Puerto Escondido: Dolphin & Whale Watching Boat Trip
Dolphins and Humpback Whales Off Puerto Escondido's Coast
You're picked up from your hotel and taken to the boat at Playa Puerto Angelito, where a three-hour offshore trip takes you past Puerto Escondido's bays and into deeper water to see wild dolphins, humpback whales, sea turtles, and rays. Water and a professional guide are included. Swimming with dolphins is possible depending on what appears. The boat returns you to your hotel by mid-morning.
Step-by-step itinerary
Coastal and marine wildlife tour
- Start at Playa Puerto Angelito
- Travel along Puerto Escondido coastline
- View all bays of Puerto Escondido
- Go offshore to see marine life
- Observe wild dolphins and sea turtles
- Spot humpback whales and sea rays
What’s included
Your morning includes hotel pickup from your accommodation, a three-hour boat trip departing from Playa Puerto Angelito along the entire Puerto Escondido coastline and offshore into deeper water, a professional guide, bottled water and ice for everyone onboard, and the chance to photograph the main bays from the water. Swimming with dolphins is possible if they appear and conditions allow.
- Every day 07:00 11:00
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3-hour dolphin and whale watching tour from Puerto Escondido with hotel pickup, professional guide, and water. See humpback whales, sea turtles, and dolphins.
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The experience
The boat is already moving when you step aboard at Playa Puerto Angelito. Your guide is pointing out the first stretch of coastline, and you're scanning the water before you've even sat down. This is a three-hour dolphin and whale watching trip that starts early enough to catch the marine life when they're most active. You'll travel along the entire coast of Puerto Escondido first, moving past the main bays so you can see the shape of the place from the water, then head offshore where the real action happens. Schools of wild dolphins show up regularly, and if the season is right, you'll see migrating humpback whales. Sea turtles and rays are common too.
The boat carries a cooler with ice and bottled water for everyone onboard, which matters more than it sounds when you're out on the water for three hours under the Oaxaca sun. Your guide is trained to spot the animals and knows the timing, when to cut the engine, where to position the boat so you get a clear view without spooking anything. If conditions allow, there's a chance to swim with dolphins, though that depends on what shows up and how the animals behave that day. The whole trip circles back to the west side of Puerto Escondido so you can photograph the main bays from offshore, which gives you a perspective of the coastline you won't get from land.
Hotel pickup is included, so you don't have to figure out how to get to Playa Puerto Angelito on your own. The guide may speak multiple languages, and the boat is set up for all fitness levels: children just need to be with an adult. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you think you'll go in the water, and know that this tour isn't recommended if you're pregnant.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 66 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 15 minutes before departure.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 18 years); Child (7 to 14 years); Infant (3 to 6 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
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.
What time does the dolphin watching tour start?
The tour departs in the morning from Playa Puerto Angelito. Hotel pickup is included, so timing depends on where you're staying, but the boat trip itself lasts three hours.
Will I definitely see dolphins and whales?
Wild dolphins and sea turtles are common on this route. Humpback whales appear during migration season. Sightings depend on weather and animal behavior, so they're not guaranteed.
Is swimming with dolphins included?
Swimming with dolphins is possible if conditions allow and dolphins are present, but it's not guaranteed. Bring a swimsuit and towel just in case.
What's included in the price?
Hotel pickup, the three-hour boat trip, a professional guide, and bottled water are all included.
What should I bring?
Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and a hat. Water is provided onboard.
Is this tour safe for pregnant travelers?
The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers due to the boat motion and offshore conditions.
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Puerto Escondido: Dolphin & Whale Watching Boat Trip
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