Cabo expeditions is one of the regions most highly regarded ecotour. They spend their summers up north alaska, british columbia, washington state and their winters down south, which includes cabo san lucas. Whales are the biggest and most powerful animals on the planet. Oscars team has had great opportunities so far this season to experience the whales songs, they have similar melodies but different voices. Cabo san lucas and its sister city san jose del cabo enjoy a privileged location at the southernmost tip of the baja peninsula, where the pacific ocean meets the aquamarine waters of the sea of cortez. Small group and private boat, marine biologist led. Whale watching tours based in cabo san lucas, mexico.
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. Cabo whale watching tour, luxury yacht or a small panga. During the cabo whale watching season, you can see different species of whale up close, in their element. The best time for whale watching in cabo san lucas, is from mid january to the mid march. We actually arrived on april 1st one year and all the whales were gone. Whale sharks are slowmoving, filterfeeding carpet sharks found in tropical and warmtemperate seas. Cabo sails offers private cabo ecowhale watching tours middecember through march in a fun and respectable environment. Cabo san lucas events calender, outdoor activities, night clubs. There could have been a new season of whale wars on animal planet this year, but sea shepherd was unable to intercept or engage with the japanese.
Whale shark season officially begins in octoberbook today. Whales are our passion, and we love to share these moments with you. Our whale shark encounter tour here at cabo adventures gives you the opportunity to do just that. Whale watching tours have seen an increased interest for a reason. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas 2020 all you need to. Join us at cabo expeditions and experience for yourself what our guests say. Cabo san lucass only dedicated whale watching company. 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. May 15, 2018 our winter whale season has finally arrived, and we are so excited to share even more of these absolutely magical experiences with you. Whale watching cabo best time whale watch cabo tours. Perhaps one of the most exciting things is the official dates for this seasons whale watching.
Whale watcher is a stateoftheart, highspeed, waterjet driven ship thats designed and built especially for whale watching. Whale watching season is in full swing on mexicos pacific coast. This incredible show takes place during the winter season end of december through beginning of april, when whales visit the warm waters of the sea of cortez to feed, rest and reproduce. As we are all well aware by now, we are living in unprecedented times. This very popular option allow you to enjoy a complete cabo san lucas day adventure.
To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas 2020 all you need to know. On this visit we saw two whales breech side by side from our taxi on the highway. But despite their immense size, they have docile natures. Ready for the best whale watching tours in cabo san lucas.
Many companies offering a combined cabo snorkeling and whale watching experience and a combined sunset and whale watching cruises, during the whales season. If there is one activity that every visitor to cabo san lucas must go on it is whale watching. Availability and online booking for whale watch cabo, cabo san lucas, mexico. During prime season you can even see whales from shore. Whale shark encounter by cabo adventures cabo san lucas. The opportunities for whale encounters here are truly exceptional. 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. Swim with whale sharks in cabo and see them upclose cabo. Whale watching in cabo the blue whale itravel cabo.
A whale shark tour that allows you to be up close to one of these majestic animals is an experience you will remember for the rest of your life. Grey whale watching in cabo february 15, 2018 admin each year the greatest creatures of the earth swim from the bering sea in alaska to south of the american continent in search of warm waters where they can procreate. 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. The tlaloc is 30 feet long and has a capacity for 10 passenger.
Weve always seen whales on these excursions, but frankly, i was always envious of the. After about a year inside its mothers womb, a baby blue whale emerges weighing up to 3 tons 2. Guaranteed whales with the most thrilling, environmentally responsible, sustainable, professional, comfortable, and educational whale watching tour company in cabo san lucas. Jun 08, 2016 a summary of the cabo trek first whale shark season. The winter months are prime time to enjoy whale watching in cabo. Whale watching in cabo season 2015 2016 cabotrek promo youtube. Whale watch cabo is cabo san lucass 1st dedicated whale watching company and the 1st multiple award winning whale watching tour company in cabo. All across the bay of cabo san lucas one can see various licensed vessels who offer tourists the specialized service of whale watching. Beth koopmann, activity manager for cabo adventures, tells travel agent. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. Whale watch cabo offers several cabo san lucas whale watching tour options. Often called the the gentle giants of the sea, whale sharks have been swimming the sea of cortes for thousands of years.
Though the peak whale watching season is between january and march, tours begin in december and end in april. During the cabo san lucas whale watching season between december 15 and april 15 whale watch cabo offers 2. We are the only sailing company in cabo who has lifeline netting all around the decks of our sailboats and catamaran for your safety. Cabo jazz escape, december 2,3 and 4 each december, cabo san lucas hosts a starstudded threeday jazz festival, held at various venues.
