The 13 Whale Watching Trips in San José del Cabo We Would Book Again

1.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

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

Cruise from Cabo San Lucas on a double-decker catamaran with guides such as Jacob and Marco, listening to whale songs through a hydrophone while watching for humpbacks, dolphins, and sea lions. Drinks, snacks, Arch views, and hotel pickup are included, with transport and dock fees extra.

“We had an amazing morning cruising and seeing many whales. Pablo, Jorge and Captain Reyes were very helpful, kind, and very accommodating. We would highly recommend booking this trip in Cabo!”

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2.La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,066 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $259

Travel from Los Cabos to La Paz, board a local panga, and swim near migrating whale sharks with a marine mammal guide. Cabo Adventures provides hotel pickup, wetsuits, snorkel gear, drinks, and Baja-style fish tacos. Guides such as Mario, Joe, and Juan help keep the day safe, clear, and fun.

“This was a great experience but you do need to have patience. It’s an all day event. The tour guides were great and swimming with the whale sharks was amazing. Mario was our guide and he did a fantastic job of making sure we got the most out of our experience.”

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3.Whale Watching Group Tour in San Jose del Cabo

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

Join Salty Cabo Excursions for a two-hour whale watch from San Jose del Cabo, limited to 10 people. Guides such as Paola, Sofia, Luisa, and Kate explain whale behavior, play underwater calls through a hydrophone, and share tour photos at no extra cost.

“This was a great tour. We were lucky enough to see two groups of whales, and it was very exciting. The guide, Paola, was great and it was she who spotted the first group of whales. Very hard to do. We got up close and took some great photos. Mother, calf, and escort as Paola described the third whale. Paula gave us a lot of good information about the life of whales and the Eco problems they are facing. Our captain, Chato, also was great. The owner or manager, Roland, was very friendly and helped us get ready for our tour. My wife and I highly recommend this company.”

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

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

You’ll cruise from Cabo San Lucas toward El Arco and the Sea of Cortez on a glass-bottom boat, with about two hours for whale watching. A guide such as Mele may help find gray and humpback whales, followed by tequila tasting, shopping, and hotel transport.

“The whale watching was awesome, Mele took us all around to the right places! Shopping wasn’t much though, our driver was very good”

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5.Private Whale Watching in San José del Cabo

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

Join Salty Cabo Excursions for a private whale watching trip from San José del Cabo. Your English-speaking guide and captain tailor the outing for your group, with comfortable boats, free photos, and a hydrophone for listening to whales underwater.

“Amazing day. So many whales. A really knowledgable and engaged guide. The perfect sized boat. Book this trip!”

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6.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 cruise with up to 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, sunrise views, and a skilled captain make this a focused morning outing.

“Great small group outing! Saw several humpback whales and some sea lions. Would highly recommend! Thank you!”

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7.Sunset Whale Watching in San Jose del Cabo

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

Join Salty Cabo for a roughly 2.5-hour sunset cruise on the Sea of Cortez, with a maximum of 11 people. Guides Paola and captain Chato have been praised for warm service and whale sightings, including breaching humpbacks, framed by the Baja mountains.

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

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

Join Jonathan, Ismael, Lorenzo, or Simon for a two-hour whale-watching trip from San José del Cabo. You’ll cruise the Sea of Cortez in a small boat for up to eight people, with marine-life guidance, fresh snacks, water, and soft drinks included.

“Great experience! Crew is welcoming and friendly. Saw tons of whales up close. Very intimate way to experience whale watching.”

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9.Whale Watching in San Jose del Cabo

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

Set out from La Playita with a small crew and a boat limited to eight people. Guides such as Jose, Francesco, Francisco, Roberto, and Matias look for humpbacks, dolphins, sea lions, and rays along the East Cape. Expect snacks, open views, and a calm search shaped by the animals.

“Excellent trip. Guides were very knowledgeable in all marine life. The boat was perfect for whale watching with a small group. We saw devil rays, marlin, seals, dolphin, and 15+ Humpbacks. We were very lucky at the end of Nov. I would highly recommend.”

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10.San Jose del Cabo Whale Watching

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

Sail from Marina Puerto Los Cabos with a marine biologist guide in a small group of about 12 people. From December 15 through April 30, look for humpback and gray whales, listen underwater with a hydrophone, and receive complimentary tour photos.

“We really enjoyed our trip, but there was no water or snacks as advertised.”

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11.Whale Watching Experience

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

Join Open Water Expeditions in San José del Cabo for a two-hour whale watch from December to April. A bilingual captain and guide explain humpback behavior while you look for breaches, tail raises, blows, and mother-calf pairs. Small private groups are available, with snacks and drinks included.

“Excellent! Small boat. Great captain and guide. Cold beer and fun atmosphere. Loved it.”

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12.San Jose del Cabo Sunset Whale Watching

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

You’ll spend two hours off San Jose del Cabo watching humpback and gray whales in the Sea of Cortez with a marine biologist guide. Louisa has been praised for explaining whale behavior and sharing free photos. The boat includes a hydrophone, shade, cushions, drinks, snacks, and safety gear.

“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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13.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 with Dip Expeditions for a two-hour whale watch in the Mar de Cortez. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide searches for humpbacks, calves, manta rays, and coastal views while the crew keeps a respectful distance from 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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