Whale watching tours cabo cabo luxury villas and activities. Whale watching is mostly a recreational activity cf. When we spot a whale shark we will then get ready and wait for the perfect time to get in the water with them. Whale watching cabo san lucas season whale watch cabo tours. Pacific hurricane season runs from midmay to november. Our big, beautiful friends are beginning their migration north to the warmer waters of the pacific to.
The official whale watching season begins on dec 15 through to april 30. Each are migratory, escaping up north to alaska and british. Whale watching season in cabo garza blanca residence club. Every winter, migrating whales make an epic journey all the way from the waters of alaska to baja surs warm water lagoons where they give birth to the next generation. It includes everything that everyone should do here. The other, less common species you can see during the cabo whale watching season is the gray whale. For insider tips and our top tours that visit these majestic creatures, see below. Nov 05, 2018 charter a luxury yacht to enjoy whale watching season in cabo caboyacht uncategorized november 5, 2018 november 2, 2018 0 comment whale season is here and we cant wait to dive into the great blue sea to watch the majestic humpback and gray whales make their way to the mexican gulf. Though cabo typically only experiences tropical storms during the hurricane season, the city has seen hurricanes make landfall in the region, most notably hurricane odile in 2014. Whale watching in cabo san lucas perfect conditions during. As a bahamas veteran, i can say only the best about this experience. Feast on our mexican taco buffet along with our homemade salsas. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. With several species of whales making their way to the area every year, whale watching is extremely popular in cabo, with many visitors saying its an absolute mustdo activity.
To have an excellent chance of seeing whales, visit baja between the end of. Make sure you take a tour with a registered provider. Leaving out of san jose del cabo gives you unique advantages, and whale watching with seasoned professionals at saltycabo, even more so. It is estimated that at least 2000 of these whales will have been born in the waters of ojo del libre, san ignacio or magdalena bay.
Join us and witness the best whale watching san jose del cabo has ever seen, with record numbers of whales and interactions. Charter a luxury yacht to enjoy whale watching season in cabo. This is a premiumpriced place, and overall it was very positive. The boats you will travel in are designed for speed, and they come equipped with the latest whale finding technology to guarantee that you spot whales on your tour.
During the season, you can take a whale watching tour to complement your vacations. Away from the boat crowds, we will take the time to observe the natural behaviors of these mammals, at the same time enjoying the. Along with the humpback, you can spot a variety of whales in the sea of cortez, including blue whales, gray whales, and orca whales. May 15, 2018 our winter whale season has finally arrived, and we are so excited to share even more of these absolutely magical experiences with you. Ready for the best whale watching tours in cabo san lucas. Blue whale calves enter the world already ranking among the planets largest creatures. However, the ancestry of this shark goes back to the jurassic and cretaceous periods 24565 million years ago, when the present groups of sharks began to appear. But it is not only whales and white sharks that leave hardcore eco tourists and casual holiday makers alike stunned and giddy. As the season 201819 is around the corner we at cabo trek are. Making reservations to go on one of the locally available whale watching tours is the best way to enjoy whale season in cabo san lucas. As we are all well aware by now, we are living in unprecedented times.
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. During the official season from dec 15 april 15 we guarantee whale sightings or come again for free space permitting we offer the most departures per day. The whale shark is a popular focal species in the marine tourism industry. But perhaps the highlight is whale watching season. Whale sharks are slowmoving, filterfeeding carpet sharks found in tropical and warmtemperate seas. Whale watching cabo best time whale watch cabo tours. The migration brings humpback whales back into the cabo san lucas area beginning in the middle of november. Whales can be seen all around the middle peninsula of baja california sur. This season marks the 5th year of operations for us here in cabo san lucas.
