Cabo Whale Watching with Hydrophones: Hear the Whales
Overview
Each year between December and April, thousands of whales migrate from their Arctic feeding grounds to the warm waters of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula to mate and give birth.This is the time for whale watching in Cabo!
Indeed, Cabo is one of the best places in the world to see whales. Your whale watching tour in Cabo will be magical with the help of professional-grade hydrophones. If whales are communicating, you may be lucky to get the rare opportunity to hear the whale songs live!
Our certified captains are experts in anticipating the next best whale watching spot. We ensure to maintain a safe and responsible distance from the whales. While you enjoy the whale-watching experience, our professional photographer will be capturing all the excitement. After the tour, you may purchase photos of your excursion and souvenirs until we meet for our next adventure!
If you are in Cabo during season you are in for a whale watching experience that you will be talking about for years to come.
What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Special equipped whale watching boat
- 2.5 hours of world class whale watching!
- Hydrophones to hear the whales!
- Certified guide
Meeting Location
Marina
Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
When we talk about whale watching, one of the best destinations to appreciate the majesty of these mammals is Cabo San Lucas because we are a breeding area of the humpback whale. The season is celebrated from December 15 to April 15. Experience the thrilling show that the whales give us when they jump through the air, or admire its majestic body that can measure up to 16 meters in length.
For this adventure we use a boat setup specifically for whale watching. Hydrophones to hear the whales too! On this tour you will visit “Land’s End” at the tip of the Peninsula of Baja California Sur, including the famous “Arco”, you will also see The Sea Lion Colony, Pelican Rock, The Finger of Neptune, The Window of the Pacific , Scooby Doo Rock, Lovers Beach, Divorce Beach, The Last Stone Formation where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez, among others. You will also enjoy spectacular landscapes such as the bay of Cabo San Lucas.
This tour is approximately 2.5 hours, includes a marine biologist and the ability to hear the whales you are seeing! Talk about bucket list! Don’t miss out on this!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-225547P7
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Average 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 8 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Cabo Whale Watching with Hydrophones: Hear the Whales. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Safety equipment.
- Special equipped whale watching boat.
- 2.5 hours of world class whale watching!.
- Hydrophones to hear the whales!.
- Certified guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cabo Whale Watching with Hydrophones: Hear the Whales is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cabo Whale Watching with Hydrophones: Hear the Whales will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Special equipped whale watching boat
- 2.5 hours of world class whale watching!
- Hydrophones to hear the whales!
- Certified guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
