15 Whale Watching Tours in Mexico Worth Booking

1.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,107 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Luxury catamaran whale watching from Cabo San Lucas with hydrophone, snacks, drinks, arch stop, and expert spotting in the Sea of Cortez.

“Tour staff was extremely knowledgeable and tried their best to take the boat to the best locations to see the whales. Lunch was good. Sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips and guacamole. A good snack. Drinks were pouring and great vibes. They really are passionate about what they do and their interest in the Ocean and the habitat that lives within”

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2.Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,743 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Small-group humpback whale watch in Cabo with marine biologists, hydrophone songs, El Arco photo stop, digital photos, and a free second trip.

“Fabulous!! Knowledge, fun and experienced! We saw more whales then expected by far!! Babies, mommas and eschorts”

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3.Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Superfast whale watching from Cabo with hydrophones, hotel pickup, and a cruise past the Arch, sea lion colony, and Lovers Beach.

“The whale watching was AMAZING! Great people at Cabo Adventures. Especially Jerry our guide and his crew. Super informative and lots of WHALES! Don’t hesitate to book this, it’s some of the most fun you’ll have in Cabo!”

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4.Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Catamaran whale watching in Puerto Vallarta, Bay of Banderas, with open bar, breakfast, and buffet lunch for about four hours.

“Our boat was slightly delayed clearing the gangway (25 minutes). We contacted Mikes Fishing and told them, they said when you get off head right to the pier, which we did and they were GONE. they are denying us a refund because it wasn’t their fault. (Wasn’t my fault either). Wouldn’t use Viator or Mike’s fishing ever again. Save $20, but lost $200. Total ripoff. I can understand I didn’t make the boat, but to not offer my money back or a future credit makes the nickels worth of savings not worth it. Lesson learned.”

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5.Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Small-group half-day whale watching in Puerto Vallarta with a marine biologist guide, humpbacks in Banderas Bay, lunch, and soft drinks.

“The small group tour was excellent. Highly recommend the crew. Found four groups of whales. What a great experience!”

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6.Los Cabos Whale Watching (Transportation and Pictures Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Los Cabos whale watching with hotel pickup, small boat group, a sea lion stop at El Arco, and included pro photos. 2.5 hours.

“We weren't packed in like sardines like most of the tours! Our guide Pablo knew everything and anything about the area and the whales. We saw quite a few whales and had an awesome day! We all got some amazing pictures which is not easy when you have second to snap a shot once you see them! I highly recommend?”

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7.Whale Watching Group Tour in San Jose del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

See humpback and gray whales off San Jose del Cabo with multilingual guides, a hydrophone, snacks, and free photos, in a small group.

“I appreciated our guide, a marine biologist who was very knowledgeable about humpback whales in the area of San José del Cabo. She also had an excellent camera and sent us all the photos (without charge) in a timely manner. I did not have to worry about getting that great shot of the whale and could just enjoy the experience.”

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8.Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas: Sightseeing Cruise and Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Half-day Cabo whale watching from a glass-bottom boat, plus El Arco photos, tequila tasting, and a quick shopping stop for $115.

“The whale watching was awesome, Mele took us all around to the right places! Shopping wasn’t much though, our driver was very good”

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9.Whale Watching (Transport and Pictures Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Enjoy a comfort-first Los Cabos whale watching boat trip with Arch photos, sea lions at Land’s End, included photographer pics, and pickup.

“We greatly enjoyed our whale watching boat trip with True Baja and our guide, Leonardo. Roundtrip transportation was nice. Loved the boat and the opportunity to see the Arch and Pelican Rock before spotting bunches of whales. A wonderful day.”

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10.Whale Watching Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 118 reviews · 2 hours · from $101

Cabo San Lucas whale watching on a 2-hour catamaran with hotel pickup, open bar, whale song hydrophones, and photo stops at the Arch.

“We had a great experience on this whale watching trip. The guides were fun and knowledgeable. Even though our resort wasn't in the area of pick up, I e-mailed them after we booked and they promptly replied with a pick up time for us. The communication was smooth and quick! We saw several whales and stopped at the iconic arches for pictures.”

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11.Private Whale Watching in San José del Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $200

Private whale watching in San Jose del Cabo with a small group, hydrophone whale-song audio, comfortable boats, and free photos.

“Paola was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide! We wanted to be away from the craziness of the San Lucas marina and our efforts were rewarded. The entire process was effortless and wonderful. I recommend contacting Salty Cabo directly, however, because Viator isn’t helpful to modify or change your excursions.”

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12.Mega Yacht Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

3-hour Puerto Vallarta sunset whale watching on a luxury mega yacht with premium open bar, guacamole, snacks, and a city lights return.

“Unreal experience, highly recommend, even if we didn’t see whales, I would still give it a 5 star review for the hospitality and entertainment.”

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13.Whale Watching, Cabo San Lucas Arch, and a Trip to Playa del Amor

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 65 reviews · 3 hours · from $48

3-hour Cabo San Lucas tour with glass-bottom boat ride, Arch rock formations, sea lions, humpback whales, and beach time near Playa del Amor.

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14.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $129

Luxury catamaran whale watching in Cabo with a hydrophone, whale-spotting coaching, plus appetizers and an open bar for 2.5 hours.

“Highly recommend this activity - the guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. The food and drinks were great quality and we saw lots of whales and dolphins. The transportation was dependable and clean. Overall, a fantastic experience, I would do it again.”

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15.3-Hour Whale Watching and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $45Best value

Puerto Vallarta humpback whale watching and snorkeling on a 3-hour boat tour, with a guide and life jackets. From $45 pp.

“I hate writing bad reviews however there are a few things could have been made the experience more enjoyable. For starters, this tour is advertised to be a 3 hour whale watching tour. It took 7 hours to get back to the marina. 7 hours!!!. We lost dinner reservations and it was not communicated. The guide never spoke or told anything about where we were going. It felt more like just a boat ride but not a tour. We were happy we got to see some whales but again the guide never talk about them. They drop us off at the Las Animas beach which it was nice but the…”

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