THE WHALE WATCHING GUIDE
The trips worth booking.
The 15 whale watching trips travellers rate highest in Mexico, from the grey-whale lagoons of Baja and the humpbacks off Cabo and Puerto Vallarta to the blue whales of the Sea of Cortez. When each season runs and where to head out from.
Luxury catamaran whale watching from Cabo San Lucas with door-to-door pickup, double-deck views, hydrophone whale songs, and open bar.
Most Popular“The whales, drinks, food and staff were all amazing! The whole trip was just the best! Jacob did an amazing job explaining all about whales.”
Small-group Cabo whale watch with marine biologists, hydrophone songs, and included digital photos plus a free second trip if no whales.
“It was amazing. Boat captain was great and guide was knowledgeable! The whale sounds from the underwater microphone were other worldly. We saw several mother whales with their babies. Overall, it was well worth it.”
Marine biologist-led small-group whale watch in Cabo with free photos, humpbacks, dolphins, turtles, and whale song via hydrophone.
“We had a wonderful time! It was my dad’s first time seeing so many whales up close, and since he had low expectations going in, he was absolutely thrilled. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made a genuine effort to help everyone spot the whales. I was also impressed by their commitment to whale conservation—documenting…”
Swim with gentle whale sharks off La Paz, with wetsuits and gear included, plus fish taco lunch and round-trip transport from Los Cabos.
“Such a great experience. The tour guide is very experienced and we were able to swim with the whale shark for three times today. This is such a magical moment. Definitely would recommend.”
Small-group Cabo whale watching with a marine biologist: El Arco, sea lions, then 2.5 hours hunting humpbacks and dolphins.
“Very pleased with this tour. I highly recommend Cabo Trek. The booking is simple, the cost is reasonable, the staff are pleasant, professional, helpful and knowledgeable. Our tour guide was Andrea unfortunately I don't remember the captains name. Safety and an enjoyable experience were a priority. It took a while but we did see whales…”
Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Isla Mujeres and Cancun with gear, snacks, lunch, and guided swims in the Caribbean season.
“If you get seasick easily, I highly wouldn't recommend this unless you take a lot of medication to prevent it. The guide takes you about 1.5 hours out into the ocean and its a bumpy and wavy ride. Seeing the whale sharks is heavily dependent on the day. When I went, we were only able…”
Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Cancun and Riviera Maya: early pickup, Isla Contoy, Playa Norte lunch, and optional photo/video.
“I had a truly wonderful day with the whale sharks. There were plenty of whale sharks, and there were lots of opportunities to take photos and snorkel with them. A truly unique experience! I highly recommend it if you're in Cancun.”
Small-group whale shark snorkel with biologist narration, hotel pickup, and Isla Mujeres lunch. Budget $160 plus a $20 cash reef tax.
“Incredible experience. Our tour guide Naara picked us up on time from our hotel. Really nice air conditioned ride to the bay. Thier was coffee and toast when we arrived and the option to rent wet suits. For first time divers I would say it’s not needed as having the life jacket on means you…”
Biologist-led whale and dolphin watching in Puerto Vallarta with citizen science, a small covered boat, and about 4 hours on the water.
“20/10! We were able to get up close with a number of whales! Such a cool experience! Our guide Jema was awesome, so smart! Highly recommend this experience, it’s one we won’t forget!”
La Paz whale shark snorkeling in a small group with a marine biologist: 3 hours, wetsuits included, and GoPro photos and videos.
“Our whale shark tour was canceled the afternoon before the trip, due to the harbor being closed due to wind. This is not the operators fault, however we found out cancelations are way more common than the operators will tell you, especially in January, February and March. Fortunately we found other tours and still had…”
Swim with whale sharks near Punta Sam, then snorkel and relax at Isla Mujeres with lunch and hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen or Cancun.
“It was absolutely terrible, our boat broke down, we had to jump in the water in swim to another boat without mask and fins 5 different times cause none of the other boats wanted to make us their responsibility. We were told to put everything in our bags and they would be handed to us,…”
3-hour whale encounter in Puerto Vallarta with a bilingual marine guide, hydrophone, snacks, life vests, and round-trip transport.
“Rodrigo and Emilio were the most amazing guides during our tour! They were very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We saw many whales and he even explained what was happening under the water. Great short excursion to start our day! Thank you”
Swim with whale sharks in a protected area, then unwind at Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres with ceviche and hotel pickup.
“The staff was amazing. Our boat captain and tour guide worked very hard to find the whale sharks and we all ended up getting to swim with them. We also saw dolphins, flying fish, a starfish, sea turtles, and a sting ray on our journey. The ceviche was delicious and it was nice to spend…”
Whale watching on a roomy catamaran in Banderas Bay with breakfast, Mexican buffet lunch, and an included open bar.
“Great experience. Well run, nice boat, saw lots of whales. Staff were excellent! I would highly recommend”
Intimate La Paz whale shark swim with premium gear, small-group access, eco-friendly practices, and included photo/video moments.
“Amazing tour with our very knowledgable guide Ana. We got lots of information about the whalesharks and protecting the wildlife is for Ana definetely a matter of heart! Book a small group tour, you will have much more of it! It is worth the money! Thank you also for the fantastic pics/videos!”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
