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15 Whale Watching Trips in Mexico That Earn the Early Start

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Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas - Double-Decker Luxury: Comfort That Helps You Stay Patient

1.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,107 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our number one

Luxury catamaran whale watching from Cabo San Lucas with door-to-door pickup, hydrophone whale songs, snacks, and a double-decker view deck.

“Be careful with pick up. Viator did not communicate with Cabo Adventures and while I thought I had arranged pick up (according to Viator) Cabo Adventures did not. have it. Glad I called to confirm. Other than that, the tour was average. We saw a few whales from a distance but nothing spectacular.”

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Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos

Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos - El Arco de Cabo San Lucas: the quick photo moment that frames the trip

2.Whale Watching Cabo-Women crew-Sightings Guaranteed & Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,743 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Small-group Cabo whale watch with biologists, hydrophone whale songs, El Arco photo stop, and digital photos plus a free second trip if no whales.

“This was an amazing whale watching tour with very knowledgeable tour guides. We got up close with the whales while also following the rules of the ocean and the respect of the whales. It was truly an amazing tour that I will do again . Dani and Belem were awesome!”

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SMALL GROUP Whale Watch | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

SMALL GROUP Whale Watch | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics - Marine biologist guides and why the group size is the real upgrade

3.SMALL GROUP Whale Watch | Cabo San Lucas | Biologist | FREE Pics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,106 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Small-group Cabo whale watch with a marine biologist, free photos, and a whale sightings guarantee in season, plus classic Bay landmarks.

“This was such a great excursion! The agency was clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Andre was helpful in calling me about our scheduled time & helping me obtain some other information. Dominica was an excellent guide who took some amazing photos for us to keep and Alonzo drove that boat to get us the best views possible! It was one of the best experiences we have had! We would highly recommend this tour and company!!!!”

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La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos - Malecon meeting point in La Paz: gear up, board a panga, then go find the animals

4.La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,066 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $259

Swim with gentle whale sharks in the Sea of Cortez from Los Cabos, with wetsuit gear and Baja fish taco lunch included.

“Great excursion! Mario our host was excellent. Very knowledgeable about whale sharks and La Paz (his home town). David our guide was great. Also very knowledgeable and just an all around good guy. Trip was well organized and the stop at the organic farm/shop was a really nice bonus. Would definitely do this again. Just be prepared for a long day but it’s worth it!”

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Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas

Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas - The marine biologist makes the difference, not just the whales

5.Humpback Whales in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,005 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Humpback whale watching from Cabo San Lucas: see El Arco and sea lions, learn with a marine biologist, and enjoy 2.5 hours on the water.

“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!!”

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Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun

Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun - Price and What Makes It Feel Worth It

6.Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 951 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Isla Mujeres and Cancun. Boat, gear, guide-led water time, plus lunch and a calm, regulated approach.

“Our pickup was on time and the tour was great. Our tour guide did a great job making sure everyone had ample time to swim with the whale sharks. There were many whale sharks to swim with and even stopped by a reef on the way back for extra snorkeling time. Lunch was delicious as well. Would recommend.”

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Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya - Isla Contoy National Park and the whale shark swim routine

7.Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $199

Swim with whale sharks on a small-group Cancun tour with Isla Contoy snorkeling, Playa Norte lunch, and hotel pickup.

“We got so lucky! Nature CANNOT be controlled, but wow, Mother Nature showed up for us. According to the captain there were 20-30 whales that day. And we had an incredible experience. We had 2 dives of over 2 minutes each, and that was perfect. We rented wet suits that allowed us to swim better (highly recommend, since the whales can move quick). Diego (tour guide), Pepe (captain) and Pablo (sailor) were amazing. The ride can be a bit uncomfortable, but it has to be done. On our way there we saw dolphins, flying fish, turtles and rays. To anyone booking, please know that the team CANNOT control nature, you…”

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Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya - Puerto Xtabay Marina Briefing: The Part That Makes the Swim Make Sense

8.Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 916 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $160

Small-group whale shark snorkel from Cancun with hotel pickup, biologist-style guidance, Isla Mujeres lunch, and mineral-sunscreen rules.

