This is common for the final two weeks of whale watching tours in cabo san lucas as the migration of whales is now coming to its end. Whale watching from beach cabo san lucas forum tripadvisor. Whale watch cabo ensures the best possible experience for its guests by following these whale watching regulations. Explore the blue cabo san lucas waters on board our cabo legend pirate ship, come onboard a classic tall ship sailboat that seems out of another age. The hotel is only 20 minutes away from san jose sjd international airport, 5 minutes from san jose del cabo downtown and only 30 minutes from cabo san lucas.
Some tour companies will even take you up to bahia magdalena where there are higher concentrations of whales. Whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist usa today. Cabo whale stock photos download 271 royalty free photos. These blue whales were filmed with a drone as they were transiting northwards, offshore of cabo san lucas, mexico. Usually sailing or catamaran tours, they often include food, drinks and other activities. Mar 11, 2015 whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist ap cabo san lucas, mexico ap a 35yearold canadian woman died and two other tourists were injured when a surfacing whale crashed onto. The cabo san lucas whale watching season begins december 15 and ends april 15, depending on the variations in the whales seasonal. Whale watching in cabo baja adventure cabo whale trek.
Happy new year and welcome to the second month of the official 2015 cabo san lucas whale watching season. We focus on educational tours led by marine biologists and naturalist. Our whale watching tours in cabo san lucas get you up close and personal with the gray whales of the baja. 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. Whale watch cabo is the only dedicated whale watching company based in cabo san lucas, mexico. Whale watching off the beach of cabo san lucas, mexico. Look for this flag during the cabo san lucas whale watching season, december 15, 2015 to april 15. If swimming with whale sharks is what youre after, there simply is no better tour in cabo san lucas. Season of the cabo san lucas humpback whales cabo whale.
Whale watching cabo best time whale watch cabo tours. Whale watching season in cabo san lucas offers ideal. 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. If there is one activity that every visitor to cabo san lucas must go on it is whale watching. Be sure to bring your camera as you will have ample opportunities to photograph. The area where the whale sharks are most likely to be, is only 15 30 minutes away by boat depending on sea conditions.
From mid to late fall, gray whales make the longest migration of any mammal. This fusion of warm ocean currents, rich in biodiversity, supports an amazing variety of whale. From december to april they play and socialise at the mouth of the cortez, flirting until a mate is selected, and it is here that the whale watching boats of cabo san lucas can closely witness the actions of breaching, fluking and slapping. Where the waters of the sea of cortez meet the pacific ocean sits cabo san lucas, mexico, home to perfect conditions for the cabo whale watching season of. Blanca became the earliestinseason tropical cyclone to make landfall in the baja peninsula. Whale watching tours are available daily during the peak migration season, december through early spring. Whale watching in cabo is a true spectacle that, if youre traveling to cabo san lucas, you want to make sure to not miss. This is one of the 3 bays that the california gray whales breed and calve on the baja peninsula. See a variety of whales on a daily basis during season, with the main attraction being the california gray whales, the massive humpbacks and the majestic blue whale, but in general the wildlife in cabo san lucas delivers a world. Each and every year thousands of humpback whales migrate all the way from alaska to give birth to their calves and reproduce in the warm waters of mexico and central america. Availability and online booking for whale watch cabo, cabo san lucas, mexico. Humpback whales are generally curious about objects in their environment. Whale watching in cabo scuba diving in cabo cabo whale trek. Dec 05, 2016 cabo san lucas whale watching tour encounters two blue whales on december 1, 2016.
A boat which collided with a whale near the beach resort of cabo san lucas. Swim with whale sharks in cabo and see them upclose cabo. The best time for whale watching in cabo san lucas, is from mid january to the mid march. Grey whale hit a tourist boat at cabo san lucas on the mexican coast, say authorities, with a canadian woman dying of her injuries jo tuckman in mexico city thu 12 mar 2015 00. On a city tour, learn the history of cabo san lucas.
Cabo san lucas whale watching regulations whale watch. During the cabo whale watching season, you can see different species of whale up close, in their element. Southern baja and the lagoons just north of cabo san lucas are well known as great places to whale watch. We want to make that every single customer in our locations cabo san lucas, todos santos and san jose del cabo, b.
One of the most spectacular sights in cabo san lucas are the enormous grey whales frolicking around with their calves. Enjoy our unlimited premium bar, as you see an unforgettable cabo sunset. This video is a tribute to the amazing whale watching season we had this year in cabo san lucas. Whale watch cabo cabo whale watching cabo san lucas. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas all you need to know. We are often asked about how often we see whales on our tours last year, from december 15 to april 15th, on 100% of our tours. See a variety of whales on a daily basis during season, with the main attraction being the california gray whales, the massive humpbacks and the majestic blue whale, but in general the wildlife in cabo san lucas delivers a world class show that.
The whales were very active and gave us plenty of good times to share with everyone that joined one of cabo treks tours. Whale watching cabo san lucas ultimate zodiac excursion duration. Whale watching tours in cabo san lucas and san jose del cabo are offered seasonally, between dec and may. In the winter, pods of whales can be observed in the area. Whale watch cabo offers several types of whale watching tours beginning late november through april each year. Gopro newbie disclaimerplease forgive the shakiness, as this was my first time ever using a gopro. Hotel rates begin to climb as the area prepares for its peak season. Dance to todays top hits or latin inspired rhythms aboard cabo mar. During this time, humpback whales and gray whales can get really close to the bay of cabo san lucas and its coastline. To better understand the last month of the cabo san lucas whale watching season i would like to share some. Its whale watching season in cabo san lucas, here are the best tours in the area. The winter gray whale occupation of laguna san ignacio lsi and. 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 san lucas whale watching 2015 video dailymotion.
