Whale Watching in San Jose del Cabo
Overview
Purpose-built boat
Small, stable, and designed for wildlife encounters.
You are close to the water with clear views in every direction.
Limited group size
Fewer guests on board means less noise and more space.
Everyone has room to move and observe comfortably.
Quiet and respectful approach
Slow navigation keeps whales relaxed.
Encounters feel natural and unforced.
360-degree visibility
You are free to move around the boat.
No fixed seating. No blocked views.
Departure from San Jose del Cabo
More time focused on whales.
Experience led by conditions
We adapt to what is happening on the water.
If whales are active, we stay with them.
Designed for real encounters
You hear the whales breathe.
You feel the ocean around you.
This is not a sightseeing ride.
Commitment to conservation
To reduce plastic waste, we provide our own sanitized and disinfected water bottles for your use, ensuring a plastic-free environment for the marine life we visit.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Mantarraya
La playita, 23403 San José del Cabo, 23403 San José del Cabo, 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
This whale watching experience is built around comfort, calm, and closeness to the whales. You depart from San Jose del Cabo aboard a new, stable, and comfortable boat designed to spend time on the water without feeling rushed or crowded. The ride is smooth, the layout is open, and you can move easily as whales surface around you. Along the East Cape, humpback whales appear naturally, breathing close by, lifting their tails, and sometimes breaching without warning. The guide follows their rhythm, slowing down and giving space so behavior unfolds on its own. You are not fixed to a seat or locked into a route. You stay present, comfortable, and focused on the moment, letting the encounter develop quietly and naturally.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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-462127P3
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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 Whale Watching in San Jose del Cabo. 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.
- Bottled water.
- Gratuities.
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 7..
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 Whale Watching in San Jose del Cabo is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Watching in San Jose del Cabo 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
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
