Experience the whale season in Cabo San Lucas with an experience that combines the most emblematic places of Los Cabos with the search for humpback whales in their natural habitat. We will start by navigating the Bay of Cabo San Lucas, touring attractions such as Balconcito Beach, the tropical fish reef, Pelican Rock, Love Beach, Neptune's Finger, the sea lion colony, and the Arch, where we will have the opportunity to take photographs. Afterward, we will continue towards the waters of the Pacific Ocean and areas near Punta Ballenas to begin the search. Our captain and team will be attentive to the whale activity and will do everything possible to find the best viewing opportunities during the tour. Each output is different: you can observe breaths, tails, flukes, jumps, or even mothers with their young. Since it is wild fauna, specific sightings and behaviors cannot be guaranteed.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
We will start by sailing through Bay of Cabo San Lucas while getting to know some of its first natural attractions. During the tour we will pass by Balconcito Beach, the tropical fish reef, the Pelican Rock, and we will approach Love Beach. Our team will show the main points of interest while we enjoy the bay scenery.
We will continue through the Land's End area, passing in front of the famous Love Beach and some of its most representative natural formations. During this part of the tour we will be able to see Neptune's Finger, the sea lion colony, and the famous Scooby-Doo Rock before approaching the Arch.
We will arrive at the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas, where we will have time to enjoy the view and take photographs of one of the most emblematic places in Los Cabos. During this part of the tour we will also be able to see the formations of End of the Earth and the Pirate's Cave before continuing towards the Pacific Ocean.
After visiting the main attractions of Land's End, we will begin the humpback whale watching by sailing into the waters of the Pacific Ocean and areas near Punta Ballenas. The route can vary each day according to the location and natural movement of the whales. During the navigation we will be able to observe different behaviors such as breathing, tail-slapping, jumping, and, hopefully, mothers accompanied by their young. Our team will do everything possible to find the best sighting opportunities, always maintaining responsible and respectful observation. Since it is wild fauna in its natural habitat, specific sightings and behaviors cannot be guaranteed.
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Whale Watching Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Guide lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $40 per person for this Cabo San Lucas experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 6–10 pay from $30, adults from $40. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We are in Plaza Bonita, in front of the fountain, at Pochos Juices and Smoothies. Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early for your check-in. Our team will be ready to receive and guide you. - Use Google Maps: "Pochos Cabos Activities" or "Plaza Bonita". Avoid Apple Maps, it shows an incorrect location. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Excellent service and information during the tour!
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! 😊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutó del recorrido, del servicio y de la información brindada por nuestro equipo. Trabajamos para que cada experiencia en Cabo sea especial y memorable. Gracias por elegir Pochos Cabos Activities. ¡Esperamos recibirle nuevamente en una próxima aventura! 🌊☀️
Great experience with Urian and Captain Javier! Recommended.
¡Muchas gracias por recomendarnos! 😊 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que tuvieron una gran experiencia y que la atención de el Capitán Javier y urian hizo especial su recorrido. Compartiremos con ellos sus palabras. ¡Gracias por elegir Pochos Cabos Activities y esperamos volver a recibirlos muy pronto en Cabo! 🌊☀️
A very good family experience to see the arch up close, with a very affordable price. Capi Eru and Fer did a great job, and the tour was extremely pleasant. By the way, I forgot, that day (the day before yesterday, Wednesday) we were with other passengers and we didn’t get the courage to ask them for their Instagram 😭
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros! 😊🌊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron el recorrido en familia y que Eru y Fer hicieron de su paseo una experiencia tan agradable y especial. 🚤✨ Comentarios como el suyo motivan muchísimo a nuestro equipo. Esperamos tener el gusto de recibirlos nuevamente muy pronto para otra aventura en Los Cabos.
Disappointed we saw no whales but it was the end of the season. Enjoyed the 2 hours out on the water. CHINO WAS AN EXCEPtional driver and was very informative. He got us to the Cabo San Lucas Marina in excellent time. Our boat was very comfortable but they should have a wider variety of sodas.
