Whale Watching Tour
in Cabo San Lucas
From December 15 to April 15
Starting at $ 1,800 MXN
Children (ages 5–10) — $1,180 MXN
During the migration season, Cabo San Lucas is visited by a variety of whales that come to give birth and nurse their calves.
The humpback whale is the most observed species of the migration. On our tours we watch and listen as these majestic animals sing, dance, and breach at the surface — a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Schedule
Tuesdays · Thursdays · Saturdays
8:00 AM · 11:00 AM · 2:30 PM
Duration: 2.5 hours. Please arrive 20 minutes before departure at Nautilus, 20 de Noviembre, Cabo San Lucas. Need a different day or time? Book a private charter.
We offer 2.5-hour tours three times a day. The adventure begins with a cruise past Lovers Beach, the Arch, the Sea Lion Colony, and Land’s End — a perfect chance for photos of Cabo’s most famous landmarks.
The guide and captain then finalize the route: depending on weather and recent whale activity, we head north up the Pacific Ocean or into the Sea of Cortez to find the whales.
Throughout the tour, your naturalist guide shares stories from the water and explains what the whales are doing and why.
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Boat: shared 31-foot boat
Guide: bilingual expert naturalist
Guests: 10 max
Recommended: sun cap and rain jacket
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Boat and captain
Bilingual naturalist guide
Bottled water
Life jackets
All marine park fees
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Photo Package — $2000 MXN
Transport:
From Cabo San Lucas to Nautilus Dive Tech HQ — $1000 MXN
From The Corridor to Nautilus Dive Tech HG — $1500 MXN
From San José del Cabo to Nautilus Dive Tech HQ — $2200 MXN
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Sun cap, light rain jacket or windbreaker, sunscreen (reef-safe), sunglasses, camera, and motion-sickness medicine if you need it
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Minimum age 5
Sightings are wildlife and never guaranteed, but humpback encounters are very frequent in season
We never touch, feed, or chase marine life
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Reservations cancelled by phone with at least 24 hours’ notice are not charged. No-shows are charged the full price. Nautilus may alter or cancel tours due to weather, minimum passenger requirements, or other conditions.
Meet Our Fleet
Quick Questions
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Whales arrive in mid-December and stay through mid-April. January through March is peak season, with the most mothers, calves, and breaching.
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Most guests are fine, but if you’re prone to it, take motion-sickness medicine an hour before departure. The morning tour is usually the calmest.
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Yes. Children ages 5 and up are welcome, and kids 5–10 get a reduced rate.
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Whales are wild animals, so sightings can’t be guaranteed. Our naturalists track recent activity daily to give you the best possible chance.