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. During this period they migrate to the southern half of baja california all the way from places like alaska and siberia 6,000 miles away. Humpback whales are extraordinary animals that provide that kind of action that makes cabo san lucas one of the best whale watching spots in the world. As the worlds largest fish they can reach lengths of up to. Whale watching in cabo san lucas is one of the most exciting attractions during the winter in baja california. Get a 2x1 on cabo expedition whale watching and more discounts in activities and things to do in cabo san lucas and san jose del cabo. We keep our fingers crossed that the commonly sighted humpbacks will be joined by greys, orcas, fin, brydes and blue whales come february and march to make 2018 our best season yet. We offer small group and affordable private tours, all 2. Thanks to its privileged location on popular cetacean migratory routes, it is a perfect place to go whale watching. Large cetaceans, such as gray whales and humpback whales, migrate thousands of miles every year from the frigid northern pacific waters. Since late april this year, we have spotted the humpback whales of the coast of mooloolaba. Hosted by our staff of bilingual marine biologists our tour boats are fast, comfortable and covered from the sun.
Whale season is getting underway in the mexican pacific, and baja california sur bcs is the place to be. Unfortunately, whale watching is only a season activity as hundreds of humpback whales migrate to the warm waters off the coast of cabo every winter. 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. With guests in tow, our marine biologist and wildlife photographer will lead everyone back to the cabo trek office and storefront. Whale watching cabo san lucas season whale watch cabo tours. On this whalewatching tour from cabo san lucas, watch humpbacks, gray whales, and other whale species on their yearly journey. Upon return you have the opportunity to purchase photos or dvds from. 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. 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. Along with the humpback, you can spot a variety of whales in the sea of cortez, including blue whales, gray whales, and orca whales. It gorges on nothing but mothers milk and gains about 200 pounds 91 kilograms every day for its first year. The first official day of the season is december 15.
Small group and private boat whale watching tours in cabo san lucas, baja, mexico led by marine biolog. By joining us for one of our research trips participants get the opportunity to interact with the. We are launching our 2018 whale watching season on 2 june, though with the amount of activity we have been observing off the coast, we have discounted preseason whale discovery cruises available. This season marks the 5th year of operations for us here in cabo san lucas. Prime season for whale watching is december through march. Cabo san lucas is a fabulous destination on mexicos pacific coast, famous for its impressive combination of mountains, desert, and ocean. Whale watching whale watch cabo, cabo san lucas traveller. You can see whales all along the pacific coast of costa rica during those months.
Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas all you need to know. We hope you will join whale watch cabo for the coming 201516 cabo san lucas whale watching season. Cabo sails offers private cabo eco whale watching tours middecember through march in a fun and respectable environment. Dec 12, 2015 whale watching in cabo season 2015 2016 cabotrek promo. The new whale shark watching season in baja california sur kicked off on the first of july. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Whale shark encounter by cabo adventures, cabo san lucas. After 2,5 hours where you witnessed the whale watching and educational experience of a lifetime, well head back to the dock and disembark. This is when they come to breed and raise their young and is the best time to go on a costa rica whale watching tour. If youre traveling to cabo from january through march, we recommend you take advantage of your chance to see the whales. Whale watch cabo is the only dedicated whale watching company based in cabo san lucas, mexico. We focus on educational tours led by marine biologists and naturalist. The next time you visit cabo san lucas, dont miss the opportunity to take one of the most popular tours in the region.
Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv. One of the reasons we love cabo is the opportunity to see whales in the winter months. Cabo san lucas events calender, outdoor activities, night. The guides are marine biologists who will be there to enhance the whale watching experience by adding an incredible amount of information and fun to the tour. Private whale watching tours cabo sails cabo sailing tours. As the worlds largest fish they can reach lengths of up to 12 metres.
Its a goodsized vessel measuring in at feet in total length, with comfy interior cabins, a wellstocked galley, and outdoor decks for upclose viewing. Whales can be seen all around the middle peninsula of baja california sur. Whale watch cabo offers several types of whale watching tours beginning late november through april each year. As we begin to approach high season in cabo all sorts of interesting things start happening.
Our guides are also accomplished photographers and we include all the tour photos for free. The official humpback season in costa rica is december to march and. This fusion of warm ocean currents, rich in biodiversity, supports an amazing variety of whale species. New whale shark season begins in cabo date published. Blue whale calves enter the world already ranking among the planets largest creatures. A breach, a slap, a fluke of its tail and a song that boasts an uninterrupted 22 hours at the record breaking level. This video shows highlights of our whale watching season in 2011. Aug 31, 2017 there could have been a new season of whale wars on animal planet this year, but sea shepherd was unable to intercept or engage with the japanese fleet, and wont try again this year. During this time, humpback whales and gray whales can get really close to the bay of cabo san lucas and its coastline. When it comes to whale sightings, our years of experience here in the pacific ocean and sea of cortez give us an edge. The best time to see humpback whales in costa rica is august and september. Everything happens at breakneck speed in the 21st century and phenomena can become global in a matter of hours. Humpback whales are generally curious about objects in their environment. Our big, beautiful friends are beginning their migration north to the warmer waters of the pacific to.