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“Our guide provided lots of knowledge about whales. We were very fortunate to see alot of whales. They were fantastic and it was an amazing experience”
Small-group Cabo whale watch with marine biologists, hydrophone songs, and included digital photos plus a free second trip if no whales.
“This whale watching tour was such an amazing experience from start to finish. The group size was small, which made it feel very personal and intimate rather than crowded or rushed. You could tell the crew genuinely cared about making sure everyone had a great time and actually got to see whales. The guides spoke…”
Marine biologist-led small-group whale watch in Cabo with free photos, humpbacks, dolphins, turtles, and whale song via hydrophone.
“What we experienced was beyond belief - it was so much more than we were thinking - the water was rough as all hell but seeing those whales breach was incredible - possibly once in a lifetime experience.”
Swim with gentle whale sharks off La Paz, with wetsuits and gear included, plus fish taco lunch and round-trip transport from Los Cabos.
“Perfect conditions; perfect host; just wish the fins had toe cutouts. All three of us were in pain using the fins (we have long second toes). Other than that, wonderful.”
Small-group Cabo whale watching with a marine biologist: El Arco, sea lions, then 2.5 hours hunting humpbacks and dolphins.
“Most amazing nature experience I've ever been a part of. You will love it! Staff was knowledgeable and obviously dedicated to teaching their clientele about these beautiful creatures. It's truly fantastic.”
Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Isla Mujeres and Cancun with gear, snacks, lunch, and guided swims in the Caribbean season.
“You have to cruise around a bit to find the whale sharks. So there was a long period of searching, as biologists limit access.”
Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Cancun and Riviera Maya: early pickup, Isla Contoy, Playa Norte lunch, and optional photo/video.
“Our tour guide Daniel was a lot of fun. We saw so many whale sharks from the surface as well as in the water. It was a perfect day and by going very early in the morning you still have the rest of the day after the tour to enjoy another activity this is really…”
Small-group whale shark snorkel with biologist narration, hotel pickup, and Isla Mujeres lunch. Budget $160 plus a $20 cash reef tax.
“Once in a lifetime experience! Victor was our guide and he did such an incredible job, would highly recommend”
Biologist-led whale and dolphin watching in Puerto Vallarta with citizen science, a small covered boat, and about 4 hours on the water.
“It was very informative and the Marine Biologist, Jama was very enthusiastic and answered all of our questions. There was no guessing where the whales were. She and her Captain were able to find them is several places! We saw several breaches and were able to listen to the whale songs with a hydrophone. We…”
La Paz whale shark snorkeling in a small group with a marine biologist: 3 hours, wetsuits included, and GoPro photos and videos.
“We are giving this tour three stars, and we would like to clearly explain why. First of all, the tour itself was beautifully organized. We did see whales, the explanations were very informative, and the focus on animal protection was excellent. Our guide Angel, the marine biologist, was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. From an…”
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.
“A huge box ✔️ for me and my family,taken out to swim alongside these graceful giants. All round great organisations,timings and value for money”
3-hour whale encounter in Puerto Vallarta with a bilingual marine guide, hydrophone, snacks, life vests, and round-trip transport.
“Rodrigo was an excellent presenter. Eric the perfect captain. They teamed up to ensure our outing exceeded expectations, maximizing opportunities for our group to view whales. They succeeded. It was a great day of whale watching! Thank you Rodrigo and Eric. 👍👍”
Swim with whale sharks in a protected area, then unwind at Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres with ceviche and hotel pickup.
“Swimming alongside the whale sharks was amazing. It was such a memorable experience. It could have been improved if the guide had told us how long we would be in the water (only a couple of minutes) and how many turns we would get. We got two turns each but we weren’t allowed to swim…”
Whale watching on a roomy catamaran in Banderas Bay with breakfast, Mexican buffet lunch, and an included open bar.
“Our boat was slightly delayed clearing the gangway (25 minutes). We contacted Mikes Fishing and told them, they said when you get off head right to the pier, which we did and they were GONE. they are denying us a refund because it wasn’t their fault. (Wasn’t my fault either). Wouldn’t use Viator or Mike’s…”
Intimate La Paz whale shark swim with premium gear, small-group access, eco-friendly practices, and included photo/video moments.
“Got this as part of our sons Christmas present. They are 26 and 30 and loved every minute of it. was great having only 6 in the boat as you got more time with the whale sharks. They saw about 10 or so and had their go-pro but the guide got some great shots and…”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