During the cabo whale watching season, you can see different species of whale up close, in their element. The waters around bcs, especially in loreto, can attract up to as many as 5000 grey whales per season. Door to door whale watching adventure, free shopping time, tequila tasting and arch exploration included. Usually sailing or catamaran tours, they often include food, drinks and other activities. Semarnat, the secretariat of the environment and natural resources for mexico, has established the cabo whale watching season 2020 as december 15 to. Each are migratory, escaping up north to alaska and british columbia for the summer, and wintering further south, including cabo san lucas. Many tour companies offer whale watching excursions during the high season december april. The guides are marine biologists who will be there to enhance the whale watching experience by adding an incredible amount of information and fun.
These whales generally arrive later on, in early january. The whale watching season officially starts on 15thdecember and ends on 15th april. Hotel rates begin to climb as the area prepares for its peak season. Whale watch cabo is the only dedicated whale watching company based in cabo san lucas, mexico. 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. Hosted by our staff of bilingual marine biologists our. If you like to fish, look to come in the late summer or fall. Article by katia silva, marine biologist and guide at cabo trek. The next time you visit cabo san lucas, dont miss the opportunity to take one of the most popular tours in the region. The whale are already in the region and the countdown has begun. Some tour companies will even take you up to bahia magdalena where there are higher concentrations of whales. Whale watch cabo offers several types of whale watching tours beginning late november through april each year.
Whale watching in cabo the blue whale itravel cabo. A breach, a slap, a fluke of its tail and a song that boasts an uninterrupted 22 hours at the record breaking level. Whale season in cabo san lucas is from december through march. Whale watching season in cabo premium vacations online.
Along with the humpback, you can spot a variety of whales in cabo, including blue whales, gray whales, and orca whales. As we begin to approach high season in cabo all sorts of interesting things start happening. Cabo trek had been in the water for 95% of this time, with 3 trips mostly every single day. But to see whales up close and learn more about whale behavior, youll want to take a whale watching tour. Cabo trek had been in the water for 95% of this time, with 3. 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. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. We offer small group and affordable private tours, all 2. The first official day of the season is december 15. The whale watching season officially starts on 15 th december and ends on 15 th april. The waters around baja california, both in the pacific and sea of cortez, are world famous for their concentration of marine species, especially the big ones.
The whale watching season officially starts on 15thdecember and ends on 15thapril. Dec 15, 2015 making reservations to go on one of the locally available whale watching tours is the best way to enjoy whale season in cabo san lucas. Enjoy our unlimited premium bar, as you see an unforgettable cabo sunset. Large cetaceans, such as gray whales and humpback whales, migrate thousands of miles every year from the frigid northern pacific waters. The whale sharks do not always stay in one position. Generally, the cabo whale watching season runs from december to april, but this year weve seen them arrive earlier. 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. Gray whales are the species most often seen in cabo san lucas as they migrate along the baja coast. Whales are our passion, and we love to share these moments with you. Nov 27, 2017 here we are again to announce the beginning of another whale watching season in cabo san lucas. Though whale watching in baja is a yearround activity, the winter months are the height of whale season.
There is no official whale watching season in cabo san lucas like there is in other towns, like puerto vallarta. Hosted by our staff of bilingual marine biologists our tour boats are fast, comfortable and covered from the sun. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas 2020 all you need to know. They are the largest extant fish species and, when fully grown, can weigh well over 20,000 pounds and reach lengths easily exceeding 30 feet. It gorges on nothing but mothers milk and gains about 200 pounds 91 kilograms every day for its first year. The area where the whale sharks are most likely to be, is only 15 30 minutes away by boat depending on sea conditions. Cabo trek your best option for whale watching in cabo san lucas. Baja whale watching expeditions gentle giants expedition. From december 15 until april 15 the whale watching boats of cabo get the go ahead to take groups just outside the bay in to the mouth of the sea of cortez or perhaps along the west side beaches of the pacific ocean. But for 1 month every year the peaks of all 3 seasons cross over allowing us to run these super special whale expeditions to see the best of them all. Weve seen them from santa maria beach after snorkeling there. The 5 best whale watching tours in cabo san lucas 2020. Cabo san lucas is a fabulous destination on mexicos pacific coast, famous for its impressive combination of mountains, desert, and ocean.
