Cabo Whale Watching: Female Crew, Guaranteed Sightings, Photos
Back at the ship by about 11:15 am, 3 h 45 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 45 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip anchors in Cabo San Lucas45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 8:45 amLeave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
- 9:00 amEarliest tour startTour runs 2 h. Latest sensible start: 11:45 am.
- 11:00 amTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 11:15 amBack at the tender pier3 h 45 min before the last tender
- 3:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 3:00 pm
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical Cabo San Lucas call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs 2 h; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 11:15 am — 2 h 45 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 12:45 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 15 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Cabo San Lucas. Check the meeting point on the booking page.
Among the 397 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 2 h 45 min); 86% of them fit a typical call. Cabo San Lucas is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Cabo San Lucas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching adventure in Los Cabos! Cruise aboard our 8-meter boat with a small group (max 14 guests) for a more personal, eco-friendly experience.
We’ll begin by visiting Cabo’s top coastal sights, including a photo stop at the iconic Arch. Then we’ll head out to search for humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean or Sea of Cortez, depending on weather conditions.
Photos are included so you can enjoy the moment without worry. If time allows, you’ll even get to hear the whales sing through our onboard hydrophone — an unforgettable highlight!
By joining this tour, you also support beach cleanups, whale rescue efforts, and the empowerment of women in ocean conservation.
Not suitable for: Pregnant travelers, back, neck issues or recent surgeries
ProTip: Mornings offer the calmest waters and best experiences
Max 42 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Bottle water
- The only All-Famale crew in Cabo and Biologists captains and tour guides
- Whale warranty: Get a second tour for free in case of not finding whales during the first one
- Digital Photos of the Tour included
Not included
- Gratuities are not included but greatly appreciated
- Dock Fee
- Shuttle available at an extra cost
Itinerary
- 1Arch of Cabo San LucasWe will stop by the famous Arch of Cabo to take some photos.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Our boat it's located at dock zero right in front of Breathless hotel. Your Tour guides will meet outside the dock and they will be wearing green shirts.
For instructions to taxi, Uber drivers or setting up Google maps it's easier to use: Breathless hotel, as a reference point
Our boat it's located at dock zero right in front of Breathless hotel. Your Tour guides will meet outside the dock and they will be wearing green shirts.
For instructions to taxi, Uber drivers or setting up Google maps it's easier to use: Breathless hotel, as a reference point
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for people with neck problems
- Children under five years old are not allowed
Traveler reviews
Operated by Cabo Nature. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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