Whale Watching Tour Cabo San Lucas: Humpback & Gray Whales

Gray whales and humpbacks migrate through these waters for breeding season, and you watch them from a catamaran built for it.

A 2-hour whale watching tour from Cabo San Lucas aboard the Pez Gato catamaran, running December 15 through April 15 during the annual migration of humpback and gray whales. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with snacks and beverages served by a professional crew. The boat also passes Lover's Beach, the Arch and Land's End. Live guides speak English and Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Whale watching and sightseeing cruise

• Board Pez Gato catamaran
• Sail out to Pacific Ocean
• Observe Humpback and Gray Whales
• Cruise by Lover's Beach
• Stop for photos at the Arch of Cabo
• Cruise through the Bay of Cabo San Lucas
• Return to marina

The experience

The tour departs from the Cabo San Lucas marina, and the catamaran heads out into the Pacific to track the whales during their breeding and mating season. The crew knows where the migration concentrates and how to position the boat so you get a clear view without disturbing the animals. Two hours on the water is long enough to watch the behavior (the breaching, the tail slaps) without the day becoming a boat ride.

Between whale sightings, the catamaran cruises past Cabo's landmarks: Lover's Beach tucked into a cove, the Arch rising where the Pacific meets the bay, and Land's End marking the peninsula's tip. These stops break up the passage and give you moments to photograph the coastline. The crew brings snacks and beverages aboard, so you're not managing hunger or thirst while scanning the horizon.

Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't arrange your own transport to the marina or back. Arrive at the dock at least 20 minutes before departure. The tour runs only during whale season, mid-December through mid-April, and depends on weather. If conditions turn poor, you can reschedule or take a full refund.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• snacks and beverages.
• a professional crew aboard the catamaran.
• access to the boat for the full 2-hour tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 12:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pez Gato

Is this one for you?Two hours on the water fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, so you can combine it with other Cabo activities. The catamaran is built for whale watching and stable enough for all fitness levels, including children and infants.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

When do the whales migrate through Cabo San Lucas?

The tour runs from December 15 through April 15, when humpback whales and California gray whales pass through the waters for their annual breeding and mating season.

What landmarks does the catamaran pass on the tour?

The Pez Gato cruises by Lover's Beach, the Arch of Cabo San Lucas and Land's End, stopping for views and photos at the Arch.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes, transportation to and from your hotel and the marina is included, and the crew speaks both English and Spanish.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

If poor weather forces a cancellation, you can choose an alternative date or receive a full refund.

How much time should I allow for this tour?

The tour itself lasts 2 hours on the water, but plan for hotel pickup, the drive to the marina and return travel, so allow roughly half a day. Arrive at the dock at least 20 minutes before the printed departure time.