Experience whale watching in Cabo San Lucas on a small-group boat tour with clear pricing, flexible departure times and a maximum of 14 guests per boat.
During Cabo’s whale season, humpback whales migrate through the waters surrounding Los Cabos, creating opportunities to see blows, tail flukes, surface activity and spectacular breaches.
Our Cabo whale watching tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours and includes a marine hydrophone, bottled water, life jackets and the marina access fee.
We limit each shared whale watching tour to a maximum of 14 guests per boat.
This gives guests more room to move around, take photos, enjoy the views and experience whale watching without the feeling of an overcrowded excursion.
When comparing Cabo whale watching tours, group size can make a big difference. A smaller group provides a more comfortable experience and gives guests more room to enjoy different viewing areas around the boat.
Every whale watching trip is different because whales are observed in their natural environment.
Our crew looks for signs of whale activity such as blows in the distance, tail movements, surface activity and breaches while navigating the waters around Cabo San Lucas.
A marine hydrophone is included and may be used when conditions allow, giving guests the opportunity to listen for whale sounds beneath the surface.
Along the way, guests can also enjoy views of Cabo San Lucas and the surrounding coastline.
* Marine hydrophone when conditions allow
* Life jackets
* Bottled water
* Marina / dock access fee included
* 2.5-hour shared whale watching tour
* Maximum 14 guests per boat
* Bilingual English & Spanish crew
* Whale Sighting Guarantee-free return tour if no whales are seen
The whale watching season in Cabo San Lucas takes place during the winter and early spring, when migrating whales visit the waters surrounding Baja California Sur.
For the 2026–2027 whale watching season, El Jefe Tours operates tours from:December 15, 2026 through April 15, 2027
This seasonal migration makes Cabo San Lucas whale watching one of the most popular activities in Los Cabos.
*Price: $70 USD per person
*Duration: 2.5 hours
*Tour Type: Shared / Small Group
*Maximum Group Size: 14 guests per boat
*Location:dock D, Cabo San Lucas Marina, Mexico
*Season: December 15, 2026 – April 15, 2027
Your $70 USD per person rate includes the marina access fee, bottled water, life jackets and use of the marine hydrophone when conditions allow.
You know the price before arriving at the marina.
If no whales are seen during your tour, you can join another whale watching tour for free during the same season, subject to availability.
Choose from 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Having four daily departures makes it easier to fit a whale watching tour in Cabo San Lucas into your vacation schedule.
with a maximum of 14 guests per boat, you have more room to move around, enjoy the views and take photos.
When conditions allow, guests can listen for whale sounds beneath the surface using our marine hydrophone.
Our crew can assist guests in both English and Spanish throughout the experience.
When comparing whale watching tours in Cabo San Lucas, consider group size, duration, departure times, what is included in the price and whether additional marina fees will be charged when you arrive.
El Jefe Tours combines a 2.5-hour tour, maximum of 14 guests, four daily departure times, a marine hydrophone and clear pricing with the marina access fee included.
The tour also includes our Whale Sighting Guarantee, allowing guests to join another whale watching tour for free during the same season if no whales are seen, subject to availability.
Our shared whale watching tour is $70 USD per person, including the marina access fee.
El Jefe Tours operates its 2026–2027 whale watching season from December 15 through April 15.
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Our departures are available at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Each shared whale watching tour is limited to a maximum of 14 guests per boat.
Yes. The marina / dock access fee is included in the $70 USD per person price.
Yes. A marine hydrophone is included and may be used when conditions allow.
Yes. If no whales are seen during your tour, you can join another whale watching tour for free during the same whale season, subject to availability.
No. This is a shared small-group whale watching tour with a maximum of 14 guests per boat. El Jefe Tours also offers a separate private whale watching experience.
Please arrive at the marina before your scheduled departure time.
Whale activity varies from day to day, and the route may change depending on sea conditions and where whales are being observed.
If no whales are seen during your tour, our Whale Sighting Guarantee allows you to join another whale watching tour for free during the same season, subject to availability.
Enjoy a small-group Cabo whale watching experience with four daily departure times, clear pricing and a maximum of 14 guests per boat.
$70 USD per person • Maximum 14 guests • Dock fee included • Marine hydrophone • Whale Sighting Guarantee
