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.
“Amazing experience. The boat is fantastic. The crew are nice and competent. Food and drinks were delicious. We saw a tone of whales and created beautiful memories. Would recommend 100%”
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.
“Must do! Easygoing, professional, ecofriendly, great energy, inclusive…highly recommend this women led adventure!”
Small-group whale watching in Cabo San Lucas with a marine biologist, hydrophone whale sounds, and free onboard photo service.
“Excellent experience. Great communication. No hassle or pressure. They respect the whales. They took us further out so we were the only boat watching about 10 whales and dolphins swim around us. It was so incredible.”
Swim with gentle whale sharks in La Paz from Los Cabos. Includes wetsuit/gear, guide, panga boat time, and Baja fish tacos.
“Fantastic experience. Loved swimming with the Whale Sharks. Great staff. Good food. Great photos. It is an all day trip so plan accordingly.”
Small-group Cabo whale watch with a marine biologist. Humpbacks, sea lions, and the Arch, with calmer morning departures for less roll.
“The humpback whale tour was incredible!!Vanu-our guide, is a marine biologist and was able to give all the info about whales.In addition,we were lucky to see a whale breeching..(soaring thru the air!) she also took photos with a photo lens which I purchased on our return..well worth it!!”
Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Isla Mujeres and Cancun. Gear, snacks, lunch, and ceviche included. May–Sep only, 2 short water turns.
“Don't book with Viator. No customer service. I went to the dock at the indicated time. I got into the boat. No names were checked. It was a boat for 10 people. Turns out I had actually booked with another company that also departed at the same time on an adjacent dock. That tour company…”
Small-group whale shark swim from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Early pickups, Isla Contoy snorkeling, Playa Norte lunch, and strict reef rules.
“We got lucky and had the most INCREDIBLE day! It’s easy to say trust the tour when we were the lucky ones to see what we saw. Vanessa is an incredible guide (I do hope my memory isn’t failing me, but she’s Portuguese, and she’s a naturalist BEAST!). Her passion for the rules and care…”
Snorkel with whale sharks on a small-group day trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya, with guides, lunch on Isla Mujeres, and gear provided.
“It was an amazing experience and the staff were great! Just seeing these wonderful animals was enough, but if you want the full experience you should be a strong swimmer to keep up with the whale sharks. I am 60 and in good shape but had difficulty keeping up. My son who is 28 had…”
Fast zodiac whale watching in Los Cabos with hydrophones, humpback sightings (seasonal), and a return cruise past the Arch.
“It was amazing tour where we saw lot of humpbacks breaching and splashing with fin! We were lucky to see cub chasing boats and having fun! Just incredible and really recommend this tour!”
Biologist-led whale and dolphin watching in Puerto Vallarta with humpbacks, hydrophone whale songs, citizen science, and small-boat access.
“This whale and dolphin watching tour was extraordinary. Our guide, Gema, had so much knowledge to share and a sparkling personality to match. My friend and I enjoyed every moment and felt the tour was just the right length. We could feel the guide's passion and excitement which infused the experience with so much joy.…”
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.
“Carla was amazing! This was the perfect whale shark experience. The company gave us everything we could need to have a good time - wet suit, goggles and snorkle, and flippers (the long ones which work really well). We appreciate that the whale sharks were respected, and the fun facts Carla was able to share…”
Whale shark snorkeling and Isla Mujeres beach time in a 7-hour all-inclusive tour from Playa del Carmen or Cancún.
“The guide could not find a whale shark. We wasted an entire day of vacation and Viator refuses to refund the tour cost.”
A Puerto Vallarta sunset whale-watching cruise on an all-inclusive mega yacht with an open bar, guacamole snacks, and Gulf views.
“Bring a windbreaker and maybe some light pants as it can be windy, lots of options for seating sun or shade, great service no shortage of drinks had to really search for whales went up by La Cruz but the best show was moma and baby on the way back to PV, got on the…”
Small-group Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta with bilingual marine guides, hydrophone whale songs, snacks, and round-trip transport.
“Fabulous trip. Various spots for watching. Very knowledgeable tour guide. Seen males fighting for the female. Mamas and babies. And finally breaching whale.”
Small-group whale shark snorkeling in La Paz with a marine biologist, top safety rules, wetsuit gear, snacks, and guided rotations.
“The tour was awesome! The sharks are amazing and our guide was super great. It does require a certain level of swimming ability and comfort in the water to fully appreciate the experience. I also wouldn’t suggest young kids on the tour unless they are very good swimmers.”
