Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas
Be part of nature’s most impressive migration — guided, safe, and small-group.
Whale season: December 15 – April 15
Choose Your Experience
Whale Watching Tour in Cabo
Experience Cabo's incredible humpback whale migration on a 2.5-hour small-group adventure. Cruise past the famous Arch, Lover's Beach, and Land's End before heading into the Pacific Ocean or Sea of Cortez in search of whales.
Led by an expert bilingual naturalist, you'll learn about humpback whale behaviors, watch for breaches and tail slaps, and even have the chance to hear whale songs using our onboard hydrophone.
Tour Highlights
2.5-hour whale watching adventure
Small groups of up to 10 guests
Expert bilingual naturalist guide
Onboard hydrophone to listen for whales
Views of Cabo's iconic landmarks
Family-friendly experience
A portion of every booking supports local whale and wildlife monitoring
Free repeat tour within 48 hours if no whales are seen (subject to availability)
Whales & Sunset Tour in Cabo
Experience the magic of humpback whale watching during Cabo's golden hour. Head out into the Pacific Ocean or Sea of Cortez in search of whales as the afternoon sun casts a golden glow over the water, then enjoy a spectacular sunset along the Cabo San Lucas coastline.
This special experience is offered just two days a week, with private charter options available for those who prefer a more personalized adventure and flexible scheduling.
Tour Highlights
Humpback whale watching during golden hour
Spectacular sunset views over Cabo San Lucas
A unique combination of wildlife and scenic cruising
Special departures available two days per week
Private charter options with flexible scheduling
Family-friendly experience with special pricing for children ages 5–10
Free repeat tour within 48 hours if no whales are seen (subject to availability)
Grey Whale in Mag Bay
An expedition through Baja to see all the whales that migrate here — blue whales, gray whales, and humpbacks. The expedition of a lifetime.
Blue Whale in Loreto
An expedition through Baja to see all the whales that migrate here — blue whales, gray whales, and humpbacks. The expedition of a lifetime.
The Cabo Whale Season
Every winter, humpback whales travel thousands of miles to the warm waters of Cabo San Lucas to give birth and nurse their calves. From mid-December to mid-April you can hear them sing, watch mothers and calves side by side, and see full breaches just off Land’s End. Each tour passes Lovers Beach, the Arch, and the Sea Lion Colony before our captain and naturalist head to wherever the whales are most active that day — out into the Pacific or into the Sea of Cortez.
Meet Our Fleet
Three twin-engine boats, each built for comfort, shade, and great views.
The Abyss — 30 ft · up to 8 guests · dry area
Renegade — 30 ft · up to 6 guests · private bathroom
Gracie Jo — 32 ft · up to 12 guests · audio system and GPS
Why Book with Nautilus Whale Watching?
Our whale watching tours are professional, respectful, cautious, and humane in the treatment of our visiting whales. In accordance with SEMARNAT (Mexican environmental law), we maintain the distance, speed, and observation time required to protect the health of these gentle giants.
We’ve been on the water in Cabo since 1998, and every tour is led by a bilingual naturalist who knows these whales well.
Whale Watching with a Cause
Each time you book with us, 15% of all income goes to local wildlife monitoring programs and coral health reports organized by Sinergia Azul, in collaboration with the Autonomous University of Baja California Sur (UABCS).
What Our Guests Say
Thousands of guests have watched whales with Nautilus. Read their reviews on Google and TripAdvisor.
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Book your experience now and be part of an amazing sighting with Nautilus Whale Watching.
