You don’t want to miss the opportunity to see some of the largest creatures on Earth in their natural habitat. Read on and learn how to get the most out of your Cabo whale watching experience. If you’re planning a trip to Cabo San Lucas during the winter or early spring, you’re coming at the perfect time to schedule a Cabo whale watching tour. The best months for Cabo whale watching are December to April.
The Sea of Cortez has been a prime birthing spot for Humpback whales for centuries. First, the whales feed and grow in the cold waters of the Arctic sea during the summer. Then, they make their way down to Baja California to mate and nurse their young. In the spring, the whales head north once again, now with their brood. But, it’s before they leave when they offer the unique experience to see these majestic animals in their natural habitat.
Group Cabo whale watching tours
Humpback whales and Pacific Grays migrate to the Sea of Cortez to give birth and breed every winter. Cabo offers a variety of safe and fun whale watching tours. Cabo whale watching tours leave from Los Cabos’ Marina making their way to Pelican Rock. Once in Pelican Rock, visitors can swim in the crystal clear waters and snorkel to see the bright tropical fish reefs before heading on out to whale watch. Due to the abundance of whales during this time of the year, there’s no need to go far out to sea in order to observe them in their natural habitat!
Private Cabo whale watching tours
If you prefer to go whale watching privately, there are also private tours available. Whales can be seen near the shore during migration season. So, your boat will not have to go far offshore. And, you can choose to combine your Cabo whale watching tour with snorkeling or with a sunset sail.
It’s important to keep whales unbothered and to ensure they come close, the boat’s engines are turned off and sails are used, so that you can follow the whales and get closer to them ensuring a breathtaking experience. Every whale tour crew is highly trained, and they’re aware of the importance of respecting nature and guaranteeing the safety of their passengers. They’ll also teach you about the behavior of the whales and much more fascinating facts and info.
Organize your schedule
You should schedule your whale watching tour as far in advance as possible, as these tours are usually in high demand. It’s only in winter and early spring that these tours are available. So if whale watching is important to you, make sure you schedule your trip to Cabo during those times. With available snacks, an open bar, and a highly trained crew, Cabo Sailing is the best choice to get you close to these magnificent creatures on a whale watching tour in Cabo San Lucas.
Whales are beautiful, graceful, and unfortunately often endangered creatures that not everyone has a chance to see, so whale tours are popular if you’re visiting Cabo. Secure your tour place early and avoid the crowds!
Recommendations for your whale watching tour
You’re probably wondering what the best thing to do is, and how to make the best out of this one-in-a-lifetime experience. First of all, when you’re whale watching in Cabo, don’t forget to follow all the important instructions from your guide and crew members of the boat you are in.
Here are some tips for your whale watching experience:
- Use sunscreen on exposed skin, and make sure to reapply often
- Wear sunglasses that offer adequate UV protection. This can also help you see the whales better!
- Make sure you have taken the proper health precautions and you have had the right vaccinations before traveling, if applicable. The Centers for Disease Control website will be able to guide you with health advice for your specific destination.
- Protect your camera, if carrying any. Take plastic bags to protect your camera by wrapping it when it is in your camera bag. Use a lens hood and protective filter to avoid water damage from splashing waves. When your camera is not being used, make sure that you keep the lens cap on it.
- Do not approach whales if you’re swimming, snorkeling, or kayaking. Although they aren’t aggressive animals, they are very big and powerful, so they could cause serious injuries if they slap their tails or breach.
- Don’t get too close to the rails on the boat, nor lean over the sides.
- Always respect nature and obey any instructions that are given by the crew. The crew is highly trained and has been taught to respect whales and other wildlife.
Make the best out of it
Every crew will always make sure that the whales aren’t being threatened. They know how to approach these large creatures without invading their territory and making them get defensive. Your boat’s crew will know what the weather conditions will be like, and they can advise you were to sit and how to take the impact of waves with your knees rather than your back if you suffer from any condition.
But most of all and the best advice to give is: Look for this unique experience and schedule a whale watching trip with Cabo Sailing in Cabo San Lucas as soon as possible, and don’t miss out!
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