Tours/Cabo San Lucas/Zodiac Whale Watch with Marine Biologist in Cabo San Lucas
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Zodiac Whale Watch with Marine Biologist in Cabo San Lucas

4.9(394)Cabo San Lucas1 hour
VIATOR4.9(55)TRIPADVISOR4.9(339)

Description

Cabo's #1 Rated Whale Watch Tour Operator since 2011 offers Marine Biologist led Whale Watching Tours, Sightings Guarantee* and FREE tour photos included. Often imitated, never duplicated. We offer 2.5 hour zodiac whale watching and marine wildlife tours and focus on small groups (max 10 guests), educational and non-invasive tours. On our way out of the bay you will pass Pelican Rock, Lovers Beach and the famous Arch. After that your guide and captain will search for the whales. The most common species we see on our tours are Humpback Whales, Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Olive Ridley Sea Turtles and Mobula Rays. At times we also might see other species of wildlife such as Gray Whales, Sperm Whales, Blue Whales and Killer Whales. When conditions permit your guide will use a hydrophone to hear the humpback whales sing. From December 15th until April, if you don't see any whales you get to come out again for free (space permitting).

Tour Options

11am Zodiac Whale Watch Tour
  • Marine Biologist Guided Tour.
2:30pm Zodiac Whale Watch Tour
  • - Marine Biologist Guided Tour
8am Zodiac Whale Watch Tour
  • Marine Biologist Guided Tour

Highlights

Your guide will take photos during the tour which we offer to you for FREE :)

What's included

Included
Your guide will take photos during the tour which we offer to you for FREE :)
Not included
Private transportation
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
We try to be as sustainable as possible and therefore no longer provide single use plastic bottles on board.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Weight limit for this tour is 300lbs
  • Minimum age is 8 years old

Reviews(394)

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Lesa_V
April 20, 2026
It was the end of the...

It was the end of the whale season so we weren’t sure if we were going to see any whales. We saw plenty of whales. It was spectacular!!!

Operator response

Thank you very much for the review! We're happy to hear that you had a great time out there with our guide and the captain.

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887stephw
April 19, 2026
Highly recommend!

I booked this tour last minute at the front desk, and the staff were friendly and easy to work with. I had originally considered another option with a smaller restroom, but since this tour departed earlier, I decided to go with it. They provide restroom tickets, so you can use the facilities before and after the tour. There were only five guests on our tour, which made it feel more personal. Our guide, Dome, was very knowledgeable about whales, and we all learned a lot. Captain Kevin expertly navigated the boat and quickly sped toward any whale sightings. Although it was near the end of whale season, we still saw a lot of whales. They also provide photos after the tour, so you can enjoy more close-up shots of the whales. Dome and Captain Kevin made the tour perfect—highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you for the wonderful review and for sharing your whale watching adventure with us. Thank you for the wonderful review and for sharing your whale watching adventure with us. ur team works hard to create those memorable moments on the water. We hope to welcome you back for our next season.

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Cruiser782916
April 10, 2026
Great tour

Great experience, knowledgeable and amicable guide and captain. They waited for us until we got to see mom and baby swimming.

Operator response

Thanks so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you caught that special mom and baby moment with us. Our guide and captain love sharing these unforgettable swims, and we can't wait to welcome you back next season for more magic on the water.

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Grace1234_0021
April 8, 2026
Absolutely a Must-Do Tour!

This tour was absolutely amazing. The guide was very professional and knowledgeable, and it made the experience even better to listen to the explanations while watching the whales. They made sure to keep a safe distance so the whales would not be stressed, while still allowing us to see them clearly and up close. You could really tell they respected the animals and prioritized their well-being. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I would definitely do this tour again if I visit los Cabos in the future.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you had such a fantastic time with us spotting those incredible whales. Our team truly appreciates guests like you who notice and value the care we put into every tour. We can't wait to welcome you back next season for more unforgettable moments!

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Peligroberto
April 5, 2026
Late season whale watching

Took the family whale watching late in the season. The guide did her best to moderate expectations as it is late season and the whales aren't as active because they're fasting, conserving energy to head north, etc. but the whales weren't having any of it. They put on a show for us with plenty of tail slapping and full body breaches. The captain is in constant communication with other boats and quickly took us to active sightings. The guide was fluent enough to answer questions and keep young ones entertained - "Do the whales that aren't mating or birthing this season still migrate to Cabo, or do they stay behind in Alaska?" "They can't stay in Alaska because they would get stuck under the ice and drown." Late season whale watching around Cabo San Lucas is still whale watching in Cabo and there are plenty of mothers and calves still around. Whale Watch Cabo will make sure you see them. Be sure to take lots of pictures and videos, the more the better.

Operator response

Thanks so much for sharing your family's whale watching adventure with us! We're thrilled the whales put on such an incredible show with all those tail slaps and breaches, and that our captain and guide made it a hit for everyone. Late season magic like yours is what keeps us smiling. Can't wait to welcome you back next season for even more unforgettable moments on the water!

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Brigitte_S
April 1, 2026
5 star service for family after my accident prevented my cruise! The best!

5 Stars! Andre was extremely accommodating after a taxi drove over my leg on the way to our whale cruise. I alerted him and he immediately postponed our place on that morning’s cruise. He called back inquiring about my health and rescheduled the cruise for the rest of my family. Super courteous!

Operator response

Thanks so much for the kind words and those amazing 5 stars! We're truly glad Andre could step in and make things right after that rough taxi incident. Hopefully you can visit us again during our next season!

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grgardner
March 24, 2026
Wonderful!

We loved the speed and thrill of the zodiac tour. Our biologist was informative and excellent. The photos being included takes the pressure off of taking your own pictures and allows you to just experience the excitement. A wonderful tour. Had the added feature of actually hearing the whales sing.

Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re over the moon that you loved the speed and thrill of our Zodiac tour. Our biologist was spot on, and it’s amazing you got to hear the whales singing live. Those included photos make it easy to just enjoy the moment. Hope to see you again next season for even more excitement!

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jimandjillg
March 23, 2026
Wonderful whale watching in Cabo!

Dominique was our guide and her marine biologist background was an added bonus! Her ability to give us information and take amazing photos and help Kevin the captain was amazing multi tasking! Kevin did an excellent job driving the boat in somewhat rough waters. Having the photos to download at home as part of the tour was great! We were able to watch the mother and calf humback whale jump and swim for over an hour! We appreciated that they stay a safe distance away for the whales.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled Dome and Kevin made your whale watching adventure so special with their skills and care on the water. Those moments with the mother and calf are pure magic, and it's awesome you have the photos to relive it all. Can't wait to welcome you back next season for more unforgettable sightings!

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SustaINed
March 22, 2026
Zodiac fun!

Respectful of the whales, well versed biologist! We saw a couple of mamas and calves and a few males. The Zodiac ride was rough, but fun!

Operator response

Thanks so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed spotting those mamas, calves, and males with our biologist on board. The Zodiac adventures are always a thrill, rough waves and all. Can't wait to welcome you back next season for more unforgettable moments on the water!

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KrisismH
March 22, 2026
Good action even on a slower day

Our guide and captain were very knowledgeable and gave us a great experience. They had seen orcas earlier in the day so not as many humpbacks. We did see a baby doing some head flaps so that was fun. The guide took pictures with a zoom lens so should get those soon! Highly recommend and they do practice ecotourism.

Operator response

Thanks so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the baby humpback's head flaps and caught those special moments. Our team loves sharing the ocean's wonders through ecotourism, and we can't wait to welcome you back next season for more incredible sightings.

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