Whale Watching in San Jose del Cabo
San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Whale Watching in San Jose del Cabo
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San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Skip the uncertainty of crowded, low-quality whale tours that waste precious vacation time at sea. This small-group whale-watching experience from San Jose del Cabo maximizes your chances of seeing blue and humpback whales while keeping the outing personal and uncrowded. With experienced eco-guides focused on sustainable wildlife encounters, you enjoy a respectful, high-quality marine experience.
- Learn about San Jose del Cabo nature and wildlife
- Small-group format means more time with guides
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at selected locations
- Enjoy onboard refreshments as you explore
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 37 reviews
EmilyE_S, Mar 2026
What a wonderful team and perfect experience! The whales were gorgeous, the snorkeling was fun, and our guides were amazing! Thank you for a truly great day!
3greenys, Feb 2026
Absolutely fantastic experience. Small boat so intimate excursion. Paola was a wonderful guide. Her passion for whales and the ocean is so heartfelt. We also learned a lot. Beautiful couple of hours on the Sea of Cortez
JoAnn_K, Jan 2026
We had a spectacular day with Captain Jose in our Guide Francesco! They were awesome. This was a highlight of our trip to Cabo.!! there’s not enough space to say all the good things about these two gentlemen. And we saw so many whales.!!!
We highly recommend dip, expeditions, and Jose and Francesco!
Thom_G, Jan 2026
Five Stars is not enough. We saw so many whales yesterday.
Last year, we took a 45 min Uber ride to Cabo San Lucas for Whale Watching and had a great time. Including pics with the Arch as a backdrop. It was great. But have to say that an under 10 min ride from Secrets resort and just two of us on boat (instead of 22) was incredible!
The Babies breached over and over. Incredible!!!
We also got to see several squadrons of Rays and even sea lions around the marina.
An incredible adventure which was made even better by the phenomenal captain and tour guide.
Thank you!!!
**This is the ONE you want if you’re staying near San Jose del Cabo.
Miranda_H, Dec 2025
Amazing experience. This is our second experience with the Dip and both times exceeded expectations. This time around we had so many whale sightings there were actually several breaching next to our boat. Later on we saw jumping devil rays which is a truly wild thing to observe. Truly spiritual experience with marine life. The pilot and guide know everything about marine biology and answered all our questions confidently. It was exhilarating and rewarding but a bumpy ride so take your seasickness meds. Wear a hat and sunscreen. Dont go elsewhere - the dip are straight shooters with fair pricing. They always spot something exciting! Thx Fran and Matt!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hearing that your second trip exceeded expectations means a lot to us. That kind of trust is earned, and we take it seriously.
Those close breaching moments and the devil rays are never guaranteed, which makes them even more special when they happen.
Our captains and guides put a lot of work into knowing the ocean and the species that live here, so we are glad your questions were answered clearly and honestly.
You are right about the conditions. It can be bumpy, and being prepared makes the experience better.
Jonghun_B, Nov 2025
I had an absolutely amazing tour with my two young daughters. We were lucky enough to see humpback whales, dolphins, and even sea lions. The crew was incredibly kind, and my girls were so happy that they said they want to come back again. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing this.
Taking your daughters out on the ocean and seeing whales, dolphins, and sea lions is something really special.
We are glad the crew made your family feel comfortable and cared for. Hearing that your girls want to come back means everything to us.
We would love to welcome you all again.
John_L, Feb 2025
2 hours. Max 6 passengers makes for intimate setting for better closeup viewing and making new friends. Beautiful coastline and lots of whales in February. Captain and crewman are super friendly and knowledgeable. Can’t go wrong with this excursion.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing this.
Keeping the group small is a big part of why the experience feels personal and relaxed.
February is a special month out here, and we are glad you enjoyed the coastline and the whale activity.
Our captain and crew will appreciate your words.
Hope to see you back on the water again.
MARGARET_R, Feb 2025
This was a group of 6 out of 8. The two guides knew exactly what they were doing and were brilliant at giving us an amazing whale experience. Our guide, Fransisco, share both his excitement & knowledge.
This was a small quaint experience. I highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for joining us! We’d love to have you back for another adventure!
Jan_S, Feb 2025
The booking was easy and the trip was great. Our skipper and guide were prompt and friendly, the boat newish and in good shape. We found lazy whales, a competition pod, and some full breaches. Greys and humpbacks, sea lions and dolphins. GO!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thanks for coming and enjoying the sea of cortez with us Jan, see you when you come back!!
Miranda_H, Dec 2024
A gorgeous day at sea with 2 marine enthusiasts Francisco + Roberto in a small, cleanly, newer boat. The guys knew their stuff and easily answered questions we had!
I had the closest and most memorable experience ever with dolphins! The guys encouraged me to sit at the front and dangle my feet over the side to see the innumerable dolphins they found. They swam next to and under the boat for quite awhile, one almost touched my foot and I saw its blow hole squirt me from below! It was like the dolphins wanted to race the boat.
There were several sea lions around the marina + sea, they were relaxed with humans. We saw a few hump back whales breaching nearby and caught some info about the migration of the whales.
The boat only holds about 6 people, so it’s an up close + personal experience with wildlife. As expected its “chance” what wildlife you will see and for how long, but the guys communicate with base about sightings and chase down the possible spots and we had success.
It wasn’t a party boat, it was relaxing, looking for marine life, getting close + learning. Would recommend “Dip excursions” to anyone! Thanks to Roberto + Francisco for a memorable, bilingual experience!
Sourav_B, Dec 2024
Great and friendly people! We were only two of us in the boat, so we enjoyed this almost a private tour! I highly recommend it to everyone! Loved watching the whales and sea lions!
alexander_p, Nov 2024
Excellent trip. Guides were very knowledgeable in all marine life. The boat was perfect for whale watching with a small group. We saw devil rays, marlin, seals, dolphin, and 15+ Humpbacks. We were very lucky at the end of Nov.
I would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Im glad you had the best time! We did too
Katherine_S, Mar 2024
Paul and I had a wonderful trip. We felt like we chartered our own private boat with Matias as our captain. We were lucky to see humpback whales jumping, a mother with her calf, and a pod all in the same 2 hour trip. We were offered waters and snacks as well. Definitely recommend this tour over anything you will get in Cabo San Lucas with the busy crowds.
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