WHALE WATCHING TRAVELER
The trips worth heading out on.
The 15 whale watching in mexico travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.
Luxury catamaran whale watching from San Jose del Cabo: hear humpbacks with a hydrophone, arch views, drinks, snacks, and pickup.
Most Popular“Staff was great. Saw lots of whales and heard about what we were seeing. The boat was very clean and comfortable”
A Puerto Vallarta sunset whale-watching cruise on a yacht with an open bar, guacamole snacks, and a crew hunting humpbacks by radio.
“Crew was attentive, boat clean and nice, and most importantly the whale sightings were plentifully. Don’t have any concerns booking this operator. They do it well!”
4-hour catamaran whale watch in Puerto Vallarta with open bar, breakfast and Mexican buffet lunch, and live commentary. From $99.
“We saw more whales on this tour than I've seen in my life. They were everywhere in mid February. Great crew. Nice boat. Decent food and drinks, all included.”
Whale watching in San Jose del Cabo with small-group boat time, whale sounds via hydrophone, and free photos. 2 hours, $99.
“Great excursion if you want to see whales. Very knowledgeable tour guide and lots of active whales the whole trip. Lots of fun!”
Puerto Vallarta humpback whale tour by speedboat with hydrophones, expert spotting, and a light snack. Small group, no drones.
“We were lucky enough to see lots of males fighting over a female. It was a fantastic experience although it does say ‘three hours’ but was only 2.5 hours.”
Half-day Cabo whale watching on a glass-bottom boat with hotel pickup, El Arco photos, tequila tasting, and shopping time.
“Generally good tour, but did not entirely follow the the tour description per Viator site (e.g., no beach time provided). The bigger issue was poor communication regarding pick-up time.”
A marine biologist leads a small-group whale watch in Puerto Vallarta, with hydrophone whale-song listening and a short biology lesson.
“Excellent experience! Our tour guide and captain were amazing. The whales we saw were great and would definitely recommend this!”
Puerto Vallarta whale watching by fast boat with lunch and snacks, often spotting humpbacks during migration, plus cruise-friendly pickup.
“Great experience!! 100% recommend Benji and “the captain”!!! Benji was very knowledgeable and we learned a great deal. Saw lots of whales along with a handful of dolphins. The whole family (parents with 20 something adult kids) enjoyed it.”
Private Puerto Vallarta whale watch with a fast small boat, winter humpbacks, lunch on the water, and marine-life learning for all ages.
“What a wonderful day out on the water we had. We saw lots of whales and our captain and marine biologist. We’re very informative.”
Private whale watching in San José del Cabo with a small team, hydrophone listening, free photos, and comfortable boat rides for your group.
“From arrival at the office, the short walk to the boat, and on the water everyone was friendly knowledgeable and professional. Once we were out on the water it wasn't long until there were humpback whales spotted. Sophia set up the hydrophone and we were able to listen to the singing. There were several breaches…”
Luxury Puerto Vallarta sunset cruise with humpback whale watching in Bahía de Banderas, premium open bar, snacks, and city lights.
“Loved the upbeat music, good food, great knowledge of whales and we saw lots of them!!”
A 2-hour catamaran whale search from Cabo San Lucas, with El Arco photos, snacks and tropical drinks, and an easy marina meetup.
“Meeting spot directions were clear. We left and arrived right on time. We had great weather. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and served free burritos and non-alcoholic drinks! The boat was a catamaran. A good size and smooth, and there were only about 15 people on it today, so I had tons of room…”
Private whale watching in Puerto Vallarta on a 3-hour Banderas Bay boat ride with hydrophone, snacks, and conservation support.
“Carlos was so great at explaining the whales and finding them for us, and hector was a perfect captain! For being the end of whale season, we had plenty of wildlife to see (we are guessing about 20 whales and tons of dolphins). This tour definitely did not disappoint and I would recommend it for…”
3-hour catamaran whale watching in Puerto Vallarta’s Banderas Bay with an expert crew, snacks, and an open bar.
“We throughly enjoyed this excursion. We not only got to see several whales but also as a bonus, we saw dolphins as well. The crew was fantastic. They were not only friendly and informative, but kept us entertained as well with a dance skit they performed as we were heading back. The tour lasted about…”
Full-day gray whale watching from La Paz to Puerto Chale: hotel pickup, mangrove panga ride, 2-hour whale viewing, lunch, and guides.
“It was an amazing experience being in the presence of these beautiful creatures. Everything was prefect. Our host and her team was very knowledgeable.”
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