During the cabo san lucas whale watching season between december 15 and april 15 whale watch cabo offers 2. Whales are the biggest and most powerful animals on the planet. The deep pacific ocean waters off the coast host migrating humpback whales, gray whales, and. You can also experience the beauty of cabo in its wildlife, the grandest of which is the whale. Cabo and puerto vallarta are two beach cities in mexico that are extremely popular amongst u. Humpback whales are generally curious about objects in their environment.
Pretty much every boat in cabo becomes a whale watching boat in cabo that time of year. Cabo san lucas sits on the southern most point of the baja peninsula where the sea of cortez meets the tropical pacific ocean. Gray whales are not as common as humpback whales in cabo san lucas. Foodies and firsttime visitors wont want to miss this comprehensive food walking tour of downtown cabo san lucas led by a local guide.
Mexico is the winter home for a number of animalsfrom the graceful monarch butterfly to the massive whale shark, the gentle giant of the sea. Whale watch cabo cabo whale watching cabo san lucas. Cabo san lucas, mexico a 35yearold canadian woman died and two other tourists suffered considerable injuries when a surfacing whale crashed into the side of their boat, mexican au. Cabo, at the tip of california, flanked by the gulf of california and the pacific ocean, has great beaches, museums, art galleries, sailing, snorkeling and hiking. We will be staying in cabo and would like to go for at least an overnight, maybe two nights but not more and not drive ourselves. Canadian killed by whale while in cabo san lucas global news.
Natural beauty abounds in cabo, from the arch of cabo to santa maria beach. Whale watching cabo san lucas marina igy cabo san lucas, in front of puerto paraiso mall, 23410 cabo san lucas, baja california sur rated 5 based on. The area where the whale sharks are most likely to be, is only 15 30 minutes away by boat depending on sea conditions. Watch canadian killed by whale while in cabo san lucas video online, on globalnews. Whale watching cabo best time whale watch cabo tours. 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. Our guides are also accomplished photographers and we include all the. Both cruises departs cabo san lucas, igy marina toward the main points of interest in cabo san lucas bay. Whale shark encounter by cabo adventures cabo san lucas. Cabo san lucas whale watching is a top attraction for many visitors to the baja peninsula.
Whales species in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Whale watch cabo offers several types of whale watching tours beginning late november through april each year. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv. Whale watching in october cabo san lucas forum tripadvisor. Whether you like the speed and excitement of the ocean riders tour, or the relaxation and luxury of one of the larger boats, youre sure to love whale watching in cabo san lucas. Whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist. On a recent vacation to cab san lucas, mexico we went on a whale watching tour with the company ocean riders. If swimming with whale sharks is what youre after, there simply is no better tour in cabo san lucas. There are many choices for whale watching companies these days and each of them has a slightly different approach to finding and watching whales in cabo san lucas since you will be spending 2.
The sea of cortez is a natural safe harbor for many species of cetaceans whales and dolphins including sperm whales, orcakiller whales, and at least three species of dolphins. The other trend we have seen affect the best time to go whale watching in cabo san lucas is the marine mammal dynamic. Get the monthly weather forecast for cabo san lucas, baja california sur, mexico, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Be one of the lucky few to enjoy an intimate and actionpacked whale watching excursion. The largest confirmed individual had a length of 41. Customers see a variety of whales on a daily basis during season, with the main attraction being the massive humpback whales and the california gray whales. By joining us for one of our research trips participants get the opportunity to.
Hosted by our staff of bilingual marine biologists our tour boats are fast, comfortable and covered from the sun. Whale watching in baja california is at its best from january through march. Cabo san lucas whale watching excursion with breakfast and. Our guides are also accomplished photographers and we include all the tour photos for free. Youll need to plan your vacation accordingly if youd like to encounter whales, however, because as migratory mammals they arent in cabo yearround. My husband and i would like to take a trip to see the whales and babies in baja. Whale watching tours based in cabo san lucas, mexico. Cabo mar mexican flavors enjoy our unlimited premium bar, as you see an unforgettable cabo sunset. If youre in cabo san lucas and looking for exciting cabo expeditions, our whale watching tour is the right choice for you. Cabo san lucas, mexico ap a 35yearold canadian woman died and two other tourists were injured when a surfacing whale. So, if you are planning a trip with whale watching in mind here are some dates for your diary. 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.
If you want to know what it feels like when you see a 20 tons massive whale breaching out of the water, you. From december to march, theres another migration, too. Stop by several culinary hotspots and hidden gems that you probably wouldnt find alone and sample a selection of local specialties, like tacos, tostadas, and more, for an authentic experience. Cabo san lucas, baja california sur, mexico monthly. Whale watch cabo web site has a lot of info on the species of whales seen around cabo including the frequently seen gray whale and the humpback. If youre coming to cabo san lucas between december 15 and march 31, you will likely be treated to seeing some of these gentle giants. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. Dance to todays top hits or latin inspired rhythms aboard cabo mar. During this period they migrate to the southern half of baja california all the way from places like alaska and siberia 6,000 miles away. Whale watch cabo offers several cabo san lucas whale watching tour options. Small group and private boat, marine biologist led. We are going to be in cabo october 24th31st anyone know if this is a ggod time to go whale wathcing or not.
Whale slams into boat, killing tourist new york post. Every trip to cabo san lucas is not complete without enjoying a day on the ocean with the migrating whales. Every year, the sea of cortez and the pacific, off the shores of cabo. Up close whale watching by zodiac csl shore excursions. If youre traveling to cabo from january through march, we recommend you take advantage of your chance to see the whales. We offer small group and affordable private tours, all 2. The best time for whale watching in cabo san lucas, is from mid january to the mid march. Private whale shark encounter departs from cabo san lucas the fascinating whale shark rhincodon typus is a slowmoving filter feeding shark and the largest known living fish species. The best value for whale watching great 2 level catamaran, breakfast buffet, open bar, see lands end, arch and much more.
Cabo san lucas location at the tip of the baja peninsula makes it ideally placed for whale watching. Cabo san lucas whale watching whale watching in baja. Season starts the 15th of december and ends the 15th of april for whale watching in cabo san lucas. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Feast on our mexican taco buffet along with our homemade salsas. Here is some video my wife recorded and some photos i took, at the end of the video.
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