l diving resort course l diving tours diving shop staff l diving shop contact l links l faq l site map. See a variety of whales on a daily basis during season, with the main attraction being the california gray whales, the massive humpbacks and the majestic blue whale, but in general the wildlife in cabo san lucas delivers a world class show that. Plan your trip to coincide with the cabo san lucas whale watching season, and youre in for unforgettable gray and humpback whale encounters. Then, we hoist the sails for whale watching till after sunset. We want to make that every single customer in our locations cabo san lucas, todos santos and san jose del cabo, b. This whale was sighted in california on december 6th, 2016 and the same whale was sighted in cabo san lucas on december 19th, 2017. After leaving the dock our first stop will be at the famous arch of cabo san lucas where we can also have a look at the local sea lion colony. Large cetaceans, such as gray whales and humpback whales, migrate thousands of miles every year from the frigid northern pacific waters. Each are migratory, escaping up north to alaska and british columbia for the summer, and wintering further south, including cabo san lucas. The whale shark or rhincodon typus is a slowmoving filterfeeding shark and is the largest known living fish species. On a recent vacation to cab san lucas, mexico we went on a whale watching tour with the company ocean riders.
Season of the cabo san lucas humpback whales cabo whale. Explore the blue cabo san lucas waters on board our cabo legend pirate ship, come onboard a classic tall ship sailboat that seems out of another age. If swimming with whale sharks is what youre after, there simply is no better tour in cabo san lucas. Be sure to bring your camera as you will have ample opportunities to photograph. We offer small group and affordable private tours, all 2. Whale shark snorkeling may be the focal point of this incredible tour, but its far from the only exciting activity youll get to take part in. In january 2014, a boat and a humpback whale collided off the coast.
Whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist. In cabo san lucas from december till april every year. Also enjoy great pirate ship crew provides fun and games. Feast on our mexican taco buffet along with our homemade salsas. Mexico is the winter home for a number of animalsfrom the graceful monarch butterfly to the massive whale shark, the gentle giant of the sea. Swim with whale sharks in cabo and see them upclose cabo. We hope you will join whale watch cabo for the coming 201516 cabo san lucas whale watching season. Whale slams into boat, killing tourist new york post.
Enjoy our unlimited premium bar, as you see an unforgettable cabo sunset. Whale watch and snorkeling details and information about the popular whale watch and snorkeling in cabo san lucas, mexico. Every year, these mammoth cetaceans travel from the chilly northern waters off the alaskan coast to enjoy the balmy, abundant waters surrounding the baja peninsula. During this time, humpback whales and gray whales can get really close to the bay of cabo san lucas and its coastline. What started as just one marine biologist and one captain has slowly grown to be the only premier whale watching company in cabo san lucas. On an aries water sports small group whale watching. Cabo san lucas whale watching excursion with breakfast and. Cabo san lucas whale watching every winter, like the north america tourists who flock to cabo san lucas to escape the cold, the gray whales also migrate to the region off the coast of the southern baja peninsula to court, breed, spawn and nurse in warm waters. Sailing especially has made cabo san lucas a top destination. Whale watching cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Whale watching off the beach of cabo san lucas, mexico. During the official whale watching season the chances of seeing humpback whales andor gray whales on one of our cabo san lucas tours is somewhere over 99 %.
Whale season runs december 15 and through april 15. Whale watching cabo san lucas season whale watch cabo tours. Nobody else gets you this close, or can offer you this type of whale watching experience. Many tour companies offer whale watching excursions during the high season december april. Usually sailing or catamaran tours, they often include food, drinks and other activities. Whale watch cabo offers several types of whale watching tours beginning late november through april each year. Cabo san lucas and its sister city san jose del cabo enjoy a privileged location at the southernmost tip of the baja peninsula, where the pacific ocean meets the aquamarine waters of the sea of cortez.
The baja peninsula is home to several different types of whales, including the california gray whale and the finback whale. Regardless of its small size, cabo san lucas has gained popularity among tourists who believe, its sandy beaches, top notch scuba diving locations, the idiosyncratic sea arc along with abundant marine life, have made it a highend holiday destination. This season marks the 5th year of operations for us here in cabo san lucas. Our whale watching tours in cabo san lucas get you up close and personal with the gray whales of the baja. Can you still book a tour to swim with the whale sharks or is that not in season in july. If youre in cabo san lucas and looking for exciting cabo expeditions, our whale watching tour is the right choice for you. The most prominent species you can see in cabo are humpback and gray whales. Whale watching in cabo baja adventure cabo whale trek. The largest whale shark ever seen was over 40 feet 12. On this whale watching excursion youll learn about whales, their lifestyle and their habits. Southern baja and the lagoons just north of cabo san lucas are well known as great places to whale watch. Cabo san lucass only dedicated whale watching company. If you are interested in having a serious whale watching experience, not to say the other ones arent, then consider going on a tour that visits the closest whale calving lagoon to cabo san lucas.
Each of these is unique in cabo san lucas, thanks to the citys proximity to two different bodies of water. This fusion of warm ocean currents, rich in biodiversity, supports an amazing variety of whale species. Cabo san lucas tourism cabo san lucas hotels cabo san lucas bed and breakfast cabo san lucas vacation rentals cabo san lucas packages. Generally, the cabo whale watching season runs from december to april. Although the whale watching season begins mid december, no one tells the whales that. This is one of the 3 bays that the california gray whales breed and. A surfacing gray whale crashed onto a tourist boat in mexico, killing a canadian woman. Cabo expeditions tours are intimate and groups are small no more than.
Cabo san lucas whale watching excursion with breakfast and open bar s1532 cabo san lucas, mexico. Ever wanted to know how it feels to swim in an aquarium. Cabo escape whale watching cruise cabo tour center. An excursion to magdalena bay, just for true nature. Whale watch cabo cabo whale watching cabo san lucas. In the tours, newly born whales can be seen going out at sea with their elders for some exercise. The best time for whale watching in cabo san lucas, is from mid january to the mid march. Depart with the crew of the cabo escape from the marina in downtown cabo san lucas for an exhilarating excursion to view the impressive gray whales as they maneuver through the waters of the sea of cortez. Natural beauty abounds in cabo, from the arch of cabo to santa maria beach. The whale watching boats weve seen out on the water all respect the regulations and keep the required minimum 200foot distance from any observed whales. Other great and classic cabo san lucas activities include sailing, fishing, sunset cruises, dinner cruises, and whale watching. A boat which collided with a whale near the beach resort of cabo san lucas. From december to march, theres another migration, too.
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