--- title: Small-Group Whale Watch with Marine Biologist in Cabo San Lucas lang: en type: tour city: Los Cabos country: Mexico price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 1256 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Biologist and onboard restroom rank_in_category: 5 of 31 (Whale Watching Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/los-cabos/tours/small-group-whale-watch-with-marine-biologist-in-cabo-san-lucas/ --- # Small-Group Whale Watch with Marine Biologist in Cabo San Lucas **Guidekin's take:** Look for whales with a marine biologist in a small shared group capped at twelve adults, using a hydrophone to listen for whale song. Tour photos and an onboard restroom are included; transport and bottled water are not provided. 4.93 from 1256 reviews at €99 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #5 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 Marine Biologist led Whale Watching Tours, Sightings Guarantee* and FREE tour photos. Often imitated, never duplicated. We offer 2.5 hour small group whale watching and marine wildlife tours and focus on educational and non-invasive tours (max 12 adults) - 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, small group, personal and intimate experiences. We offer both FREE tour photos and a Whale Sightings Guarantee - No whales? Come again for free! (Dec 15-Apr 15) Join us to see Humpback whales in Cabo San Lucas! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Whale Watch Cabo office is located in… - 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 €99 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.93/5 from 1256 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Whale Watch Cabo - Group: Shared tour - 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 4.93 from 1256 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1241 of 1256. - 5 stars: 1199 (95%) - 4 stars: 42 (3%) - 3 stars: 3 (0%) - 2 stars: 5 (0%) - 1 star: 7 (1%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 3:00pm Group Whale Watch Tour | €99 / person | Spanish, English | Marine Biologist Guide | | 12:00pm Group Whale Watch Tour | €99 / person | Spanish, English | - | | 8:30am Group Whale Watch Tour | €99 / person | Spanish, English | Marine Biologist Guide. | ## What's included - Hydrophone for whale song listening - Restroom on board - Your guide will take photos during the tour which we offer to you for FREE :) ## Not included - We try to be as sustainable as possible and therefore no longer provide single use plastic bottles on board. - Transportation - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Arch of Cabo San Lucas** (5m) - We will shortly stop to give you the opportunity to take some photos from the boat of the Cabo San Lucas' famous landmark, The Arch 2. **Playa de los Amantes** (pass by, no stop) - On our way out of the bay we will pass by Lovers Beach 3. **Pelican Rock** (pass by, no stop) - is a small rock formation right inside the marine protected area of the Bay of Cabo San Lucas 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 Whale Watch Cabo office is located in Plaza Bonita in the Cabo San Lucas Marina. From the road we are located behind Starbucks, from the marina side we're 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 - All sizes life jackets ## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 31** | €99 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (1256) | shared | | [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 #5 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/los-cabos/whale-watching-los-cabos/?format=md ## More in Los Cabos - All Los Cabos tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/los-cabos/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/los-cabos/tours/small-group-whale-watch-with-marine-biologist-in-cabo-san-lucas/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/los-cabos/?format=md