The great thing about whale watching in cabo is that there is a huge number of the animals in the area in the season so that you have lots of opportunities to observe their natural behaviors. Large cetaceans, such as gray whales and humpback whales, migrate thousands of miles every year from the frigid northern pacific waters. Every trip to cabo san lucas is not complete without enjoying a day on the ocean with the migrating whales. Whale watching cabo san lucas season whale watch cabo tours. Whale watching in cabo the blue whale itravel cabo. These recommendations are to give you a better understanding of what to expect when joining whale watch cabo s guides for some whale. We have marine microphones to listen to whales sing.
Join us at cabo expeditions and experience for yourself what our guests say. Four seasons to expand mexican portfolio with new project in cabo. As the worlds largest fish they can reach lengths of up to. Along with the humpback, you can spot a variety of whales in cabo, including blue whales, gray whales, and orca whales. When a whale jumps it is called a breach and it is possibly the most impressive sight that you could witness. We are the only sailing company in cabo who has lifeline netting all around the decks of our sailboats and catamaran for your safety. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. It is not uncommon for travelers to book a trip to. The whales start arriving as early as november and will depart for their summer feeding grounds by may.
The new whale shark watching season in baja california sur kicked off on the first of july. Can you still book a tour to swim with the whale sharks or is that not in season in july. Whale season in cabo spans the months from december to april. You can download general humpback whale information on this page kindly prepared and shared by the american cetacean society. Whale watching cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. They spend their summers up north alaska, british columbia, washington state and their winters down south, which includes cabo. Whale watching in cabo with cabo trek, feel the difference. The next time you visit cabo san lucas, dont miss the opportunity to take one of the most popular tours in the region.
Blue whale calves enter the world already ranking among the planets largest creatures. Whale watching tours cabo cabo luxury villas and activities. Whale watching cabo best time whale watch cabo tours. We are often asked about how often we see whales on our tours last year, from december 15 to april 15th, on 100% of our tours. Climb aboard your safe, whalefriendly rubber boat and set off into the great blue beyond. The 5 best whale watching tours in cabo san lucas 2020.
Whale watching in cabo arial breach cabo trek season. Foodies and firsttime visitors wont want to miss this comprehensive food walking tour of downtown cabo san lucas led by a local guide. Every winter, migrating whales make an epic journey all the way from the waters of alaska to baja surs warm water lagoons where they give birth to the next generation. Throughout the cabo san lucas whale watching season the humpback whales are the most commonly encountered species of whale, followed by the gray whale. Cabo 2hour whale watching adventure cabo san lucas, mexico. Jacques cousteau, or whale watch for migrating humpbacks and gray whales, in season. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv.
Whale watching tours based in cabo san lucas, mexico. The 5 tours described below are the highest rated whale watching tours departing from the marina in cabo san lucas. They are perhaps the most famous whale species for breaching, which is on full display near cabo. Whale season is getting underway in the mexican pacific, and baja california sur bcs is the place to be. As we begin to approach high season in cabo all sorts of interesting things start happening. During migration season, some of the most majestic creatures of the sea pass by cabo in a display that is both moving and unforgettable. Whale watching tours have seen an increased interest for a reason. Whale watching in cabo season 2015 2016 cabotrek promo. It gorges on nothing but mothers milk and gains about 200 pounds 91 kilograms every day for its first year. Cabo sails offers private cabo ecowhale watching tours middecember through march in a fun and respectable environment. The tlaloc is 30 feet long and has a capacity for 10 passenger. Private whale watching tours cabo sails cabo sailing tours. This season marks the 5th year of operations for us here in cabo san lucas. A cabo whale watching tour not only provides you with the opportunity to meet humpback and grey whales, you will also see many other sea creatures, such as sea lions, turtles, dolphins, and manta rays.
Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. After about a year inside its mothers womb, a baby blue whale emerges weighing up to 3 tons 2. During the official season from dec 15 april 15 we guarantee whale sightings or come again for free space permitting we offer the most departures per day. The smallest tour group sizes in cabo at a maximum of 12 adult guests per boat. Whale watching season in cabo san lucas starts the 15th of december and ends the 15th of april of each year. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. What started as just one marine biologist and one captain has slowly grown to be the only premier whale watching company in cabo san lucas. Whale watch cabo offers several types of whale watching tours beginning late november through april each year. Cabo whale shark season report by philipp moser jun 8, 2016 blog 1 comment may is the month where almost all the big animals that annualy visit the baja california sur region leave. Whale watching in cabo san lucas perfect conditions during. This whale was sighted in california on december 6th, 2016 and the same whale was sighted in cabo san lucas on december 19th, 2017. Small group and private boat, marine biologist led. Stop by several culinary hotspots and hidden gems that you probably wouldnt find alone and sample a selection of local specialties, like tacos, tostadas, and more, for an authentic experience. Humpback whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours.
