Small-Group Whale Watch with Marine Biologist in Cabo San Lucas
Back at the ship by about 11:37 am, 3 h 23 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 23 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 11 min to the start point
- 8:56 amEarliest tour startTour runs 2 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 11:19 am.
- 11:26 amTour ends11 min back to the pier
- 11:37 amBack at the tender pier3 h 23 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 8:56 am and be back at the gangway around 11:37 am — 2 h 23 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 1:07 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The start point (Cabo San Lucas Marina and boardwalk) is about 1.3 km from Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier, roughly 11 min by taxi each way — that travel time is already 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
Cabo's #1 rated Whale Watch Tour Operator since 2011 offers Marine Biologist led Whale Watching Tours, Sightings Guarantee* and FREE tour photos. Often imitated, never duplicated. We offer 2.5 hour small group whale watching and marine wildlife tours and focus on educational and non-invasive tours (max 12 adults)
- Cabo’s first biologist-led whale watching company (14 years of experience)
- Expert marine biologist guides onboard every tour
- Small, eco-friendly boats for a personal experience
- Hydrophone to hear the humpback whales sing (conditions permitting)
- 100% whale sighting guarantee
- Free high-quality photos included
- Thousands of 5-star Tripadvisor reviews
Whales are our Passion! We Observe, Not Disturb and focus on educational and non-invasive, small group, personal and intimate experiences. We offer both FREE tour photos and a Whale Sightings Guarantee - No whales? Come again for free! (Dec 15-Apr 15)
Join us to see Humpback whales in Cabo San Lucas!
Max 12 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Hydrophone for whale song listening
- Restroom on board
- Your guide will take photos during the tour which we offer to you for FREE :)
Not included
- We try to be as sustainable as possible and therefore no longer provide single use plastic bottles on board.
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Arch of Cabo San LucasWe will shortly stop to give you the opportunity to take some photos from the boat of the Cabo San Lucas' famous landmark, The Arch
- 2Playa de los AmantesOn our way out of the bay we will pass by Lovers Beach
- 3Pelican RockPelican Rock is a small rock formation right inside the marine protected area of the Bay of Cabo San Lucas
- 4Cabo San LucasAfter the tour of the bay we will head out either into the Sea of Cortez or into the Pacific Ocean where we will look for whales. We mostly encounter humpback whales, but can also encounter other whales and marine life incl grey whales, dolphins, sea lions and turtles to name a few. We always go the extra mile, away from the crowds to not disturb the whales and offer you the best encounters.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Whale Watch Cabo office is located in Plaza Bonita in the Cabo San Lucas Marina. From the road we are located behind Starbucks, from the marina side we're behind Nowhere Bar.
Whale Watch Cabo office is located in Plaza Bonita in the Cabo San Lucas Marina. From the road we are located behind Starbucks, from the marina side we're behind Nowhere Bar.
From the cruise pier
About 11 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.
- 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
- All sizes life jackets
Traveler reviews
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