Thank you for your feedback! 🙌 We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We understand how important whale sightings are, and as you mentioned, towards the end of the season they can be less frequent. Even so, we’re glad to hear you enjoyed your time on the water and that your captain made the experience informative and comfortable 🌊 We truly appreciate all suggestions, as they help us continue improving our service. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future for another experience! 🚤✨
Booked a boat tour to the Arch in Los Cabos and it turned into such a special experience — we even got to go whale watching 🐋 The ride itself was beautiful, but the highlight was spotting a humpback whale and her calf. Watching them swim together so peacefully, up close in their natural habitat, was honestly unforgettable. One of those moments that makes you pause and just take it all in. Our tour guide was amazing — she was funny, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. You could tell she really knew the area and cared about giving everyone a great time. If you’re in Cabo during whale season, I highly recommend adding this to your plans. Between the views of the Arch and the chance to see whales like that, it’s something you won’t forget.
Thank you so much for your beautiful and detailed review! 🙌 We’re truly happy to hear that your experience turned into such a special and memorable moment. Seeing a humpback whale with her calf is something truly magical, and we’re glad you got to witness it in such a natural and peaceful way 🐋✨ We also appreciate your kind words about our guide, she will be very happy to hear that she made your experience enjoyable and meaningful. Thank you for recommending us! We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Cabo 🌊🚤
It was a great experience with German and Cavier. We took the whale watching tour and saw a lot of whales moving along the our route. Super friendly..
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🙌 We’re very happy to hear you had an amazing whale watching experience with Germán and Javier. It’s great that you were able to see so many whales along the route, that always makes the tour extra special! 🐋✨ We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Cabo! 🌊🚤
It was great. The captain, Armando I believe his name was, was funny & kept us entertained. Although his English was limited, he explained everything to us and then started looking for whales. We were able to see humpback whales from a safe distance & loved the experience.
Thank you so much for your kind review! 🙌 We’re very happy to hear you had a great time with Captain Armando. It’s great to know he kept the experience fun and entertaining, and that you were able to see humpback whales safely, those moments are truly special! 🐋✨ We also appreciate your understanding and are always working to improve communication for all our guests. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Cabo! 🌊🚤
Amazing!! Guys did a great job and took time with each family at the arches. Didn't expect much in the whale dept but boy was i wrong. We saw whales breaching and jumping completely out of the water!!! Totally worth every penny
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🙌 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with our team. It’s awesome that you got to see whales breaching and jumping, that’s always a truly unforgettable moment! 🐋✨ We’re also glad you enjoyed your time at the Arch. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Cabo! 🌊🚤
It was a very good experience that lasted just over two hours with Captain Eru and Mafer his photographer, very friendly and with a very good attitude, apart we did not return until we saw the whales.
¡Muchas gracias por tu recomendación! 🙌 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que tuviste una excelente experiencia con el capitán Eru y Mafer 📸 Siempre buscamos dar lo mejor en cada recorrido, y nos da gusto que hayan podido disfrutar hasta ver ballenas 🐋 y aprovechar al máximo el tiempo en el tour. ¡Gracias por confiar en nosotros y esperamos verte de nuevo en Los Cabos! 🌊🚤
It was a very nice tour, and our captain Eru if he took us to see whales and we came back until we saw them, if it was just over two hours
¡Muchas gracias por tu recomendación! 🙌 Nos da mucho gusto saber que disfrutaste el recorrido y que el capitán Eru hizo todo lo posible para que pudieran ver ballenas 🐋 Siempre buscamos brindar la mejor experiencia, incluso extendiendo un poco el tiempo cuando es posible para que vivan momentos inolvidables. ¡Gracias por confiar en nosotros y esperamos recibirte nuevamente en Los Cabos! 🌊🚤
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Watching Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Guide | 1h 30min–2h | 4.8 (37) | $40 | |
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