Cabo San Lucas Small-Group Whale Watching Tour: Hear the Whales
Overview
Your whale watching tour in Cabo San Lucas will become magical with the help of professional-grade hydrophones. If whales are communicating, you may be lucky to get the rare opportunity to hear the whale songs live!
Our RABEN (Mexican whale rescue network) certified captains are experts in anticipating the next best whale watching spot. We ensure to maintain a safe and responsible distance from the whales.
While you enjoy the whale-watching experience, our professional photographer will be capturing all the excitement. After the tour, you may purchase photos of your excursion and souvenirs until we meet for our next adventure!
What's Included
- Bring your phone for unlimited photo opportunities.
- Boat tour of everything Cabo
- Certified marine biologist
- Hear the whales with our hydrophones
- 2.5 hours of world class whale watching
- Tips, if warranted
Meeting Location
Finisterra a1
Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Your 2.5-hour Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching tour starts by checking in at the Marina. Next, we’ll board our special equipped whale watching boat and sail on our adventure. We’ll be passing through Cabo’s highlights, such as the sea lion colony, Pelican’s Rock, Lover’s Beach, and much more!
Our first stop will be at the famous Land’s End Arch for epic selfies. Based on the conditions, we’ll continue to the Pacific Ocean or the Sea of Cortez. We’ll be on the lookout for exclusive spots and the best whale-watching experience in Cabo San Lucas!
All our passionate guides are marine biologists or naturalists. They will be sharing information on the whale behaviors we observe. You will learn interesting information about Los Cabos whales and wildlife. We can also talk about our research projects and the protection and conservation programs we partake. This is a whale watching experience like no other.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-225547P30
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Average 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 16 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Cabo San Lucas Small-Group Whale Watching Tour: Hear the Whales. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bring your phone for unlimited photo opportunities.
- Boat tour of everything Cabo.
- Certified marine biologist.
- Hear the whales with our hydrophones.
- 2.5 hours of world class whale watching.
- Tips, if warranted.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cabo San Lucas Small-Group Whale Watching Tour: Hear the Whales is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cabo San Lucas Small-Group Whale Watching Tour: Hear the Whales will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bring your phone for unlimited photo opportunities.
- Boat tour of everything Cabo
- Certified marine biologist
- Hear the whales with our hydrophones
- 2.5 hours of world class whale watching
- Tips, if warranted
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
