Los Cabos Whale Watching (Pictures & Transportation Included)
Back at the ship by about 11:45 am, 3 h 15 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 15 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 pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 9:00 amEarliest tour startTour runs 2 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 11:15 am.
- 11:30 amTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 11:45 amBack at the tender pier3 h 15 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 30 min; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 11:45 am — 2 h 15 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 1:15 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.
Among the 397 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (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
Explore the natural wonders of Baja where the main attractions are our very fondly thought of, whales. Our main focus is to provide overall comfort to maximize your satisfaction. We’ll take care of professional photography services, roundtrip transportation and provide knowledgeable bilingual guides throughout the experience.
The whale encounters will let you observe the behavior of the Humpback Whales during mating and breeding season. You will also have a glimpse of the Cabo San Lucas coastline for a picture of the Arch, and see the sea lion colony.
Our guides have great knowledge about the history and biodiversity in Baja California Sur, and provide educational yet fun tours focused on the majestic whales that every year migrate to the warm waters of the Gulf of California and the Pacific Ocean.
Max 12 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Roundtrip transportation is provided exclusively between your hotel and the tour location and it may be shared with other guests.
- Pictures of the tour
- Restrooms at meeting point
- Dock Fee and Protected Area Access Fee
- Water bottles & granola bars
Not included
- Guides gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Stop 1Our Whale Watching tour begins at the Marina of Cabo San Lucas. When we board our boat, we’ll give you a short safety and sighting activity briefing and life-vests.
- 2Arch of Cabo San LucasWe go out of the marina en route to Land’s End, where we’ll stop at The Arch of Cabo San Lucas for a picture and to see the Sea Lion colony that resides there, before heading out in search of our whale encounter and, with a little luck, other marine wildlife such as turtles, dolphins, mantas, and others.
- 3Stop 3Our motto is “observe but don’t disturb”. For this reason we follow every guideline established by the National Park authorities. We aim for a respectful encounter with our whales.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
P Dock at the Marina is in front of Plaza Bonita, aside of a ramp (entrance for boats).
Each dock has a letter on the top of the door which is easy to see.
The guide will be there to open the gate for you.
P Dock at the Marina is in front of Plaza Bonita, aside of a ramp (entrance for boats).
Each dock has a letter on the top of the door which is easy to see.
The guide will be there to open the gate for you.
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- The use of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Motion sickness medicine is recommended if you are prone to it.
Traveler reviews
Operated by True Baja. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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