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Mexican Riviera ports/Cabo San Lucas/Tours

Cabo Whale Watching Tour with Food, Drinks & Snorkeling 1-20 ppl

4.9 (70 reviews)3 hCabo San LucasGood for kidsSightseeingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:01 pm, 2 h 59 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 59 min to spare.

Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm
8:45 am – 12:01 pm
Ship in portGetting ashore (45 min, tender)Safety margin (1 h 30 min)All aboard 3:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship anchors in Cabo San Lucas45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
  2. 8:45 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:53 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 10:52 am.
  4. 11:53 am
    Tour ends8 min back to the pier
  5. 12:01 pm
    Back at the tender pier2 h 59 min before the last tender
  6. 3:30 pm
    All 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 3 h; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 8:53 am and be back at the gangway around 12:01 pm — 1 h 59 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 1:31 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The meeting point is at the cruise pier or a short walk from it — the operator's own directions are written from Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier. We allow 8 min to walk off and find them; usually no taxi and no transfer eating into your day.

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

Experience the magic of whale watching in Cabo San Lucas aboard your own private yacht! Cruise the beautiful Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean in search of majestic humpback whales while enjoying a luxury, all-inclusive adventure.

Your private charter includes a scenic cruise to the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lover's Beach, and Land's End, where you'll enjoy incredible photo opportunities before heading out to search for whales during the migration season.

After whale watching, relax in a beautiful bay where you can snorkel, paddleboard, swim, or lounge on our floating mat while our crew prepares a freshly made meal.

Your tour includes:

Private whale watching yacht tour

Visit the Arch of Cabo San Lucas

Snorkeling equipment

Paddleboard & floating mat

Freshly prepared lunch

Unlimited margaritas, beer, tequila, soft drinks & bottled water

Amazing wildlife and scenic photo opportunities

‍✈️ Professional captain and friendly crew

Private tour

What's included

  • Ceviche, Chips/Guacamole, Steak & Chicken Fajitas
  • Margaritas, Beer, Tequila, Water & Soda
  • Paddle board
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Lily Pad - Floating Mat
  • Private Captain + Crew
  • Groups 1-20 People
  • Bluetooth System

Not included

  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Arch of Cabo San Lucas
    Celebrate your bachelorette party in Cabo with the ultimate private yacht experience! Cruise past the famous Arch, snorkel in crystal-clear water, paddleboard with your girls, and relax with margaritas in hand while soaking up the Cabo sun. Enjoy authentic Mexican favorites like fresh ceviche and sizzling fajitas while your private crew takes care of everything. Whether you want a fun party vibe or a relaxing luxury day on the water, this is the perfect way to celebrate the bride-to-be and create unforgettable memories together. If you’re visiting between December and April, you may even experience whale watching during your tour—one of Cabo’s most unforgettable sights!
    3 hAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
We have a fleet of yachts; you'll be notified of which yacht you'll be on. Make sure you go to IGY MARINA Dock/Muelle C since there's a few marinas, this is in front of Luxury Avenue & The Puerto Paraiso Mall. Please stay at the gate and our captains will come get you.
We have a fleet of yachts; you'll be notified of which yacht you'll be on. Make sure you go to IGY MARINA Dock/Muelle C since there's a few marinas, this is in front of Luxury Avenue & The Puerto Paraiso Mall. Please stay at the gate and our captains will come get 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Cabo Boat Adventures. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $999 per person
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3 h
Typical Cabo San Lucas call: 8:00 am–3:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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