Whale watching season starts from the 15th of december and ends on the 15th of april. I have been to the bahamas many times, but ocean riders whale watching tour is one of my favorite trips. In the mexican pacific, whale watching season runs from mid. Typically arriving in early january the adult gray whales we see are often in small groups and seen in cabo until late march.
Home saltycabo excursions san jose del cabo mexico. The most prominent species you can see in cabo are humpback and gray whales. Whale shark season officially begins in octoberbook today. Here we are again to announce the beginning of another whale watching season in cabo san lucas. The humpback whale watching season for cabo san lucas runs from mid december to mid april, the grey and blue whale seasons from mid january through late march. Perhaps one of the most exciting things is the official dates for this seasons whale watching. Since late april this year, we have spotted the humpback whales of the coast of mooloolaba. Whale season in cabo is here at the cape residences.
Yesterday from the balcony of residence 720721 at the cape residences within the cape, a thompson hotel in cabo san lucas, mx i saw five boats racing towards a spot in the middle of the sea of cortez. Thanks to its privileged location on popular cetacean migratory routes, it is a perfect place to go whale watching. Our specially designed whale watching boats and our exceptional crew make these tours among the most popular for whale watching excursions in cabo san lucas. To have an excellent chance of seeing whales, visit baja between the end of december and. One of the most exciting activities to do in cabo is whale watching. The winter months are prime time to enjoy whale watching in cabo. During the cabo san lucas whale watching season between december 15 and april 15 whale watch cabo offers 2. Everything happens at breakneck speed in the 21st century and phenomena can become global in a matter of hours.
If you choose to go on a tour early morning, youll find the sea typically calmer, with less wind and waves. They are perhaps the most famous whale species for breaching, which is on full display near cabo. Our goal is to teach our guests about the humpback whales that visit us every year here in cabo san lucas, and spread awareness about nature. Charter a luxury yacht to enjoy whale watching season in cabo caboyacht uncategorized november 5, 2018 november 2, 2018 0 comment whale season is here and we cant wait to dive into the great blue sea to watch the majestic humpback and gray whales make their way to the mexican gulf. After about a year inside its mothers womb, a baby blue whale emerges weighing up to 3 tons 2. During the winter, humpback whales and gray whales migrate from the northerly waters of alaska, british columbia, and washington state to the warmer waters of the pacific coast of mexico, including the cabo san lucas area. We focus on educational tours led by marine biologists and naturalist. Generally, the cabo whale watching season runs from december to april. Nobody else gets you this close, or can offer you this type of whale watching experience. Year after year this marvelous mammal makes an amazing trip from alaska to settle here for a period of time at baja california sur to give birth. Whale watching season 2019 begins on the 15th of december, and ends on the 15th of april.
In the mexican pacific, whale watching season runs from midnovember to midapril each year. As i scanned the horizon to see where they were off to, i saw not one, not two, but three whales tales. Whale watching season in the pacific ocean off the baja peninsula and in the sea of cortez begins in december and carries through the winter months until the end of march. From the tranquil and authentically mexican town of san jose del cabo or active or adventurous cabo san lucas on the other end of the corridor, there is a variety of them available. Whale watching tours have seen an increased interest for a reason. Our winter whale season has finally arrived, and we are so excited to share even more of these absolutely magical experiences with you. Dance to todays top hits or latin inspired rhythms aboard cabo mar. A study prepared for international fund for animal welfare in 2009 estimated that million people went whale watching globally in 2008. Whale watching season in cabo ranges from early december to midapril, with the season peaking from late december to late january. Our whale watching tours in cabo san lucas get you up close and personal with the gray whales of the baja. The cabo san lucas whale watching season officially begins december 15th every year. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas 2020 all you need to. Swim with whale sharks in cabo and see them upclose cabo.
Its possible to see whales from the shore usually humpback whales spouting and jumping. Sep 21, 2018 one of the most exciting activities to do in cabo is whale watching. The other species that migrates into cabo san lucas is the gray whale. Unlike the humpback whales, the majority of gray whale mating.
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