“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 able to swim twice with these beautiful sharks. Yes, you are only in the water for a few minutes but take in the beauty and try to enjoy each second. It is something out of a dream and I was lucky enough to swim right beside them in their natural habitat which is so incredible.…”

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Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos

Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos - Getting There: Pickup Timing and the Real Cost

9.Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Go whale watching by fast zodiac boat from Los Cabos, hear humpback songs on hydrophones, then cruise past the Arch and Lovers Beach.

“We had a great time on this well-organized whale-watching excursion. Check-in was smooth, and the facility was clean, spacious, and easy to find. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, providing interesting insights into the marine life we encountered. We were fortunate to see several whales along with other large fish, making for an exciting experience. The reason I’m giving four stars instead of five is that the tour was significantly shorter than advertised, with no explanation. The website stated the trip would last 2 hours and 15 minutes, and at check-in, we were told 2 hours and 30 minutes. However, we returned to the dock in under 1 hour and…”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta - What makes this tour different: a biologist plus citizen science

10.Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $105

Whale and dolphin watching in Puerto Vallarta with a marine biologist, citizen science, and a high chance of humpbacks plus dolphins.

“Best ever whale watching experience! Our boat captain and biologist Gemma were a great team! The smaller vessel was safe, comfortable, and gave us a real time on-the-water view! So many whales and learned so much! Loved every minute!”

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Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist

Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist - Gear You Don’t Have to Hunt Down: Wetsuits, Mask, Snorkel, Fins

11.Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Reduced-group whale shark snorkeling in La Paz with a local marine biologist, included gear, and GoPro photos and videos.

“We are giving this tour three stars, and we would like to clearly explain why. First of all, the tour itself was beautifully organized. We did see whales, the explanations were very informative, and the focus on animal protection was excellent. Our guide Angel, the marine biologist, was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. From an educational and environmental perspective, the tour was very well done. The only reason for the three-star rating is the unfair distribution of water time between the groups, which left a very disappointing impression. There were nine guests on the boat, divided into three groups of three people. For animal welfare reasons, only one group at…”

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Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya

Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya - Whale-shark swims in 15-minute rounds, and how to prep

12.Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $170

Swim with whale sharks near Punta Sam, then snorkel Isla Mujeres with breakfast, lunch, and Riviera Maya pickup on a 7-hour tour.

“Overall the trip was great. Our guide Jane was very friendly, funny and very knowledgeable and passionate about the animals. We seen a whale shark which was amazing then were took snorkelling to a reef and then onto Isla Mujeres for a light lunch. It is a long trip and very tiring, especially waking up sp early. Regarding sea sickness, we were given tablets by Jane and it really wasn’t bad when the boat is going full speed. You can’t wear sunscreen so will have to make plans not to be burnt but it is an amazing experience. They will also film and photograph the trip which you can buy…”

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Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta

Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta - The yacht atmosphere: music, staff energy, and space to watch

13.Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 509 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80Best price here

Puerto Vallarta sunset whale cruise with an open premium bar, fresh guacamole snacks, and a yacht hunt for humpbacks in Banderas Bay.

“The tour was very nice. The crew provided great service and attention to all passengers. Beautiful sunset. It was not whale season but this did not take away from the overall great experience.”

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Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta

Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta - Getting to Marina Vallarta and Board Time That Keeps It Organized

14.Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta is a 3-hour small-boat excursion with a marine expert guide, hydrophone, 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.”

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Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour

Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour - Getting from pickup to marina without losing your morning

15.Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $210

Early pickup whale shark swim near Cancun plus Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres, with included gear, guide, breakfast, and ceviche.

“The staff was amazing. Our boat captain and tour guide worked very hard to find the whale sharks and we all ended up getting to swim with them. We also saw dolphins, flying fish, a starfish, sea turtles, and a sting ray on our journey. The ceviche was delicious and it was nice to spend time at isla mujeres. Cons were that it was lots of driving in the boat and that your whale shark time is 5 minutes max so they don’t leave before your whole group gets a turn. But still enjoyed our day!”

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