Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas: What You'll See
Every winter the whales show up right off Cabo, and thousands of visitors head out on boats to see them. It's one of the best things to do here between December and April, and you don't need to go far. The whales are often a short ride from the marina.
They travel down from colder feeding grounds in the north to mate and have their calves in the calm, warm water around the Baja peninsula. That means you can see mothers with young calves, which tend to stay near the surface.
Humpbacks are the regulars. They breach, slap their tails and pectoral fins, and the males sing long, eerie songs during the season (some boats carry a hydrophone so you can hear them). You may also spot a gray whale now and then. Grays are known for being curious and sometimes come right up to boats.
A few practical notes: morning trips usually have calmer water. Bring a light jacket, since it's windier on the water than on the beach. If you're prone to seasickness, take something before you go, not once you're out there.
