Cabo San Lucas Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching
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
Witness the enormity & grace of giant Humpback Whales in their natural environment. Come and join us on our quest to find one of the most fantastic and amazing creatures on the planet in style!
Our luxurious double-deck catamaran will provide all the comfort for an unforgettable all-inclusive experience, while our expert and knowledgeable tour guides share interesting facts about these majestic ocean dwellers.
Cruise along the bay and past the famous Arch while our attentive crew delivers exquisite appetizers and drinks from the open bar on board. Our French-made yacht is equipped with a hydrophone system to hear the whales "singing" in real-time while enjoying a breathtaking landscape.
Max 35 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Hydrophone onboard to hear the whales sing
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
Not included
- Round trip transportation fee paid at check in
- Dock entrance fee
Itinerary
- 1Los CabosOnce you have been picked up by Cabo Adventures in an air-conditioned van, travel to the marina in Los Cabos. Meet your guide and head down to the dock to board your luxury Catamaran.
- 2Arch of Cabo San LucasAccompanied by an expert guide, get up close to the famous arch, home to a local colony of sea lions, and see the famous lovers and divorce beaches. A perfect selfie spot!
- 3Sea of CortezWith the hydrophone submerged in the depths of the Ocean, listen to the whales singing as you cruise the Sea of Cortes. Learn about these gracious mammals as our marine experts narrate interesting stories and fun facts about the Humpback whales. Cruise along the Pacific coastline with refreshing beverages, while the crew prepares delicious appetizers onboard. Be amazed as the whales beach and play in their natural habitat. A once in a lifetime experience.
- 4Los CabosAfter your exhilarating day, jump on board the Cabo Adventures vehicles and drive back to your hotel
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
See booking page
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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian options available. Please advise us when booking
- You shall be picked up before the tour start time. Click on the tour operator button on your booking to confirm pick up time and location
- Expectant mothers may not participate
Traveler reviews
Operated by Cabo Adventures. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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