Whale watching from the Cabo San Lucas cruise port

Natureboats leave from the marina2-3 hours

Humpback and grey whales winter off Los Cabos. In the 2025-26 season, whale watching was authorised from 15 December 2025 to 30 April 2026 in the Cabo San Lucas protection area, with January-March the peak.

Getting there from the ship

From
Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier
Travel time
Boats leave from the marina
Allow 45 minutes to tender ashore first. Cabo San Lucas taxi fares.
Cost
Shared 2-2.5 hour tours listed at about US$76-97 (2025-2026 sale prices).
Time to allow
2-3 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Plan on 2-3 hours, and check the travel time with a taxi dispatcher at the pier before you commit on a 8:00 am–3:30 pm call.

Tip

Use boats showing a SEMARNAT authorisation flag or sticker. Rules require 60-80 m distance and no swimming or kayaking with whales. Morning trips are calmer for anyone prone to seasickness.

Cabo San Lucas cruise port: Whale watching FAQ

How far is Whale watching from the Cabo San Lucas cruise port?

From Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier it is boats leave from the marina. Cabo San Lucas is a tender port, so add 30 to 45 minutes to get ashore first.

How much does it cost to visit Whale watching?

Shared 2-2.5 hour tours listed at about US$76-97 (2025-2026 sale prices).

How much time do you need at Whale watching?

Allow 2-3 hours. Plan on 2-3 hours, and check the travel time with a taxi dispatcher at the pier before you commit on a 8:00 am–3:30 pm call.

Can you visit Whale watching on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is boats leave from the marina from Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier. Use boats showing a SEMARNAT authorisation flag or sticker. Rules require 60-80 m distance and no swimming or kayaking with whales. Morning trips are calmer for anyone prone to seasickness.

Tours that go to Whale watching

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Whale watching

All 11 places
  • Lover's Beach · Beach · about 10 minutes by water taxi from the pier · 1.2 km from Whale watching
  • Cabo San Lucas Marina · Town & walking · a 0-15 minute walk from the pier · 1.3 km from Whale watching
  • El Arco by boat · Attraction · about 10 minutes by water taxi from the pier · 1.5 km from Whale watching
  • Medano Beach · Beach · a walk (the beach starts at the marina entrance) or a short water taxi from the pier · 2.1 km from Whale watching