Download 271 cabo whale stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Cabo san lucas s only dedicated whale watching company. Jan 16, 2017 whale watching off the beach of cabo san lucas, mexico. Orcas killer whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo.
Cabo san lucas whale watching tour encounters two blue whales on december 1, 2016. Throughout the cabo san lucas whale watching season the humpback whales are the most commonly encountered species of whale, followed by the gray whale. Whale watching in cabo season 2015 2016 cabotrek promo. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas 2020 all you need to know. Cabo s whale watch season usually begins in january and runs through march. We offer small group and affordable private tours, all 2. Nevertheless if you are booking an early morning tour, 08. The orcas we encounter on cabo san lucas whale watching tours are individuals from the eastern tropical pacific population that is known to travel between the baja and sea of cortez down to costa rica. Orcas are infrequent visitors to cabo san lucas, we typically see orcas in cabo san lucas 4 or 5 times in the season. Cabos whale watching season has begun winter is a magical time in the city of cabo san lucas, mexico. Whale shark snorkeling may be the focal point of this incredible tour, but its far from the only exciting activity youll get to take part in. This whale was sighted in california on december 6th, 2016 and the same whale was sighted in cabo san lucas on december 19th, 2017. Whale watching in cabo san lucas video dailymotion. Whale watching cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours.
Whale watching in cabo san lucas perfect conditions during. Come see these majestic giant creatures up close and personal. Whale watching in cabo san l ucas, mexico roberta accioly. Whale watching adventure was one of our excursions. Cabo san lucas is well known for magnificent whale watching opportunities.
The migration brings humpback whales back into the cabo san lucas. 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. Ladies and gentlemen, the countdown to whale watching season here in cabo san lucas, mexico, is on and things seem to be heating up around the southern baja peninsula our staff has been receiving reports of whales migrating past magdalena bay, whales breaching on the offshore fishing grounds, and whales already pectoral slapping in front of whale s head. Natural beauty abounds in cabo, from the arch of cabo to santa maria beach. Nobody else gets you this close, or can offer you this type of whale.
Whales are our passion, and we love to share these moments with you. Whale watching season in cabo san lucas offers the ideal winter family getaway toll free usacanada 866 7517955. The cape hotel is the place to stay in cabo san lucas, mexico. We hope you will join whale watch cabo for the coming 2015 16 cabo san lucas whale watching season. Also enjoy great pirate ship crew provides fun and games. The best way to get up close to the whales is heading out on a boat for one of our whale watching safaris, however if boats are not for you, you can often see the whales putting on a performance right from the beach. Nov 17, 2017 make sure when you go to see the whale sharks you choose a responsible tour operator with a proper license to guide you. Whale watching season in cabo san lucas offers the ideal winter family getaway. On this whale watching tour from cabo san lucas, watch humpbacks, gray whales, and other whale species on their yearly journey. Thanks to its privileged location on popular cetacean migratory routes, it is a perfect place to go whale watching.
Cabo san lucas whale watching excursion with breakfast and. This year the humpback whale migration started very early with the first humpback whales being observed in the waters off cabo san lucas in november and regular sightings were the norm by the end of november. 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. Whale watching cabo san lucas season whale watch cabo tours. Cabo san lucas whale watching cabo whale trek part 6. Whale watching tours cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Sustained winds reached 46 mph in cabo san lucas international airport. Whale watch cabo whale watching mexico cabo san lucas. We took a whale watching tour while in cabo san lucas, mexico. You can also experience the beauty of cabo in its wildlife, the grandest of which is the whale. Time of the season also makes a difference in what we see on our tours.
As of 2015, the population of the city was 81,111 inhabitants. Cabo san lucas is a fabulous destination on mexicos pacific coast, famous for its impressive combination of mountains, desert, and ocean. After leaving the dock our first stop will be at the famous arch of cabo san lucas where we can also have a look at the local sea lion colony. Season of the cabo san lucas humpback whales cabo whale trek. On that note we are also staying at the sandos finesterra and have booked with whale watch cabo. Water vapor satellite image in the early morning hours of june 9, 2015 depicting midlevel moist. Whale watching cabo san lucas is not the same as you may encounter elsewhere. The primary whalewatching season is december to april and during this. There is a new flag each year designated by the number in the bottom right corner. Small group and private boat whale watching tours in cabo san lucas, baja, mexico led by marine biolog. Whales species in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Cabo san lucas whale watching regulations whale watch cabo. This is a short 2,5 hour whale watching tour, so there is not really much you need taking in consideration that cabo san lucas has pretty nice temperatures in this time of the year. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer.
If youre in cabo san lucas and looking for exciting cabo expeditions, our whale watching tour is the right choice for you. Ready for the best whale watching tours in cabo san lucas. The baja peninsula is home to several different types of whales, including the california gray whale and the finback whale. Whale watching with a gopro, cabo san lucas, 2015 youtube. It is into this wonderful realm that whale watch cabo ventures with our guests for once in a lifetime encounters with these amazing animals. From december through march, travelers can see immense gray whales and humpback whales in their natural habitat as they migrate through the baja california region. Cabo san lucas, mexico ap a 35yearold canadian woman died and two. Feast on our mexican taco buffet along with our homemade salsas. Cabo whale watching tours whale concert tours cabo. Nobody else gets you this close, or can offer you this type of whale watching experience. On this whale watching excursion youll learn about whales, their lifestyle and their habits. This season marks the 5th year of operations for us here in cabo san lucas. Can you still book a tour to swim with the whale sharks or is that not in season in july. Whale slams into boat, killing tourist new york post.
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