Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching Dinner Cruise & Open Bar

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Free cancellation

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 100

LanguagesEN · ES

Mobile ticketAccepted

Whale watching dinner cruise with open bar and local crew in Cabo

You’ll board a lively catamaran in Cabo San Lucas for a whale watching dinner cruise where local guides help you spot humpbacks and grays up close. Enjoy fresh buffet dishes prepared on board, unlimited drinks from the open bar, and maybe even join in a dance or two as the sun dips behind the Arch.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Whale watching and dinner cruise

Board the catamaran and receive welcome drink
Visit The Arch for photos
Search for whales with crew guidance
Take pictures of whales and scenery
Enjoy fresh dinner prepared onboard
Watch crew show and dance on deck
Return to marina

The Experience

I didn’t expect the marina to smell like sweet bread and sunscreen — but that’s what hit me first, before anything about whales or fancy catamarans. The crew greeted us with cold beers (or juice for the kids), and I remember our captain, Luis, making some joke about “whale selfies” that actually made everyone laugh. It was warm but breezy, and as we pulled away from Cabo San Lucas, someone pointed out the Arch — it’s more dramatic up close than in pictures, honestly.

The real reason we were all there was for the whale watching cruise. There’s this hush that falls over everyone when someone shouts “there!” and suddenly you’re all squinting at the water like you’ve never seen the ocean before. Our guide Maria knew her stuff — she explained how humpbacks slap their tails to communicate (I’d never thought about whale conversations). We saw a gray whale calf surface right near us; I swear I could hear its breath over the engine. That moment sticks with me.

After chasing shadows on the water for what felt like both an hour and five minutes (time gets weird out there), we anchored somewhere calmer. Dinner came out — grilled fish, tortillas still warm, something with mango salsa I kept eating too much of. The open bar meant margaritas kept showing up whenever my glass looked empty. At some point, the crew put on music and tried to get people dancing; I mostly watched but my friend got dragged up by one of the deckhands who spun her around until she was laughing too hard to protest. The sunset wasn’t perfect — a bit cloudy — but honestly that made it feel more real.

What’s included

Your evening includes boarding at Cabo San Lucas marina with welcome drinks, unlimited open bar throughout your cruise, a freshly prepared buffet dinner served at sea, plus guidance from local crew who know where to find whales. After dining you’ll have music and dancing as you return to shore — all ages welcome aboard.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunrider Tours