All across the bay of cabo san lucas one can see various licensed vessels who offer tourists the specialized service of. Cabo san lucas is a fabulous destination on mexicos pacific coast, famous for its impressive combination of mountains, desert, and ocean. When it comes to whale sightings, our years of experience here in the pacific ocean and sea of cortez give us an edge. From the tranquil and authentically mexican town of san jose del cabo or active or adventurous cabo san lucas on the other end of the corridor, there is a variety of them available. This fusion of warm ocean currents, rich in biodiversity, supports an amazing variety of whale.
Whale watching season in the pacific ocean off the baja peninsula and in the sea of cortez begins in december and carries through the winter months until the end of march. The brazilian coast and the usual occurrence range of humpback. Whale watch cabo is cabo san lucass 1st dedicated whale watching company and the 1st multiple award winning whale. Whale watching cabo san lucas is not the same as you may encounter elsewhere. The official season begins today, december 15, and will run until april the 30 2017. A breach, a slap, a fluke of its tail and a song that boasts an uninterrupted 22 hours at the record breaking level.
Cabo whale watching if youre planning your vacation to cabo san lucas between december and april, then taking a little time out to go on a whale watching trip is a necessity. Season of the cabo san lucas humpback whales cabo whale. If you want to know what it feels like when you see a 20 tons massive whale breaching out of the water, you. Sudden seasonal occurrence of humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae in the firth of forth. Cabo san lucas whale watching season begins baja mexico. Whale watch cabo cabo whale watching cabo san lucas. We hope that by using our experience to make your cabo san lucas whale watching plans you may ensure the best chances of having some wonderful whale watching adventures with us. Heres the scoop on the tours, the types of whales in cabo, the cabo whale season. Humpback whales can reach sizes of over 50 feet in length and weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Perhaps one of the most exciting things is the official dates for this seasons whale watching. About four seasons resort and residences cabo san lucas at cabo del sol. Whale shark encounter by cabo adventures tripadvisor.
Thanks to its privileged location on popular cetacean migratory routes, it is a perfect place to go whale watching. Whale watching season in cabo san lucas starts the 15th of december and ends the 15th of april of each. They are the largest extant fish species and, when fully grown, can weigh well over 20,000 pounds and reach lengths easily exceeding 30 feet. Amazing days out on the ocean watching humpback whales breach and petting grey whales. New whale shark season begins in cabo date published.
Whales species in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. The winter months are prime time to enjoy whale watching in cabo. We then head out in search of the spectacular gentle giant humpback, grey, blue and orca whales amongst the thirtytwo species of whales and dolphins that love to winter here in cabo san lucas. We are very excited today to announce the official start to the cabo san lucas whale watching season with whale watch cabo. We hope you will join whale watch cabo for the coming 201516 cabo san lucas whale watching season. Whale watching in cabo scuba diving in cabo cabo whale. Often called the the gentle giants of the sea, whale sharks have been swimming the sea of cortes for thousands of years. Season starts the 15th of december and ends the 15th of april for whale watching in cabo san lucas. It is into this wonderful realm that whale watch cabo ventures with our guests for once in a lifetime encounters with these amazing animals. Making reservations to go on one of the locally available whale watching tours is the best way to enjoy whale season in cabo san lucas. These humpbacks are members of the north eastern pacific population. This video shows highlights of our whale watching season in 2011.
Whale watching season in cabo ranges from early december to midapril, with the season peaking from late december to late january. By joining us for one of our research trips participants get the opportunity to. Download scientific diagram the brazilian coast and the usual occurrence range of humpback whales in the area, from cabo frio to natal. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas all you need to know. Humpback whales are the species most commonly encountered during the cabo san lucas whale watching season. Whale shark season officially begins in octoberbook today. Whale sharks are slowmoving, filterfeeding carpet sharks found in tropical and warmtemperate seas. This population has been estimated to now be over 18,000 whales and. See a variety of whales on a daily basis during season, with the main attraction being the california gray whales, the massive humpbacks and the majestic blue whale, but in general the wildlife in cabo san lucas delivers a world. During the cabo whale watching season, you can see different species of whale up close, in their element.