MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular whale watching tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Luxury catamaran whale watching from Cabo San Lucas with door-to-door pickup, onboard hydrophone for whale songs, drinks and snacks.
“Excellent whale watching experience!! Pick and return service on schedule, open bar with nice little lunch platter. Crew was experienced and took us to the key location to view whales with great commentary and microphone in water to hear whales. Highly recommended!!”
Whale watching in Cabo San Lucas with a 10-person boat, hydrophone whale songs, El Arco photos, and guaranteed sightings with a free second trip.
“Friendly staff and we saw a lot of whales and dolphins. Boat was clean and water wasn't too rough. Recommend!”
Small-group whale watching in Cabo San Lucas with a marine biologist, hydrophone whale sounds, and free onboard photo service.
“Our ship was late and we missed the tour. They gave us a full refund and then found a new tour for us to go on. Excellent and unexpected!”
Swim with gentle whale sharks in La Paz from Los Cabos. Includes wetsuit/gear, guide, panga boat time, and Baja fish tacos.
“Mario was wonderful! i was struggling with the current and trying to keep up with the whale shark and Mario literally held my hand and guided me.”
Small-group Cabo whale watch with a marine biologist. Humpbacks, sea lions, and the Arch, with calmer morning departures for less roll.
“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. Gear, snacks, lunch, and ceviche included. May–Sep only, 2 short water turns.
“My daughter and I took this tour together. You aren't given a lot of time to see the whale sharks but it is still an incredible experience. It's been on my bucket list to see these beautiful creatures for years. Expensive, but worth it!!”
Small-group whale shark swim from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Early pickups, Isla Contoy snorkeling, Playa Norte lunch, and strict reef rules.
“This was one of the most disappointing and frustrating experiences I’ve ever paid for. There were several crucial details completely left out until we were already on the shuttle, which felt incredibly deceptive. First, there are 10+ boats out at once, each carrying around 5–10 people, all hoping to catch a glimpse of a whale…”
Snorkel with whale sharks on a small-group day trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya, with guides, lunch on Isla Mujeres, and gear provided.
“We are a family of 5 and have done a lot of excursions and this one is at the top of the list! We had an amazing time and swam with so many breathtaking whale sharks. It was something I have always wanted to do and it did not disappoint! We were lucky to be…”
Fast zodiac whale watching in Los Cabos with hydrophones, humpback sightings (seasonal), and a return cruise past the Arch.
“We booked two trips through Cabo Adventures and one with another company. Cabo Adventures was so professional, informative and very easy to navigate. We left a jacket on the Whale Shark Adventure in La Paz and the company had it back to us in Cabo the next day. We will use this company again and…”
Biologist-led whale and dolphin watching in Puerto Vallarta with humpbacks, hydrophone whale songs, citizen science, and small-boat access.
“Camilla & Jorge were so incredible! They were so kind and ensured we were comfortable and taken care of. We enjoyed the information they shared about the whales. They were very passionate and excited to share their knowledge with us. Jorge was a safe driver and Camilla made us yummy sandwiches. We would highly recommend…”
Snorkel with gentle whale sharks off La Paz in a small-group tour led by a local marine biologist, with gear, snacks, and GoPro videos included.
“This whale shark excursion was hands-down amazing, and a huge part of that is thanks to Angel (our marine biologist) and Marco (our boat captain) Angel explained everything so clearly — from the rules and safety guidelines to how to respectfully interact with the whale sharks — and made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident…”
Whale shark snorkeling and Isla Mujeres beach time in a 7-hour all-inclusive tour from Playa del Carmen or Cancún.
“Overall experience was great. Guide and driver were fun and knowledgeable. Breakfast wasn't as described. Lunch was delicious. Whale sharks were amazing!”
A Puerto Vallarta sunset whale-watching cruise on an all-inclusive mega yacht with an open bar, guacamole snacks, and Gulf views.
“beautiful experience! we saw many whales and more than a few whales breaching out of the water as the males were competing for the females attention. combining that with an open bar and delicious chips with ceviches and guacamole is a chefs kiss”
Small-group Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta with bilingual marine guides, hydrophone whale songs, snacks, and round-trip transport.
“Without a doubt, the best whale watching experience we have had …in a small boat with just nine of us we wereable to chase the whales for a couple of hours. Our guide was very educational and informed … We’ll go again next year.”
Small-group whale shark snorkeling in La Paz with a marine biologist, top safety rules, wetsuit gear, snacks, and guided rotations.
“We had an amazing experience with Chrissy. She was very knowledgeable and we were able to get on a whale shark very quickly. We had a full boat but everyone was able to get about 10-15ish minutes each with the shark. Rotating through 5 mins per group. They also provided water, drinks and a small…”
