--- title: Private Cabo Whale Watch Tour with Marine Biologist and Free Pics lang: en type: tour city: Los Cabos country: Mexico price: 336 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 104 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 of 31 (Whale Watching Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/los-cabos/tours/private-cabo-whale-watch-tour-with-marine-biologist-and-free-pics/ --- # Private Cabo Whale Watch Tour with Marine Biologist and Free Pics **Guidekin's take:** A marine biologist leads whale watching on a private tour for your party, with a hydrophone to listen for humpback whales when conditions allow. Photos and an onboard restroom are included; private transportation is excluded. 4.9 from 104 reviews at €336 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #18 of 31 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Cabo's #1 rated Whale Watch Tour Operator since 2011 offers 2.5 hrs PRIVATE Marine Biologist led Whale Watching and Marine Wildlife Tours, Sightings Guarantee* and FREE tour photos. Often imitated, never duplicated. - Cabo’s first biologist-led whale watching company (14 years of experience) - Expert marine biologist guides onboard every tour - Small, eco-friendly boats for a personal experience - Hydrophone to hear the humpback whales sing (conditions permitting) - 100% whale sighting guarantee - Free high-quality photos included - Thousands of 5-star Tripadvisor reviews Whales are our Passion! We Observe, Not Disturb and focus on educational and non-invasive, personal and intimate experiences. We offer both FREE tour photos so you can truly be present and a Whale Sightings Guarantee - No whales? Come again for free! (Dec 15-Apr 15) A private tour offers the perfect personal and intimate experience for your family or friends. Join us to see Whales. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We are located in Plaza Bonita in the… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30, 12:00, 15:00: 3 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €336 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.9/5 from 104 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Whale Watch Cabo - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:30, 12:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.9 from 104 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 102 of 104. - 5 stars: 100 (96%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 830am Private Whale Watch Tour | €336 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | - Marine Biologist Guided Tour | | 12pm Private Whale Watch Tour | €336 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Marine Biologist Guided Tour | | 3pm Private Whale Watch Tour | €336 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Marine Biologist Guided Tour. | ## What's included - Sighting guarantee - Restroom on board - Your guide will take photos during the tour which we offer to you for FREE :) ## Not included - Private transportation - We try to be as sustainable as possible and therefore no longer provide single use plastic bottles on board. ## Itinerary 1. **Arch of Cabo San Lucas** (pass by, no stop) - Cabo San Lucas' famous landmark in the arch. We will shot the boat shortly to take pictures 2. **Playa de los Amantes** (pass by, no stop) - Lovers beach will be our first sighting on our way out of the bay. We will pass by while giving you a chance to take photos from the boat. 3. **Pelican Rock** (pass by, no stop) - is a small rock formation located in the marine protected area of the Bay of Cabo San Lucas. We will pass by on our way out of the bay 4. **Cabo San Lucas** (2h) - After the tour of the bay we will head out either into the Sea of Cortez or into the Pacific Ocean where we will look for whales. We mostly encounter humpback whales, but can also encounter other whales and marine life incl grey whales, dolphins, sea lions and turtles to name... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 12:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We are located in Plaza Bonita in the Cabo San Lucas Marina. From the main road you can find us behind Starbucks and from the marina side you will find us behind Nowhere Bar Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - 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 - We provide lifejackets for guests between 20lbs - 300lbs ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €672 | €336 | | 4 | €744 | €186 | | 6 | €816 | €136 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Whale Watching Tours start at €36 per person. ## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 31** | €336 | 2h 30m | 4.9 (104) | private | | [Cabo Whale Watching: Female Crew, Guaranteed Sightings, Photos](/mexico/los-cabos/tours/cabo-whale-watching-female-crew-guaranteed-sightings-photos/?format=md) | €84 | 2h | 4.97 (2144) | shared | | [Humpback Whale Watching Tour in Cabo San Lucas](/mexico/los-cabos/tours/humpback-whale-watching-tour-in-cabo-san-lucas/?format=md) | €90 | 2h 30m | 4.94 (1065) | shared | | [Cabo Whale Watching and Open Ocean Snorkeling](/mexico/los-cabos/tours/cabo-whale-watching-and-open-ocean-snorkeling/?format=md) | €231 | 4h | 4.98 (236) | shared | Ranked #18 of 31 in Whale Watching Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €336, median €95; typical length 2h 30m. 4 of 31 are private. 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