Cabo Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar
Overview
There’s something special about seeing Cabo from the water, but whale season brings an entirely different experience. Head into the Pacific in search of humpback and gray whales as they migrate through the waters of Los Cabos, with the chance to see mothers swimming alongside their calves.
Your crew will help you spot the whales and share interesting facts about their behavior and migration. This seasonal experience operates exclusively from December 15 through March 31, when these incredible animals visit the region during their annual migration.
Between sightings, enjoy views of the Arch and Cabo’s Pacific coastline, along with an open bar and onboard food — egg burritos, fresh fruit and coffee on the 9:00 AM departure, or mini baguettes and fresh fruit on the 12:00 PM departure.
Choose a morning or afternoon departure, add convenient hotel transportation if you prefer, and enjoy Cabo during one of the most exciting times of the year.
What's Included
- Snacks Onboard food based on departure time — egg burritos, fresh fruit salad & coffee on the 9:00 AM tour; mini baguettes & fresh fruit salad on the 12:00 PM tour
- Whale watching during Cabo’s seasonal migration
- Roundtrip hotel transportation when selected
- 2-hour Cabo whale-watching cruise
- Professional crew & onboard service
- Whale identification & insights into Humpback and California Gray whale behavior
- Sodas, juices & water
- Unlimited beverages — beer, tequila, mezcal, bourbon, vodka, rum & mixers
- Hotel transportation unless selected
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Transportation Included”.
Hotel Transportation: If you selected transportation, please provide the name of your hotel at the time of booking. Your pickup time will be confirmed after we receive your reservation, as pickup times vary depending on your hotel location. Please be in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. Your driver will arrive in a shared transportation van to take you to the marina.Transportation must be reserved and confirmed at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour date to ensure service.Marina Meeting Point: Guests making their own way to the marina may check in directly at Gali Plaza. If hotel information is not provided at the time of booking, this will also be your meeting point. Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour departure time at Gali Plaza, Local 39, Blvd. Paseo de la Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, directly across from the entrance to Hotel Sandos Finisterra.Cruise Ship Guests: Cruise guests are welcome! Please make your way to Gali Plaza in the Cabo San Lucas marina area and arrive 30 minutes before departure. If your ship is tendering, please allow enough time to come ashore and reach the meeting point.
For the option “Transportation Not Included”.
Boulevard Paseo de la Marina
Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Adult Beverage Policy: Guests must be 18+ to consume alcohol.
- Suitable for handicap people but there is not wheelchair access.
- Hotel pick-up starts an hour before the tour and is included in the total tour time.
- Please be ready in the lobby at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time
- To ensure a smooth pick-up, guests should provide the full name of their accommodation. The exact pick-up time will be sent after your booking is confirmed.
- Available only during whale-watching season, from December 15 to March 31. Don’t miss your chance!
- This tour is only available from December 15th to March 15th
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- Daily departures are available at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, subject to availability.
- Whale watching takes place in a natural environment, and sightings or specific whale behaviors cannot be guaranteed.
- The 9:00 AM departure includes egg burritos, fresh fruit salad, and coffee.
- The 12:00 PM departure includes mini baguettes and fresh fruit salad.
- Guests may bring their own food and beverages, although it is not necessary. Please let us know at the time of booking if you plan to do so.
- For children under 8, please bring a properly fitting life jacket suitable for your child.
- The tour is subject to weather and sea conditions.
- We recommend bringing sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a light jacket, particularly for the morning departure or cooler days.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Cabo Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar?
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Activity code: C-242891P38
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Cabo customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Snacks. Onboard food based on departure time — egg burritos, fresh fruit salad & coffee on the 9:00 AM tour; mini baguettes & fresh fruit salad on the 12:00 PM tour.
- Whale watching during Cabo’s seasonal migration.
- Roundtrip hotel transportation when selected.
- 2-hour Cabo whale-watching cruise.
- Professional crew & onboard service.
- Whale identification & insights into Humpback and California Gray whale behavior.
- Sodas, juices & water.
- Unlimited beverages — beer, tequila, mezcal, bourbon, vodka, rum & mixers.
- Hotel transportation unless selected.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cabo Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cabo Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Cabo. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksOnboard food based on departure time — egg burritos, fresh fruit salad & coffee on the 9:00 AM tour; mini baguettes & fresh fruit salad on the 12:00 PM tour
- Whale watching during Cabo’s seasonal migration
- Roundtrip hotel transportation when selected
- 2-hour Cabo whale-watching cruise
- Professional crew & onboard service
- Whale identification & insights into Humpback and California Gray whale behavior
- Sodas, juices & water
- Unlimited beverages — beer, tequila, mezcal, bourbon, vodka, rum & mixers
- Hotel transportation unless selected
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Adult Beverage Policy: Guests must be 18+ to consume alcohol.
- Suitable for handicap people but there is not wheelchair access.
- Hotel pick-up starts an hour before the tour and is included in the total tour time.
- Please be ready in the lobby at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time
- To ensure a smooth pick-up, guests should provide the full name of their accommodation. The exact pick-up time will be sent after your booking is confirmed.
- Available only during whale-watching season, from December 15 to March 31. Don’t miss your chance!
- This tour is only available from December 15th to March 15th
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- Daily departures are available at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, subject to availability.
- Whale watching takes place in a natural environment, and sightings or specific whale behaviors cannot be guaranteed.
- The 9:00 AM departure includes egg burritos, fresh fruit salad, and coffee.
- The 12:00 PM departure includes mini baguettes and fresh fruit salad.
- Guests may bring their own food and beverages, although it is not necessary. Please let us know at the time of booking if you plan to do so.
- For children under 8, please bring a properly fitting life jacket suitable for your child.
- The tour is subject to weather and sea conditions.
- We recommend bringing sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a light jacket, particularly for the morning departure or cooler days.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
