Along with the humpback, you can spot a variety of whales in cabo, including blue whales, gray whales, and orca whales. As we are all well aware by now, we are living in unprecedented times. The cabo san lucas whale watching season officially begins december 15th every year. 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 sharks do not always stay in one position. 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. The winter months are prime time to enjoy whale watching in cabo. During the season, you can take a whale watching tour to complement your vacations. During the cabo whale watching season, you can see different species of whale up close, in their element.
Weve seen them from santa maria beach after snorkeling there. Blue whale calves enter the world already ranking among the planets largest creatures. Whale season in cabo is here at the cape residences. The first official day of the season is december 15. Hosted by our staff of bilingual marine biologists our. 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. 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. Join us and witness the best whale watching san jose del cabo has ever seen, with record numbers of whales and interactions. For insider tips and our top tours that visit these majestic creatures, see below. Door to door whale watching adventure, free shopping time, tequila tasting and arch exploration included. As the season 201819 is around the corner we at cabo trek are. Whale watching is mostly a recreational activity cf. To have an excellent chance of seeing whales, visit baja between the end of.
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. Large cetaceans, such as gray whales and humpback whales, migrate thousands of miles every year from the frigid northern pacific waters. Unlike the humpback whales, the majority of gray whale mating. Nobody else gets you this close, or can offer you this type of whale watching experience. Whale watching tours cabo cabo luxury villas and activities.
The migration brings humpback whales back into the cabo san lucas area beginning in the middle of november. 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. Our winter whale season has finally arrived, and we are so excited to share even more of these absolutely magical experiences with you. Whale watching season in cabo ranges from early december to midapril, with the season peaking from late december to late january. Each are migratory, escaping up north to alaska and british columbia for the summer, and wintering further south, including cabo san lucas. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. 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. 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.
Many tour companies offer whale watching excursions during the high season december april. Whale sharks are slowmoving, filterfeeding carpet sharks found in tropical and warmtemperate seas. Everything happens at breakneck speed in the 21st century and phenomena can become global in a matter of hours. Hotel rates begin to climb as the area prepares for its peak season. Whale watching cabo best time whale watch cabo tours. Whale watching in cabo san lucas perfect conditions during. 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.
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. The other, less common species you can see during the cabo whale watching season is the gray whale. We focus on educational tours led by marine biologists and naturalist. Cabo san lucas is a fabulous destination on mexicos pacific coast, famous for its impressive combination of mountains, desert, and ocean. Cabo trek had been in the water for 95% of this time, with 3. 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. Whale watching season starts from the 15th of december and ends on the 15th of april. It gorges on nothing but mothers milk and gains about 200 pounds 91 kilograms every day for its first year. Generally, the cabo whale watching season runs from december to april, but this year weve seen them arrive earlier. Feast on our mexican taco buffet along with our homemade salsas. Leaving out of san jose del cabo gives you unique advantages, and whale watching with seasoned professionals at saltycabo, even more so. 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. Some tour companies will even take you up to bahia magdalena where there are higher concentrations of whales. Whales are our passion, and we love to share these moments with you.
If you like to fish, look to come in the late summer or fall. Our big, beautiful friends are beginning their migration north to the warmer waters of the pacific to. Generally, the cabo whale watching season runs from december to april. Nov 27, 2017 here we are again to announce the beginning of another whale watching season in cabo san lucas. Swim with whale sharks in cabo and see them upclose cabo. Each are migratory, escaping up north to alaska and british. But it is not only whales and white sharks that leave hardcore eco tourists and casual holiday makers alike stunned and giddy. To have an excellent chance of seeing whales, visit baja between the end of december and. These whales generally arrive later on, in early january. Whale season in cabo san lucas is from december through march.
One of the most exciting activities to do in cabo is whale watching. But to see whales up close and learn more about whale behavior, youll want to take a whale watching tour. Baja whale watching expeditions gentle giants expedition. The whale are already in the region and the countdown has begun. As a bahamas veteran, i can say only the best about this experience. Make sure you take a tour with a registered provider.
The whale watching season officially starts on 15thdecember and ends on 15thapril. Whale watching season in cabo premium vacations online. Dance to todays top hits or latin inspired rhythms aboard cabo mar. Away from the boat crowds, we will take the time to observe the natural behaviors of these mammals, at the same time enjoying the. 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. Charter a luxury yacht to enjoy whale watching season in cabo. 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. 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. Though whale watching in baja is a yearround activity, the winter months are the height of whale season. The whale shark is a popular focal species in the marine tourism industry. This season marks the 5th year of operations for us here in cabo san lucas. A breach, a slap, a fluke of its tail and a song that boasts an uninterrupted 22 hours at the record breaking level.
There is no official whale watching season in cabo san lucas like there is in other towns, like puerto vallarta. Whale shark season officially begins in octoberbook today. In the mexican pacific, whale watching season runs from midnovember to midapril each year. 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. Semarnat, the secretariat of the environment and natural resources for mexico, has established the cabo whale watching season 2020 as december 15 to. The waters around bcs, especially in loreto, can attract up to as many as 5000 grey whales per season. Whales can be seen all around the middle peninsula of baja california sur. Typically arriving in early january the adult gray whales we see are often in small groups and seen in cabo until late march. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas 2020 all you need to. Cabo trek had been in the water for 95% of this time, with 3 trips mostly every single day. This is a premiumpriced place, and overall it was very positive.
Perhaps one of the most exciting things is the official dates for this seasons whale watching. Usually sailing or catamaran tours, they often include food, drinks and other activities. Its possible to see whales from the shore usually humpback whales spouting and jumping. The whale watching season officially starts on 15thdecember and ends on 15th april.
After about a year inside its mothers womb, a baby blue whale emerges weighing up to 3 tons 2. But perhaps the highlight is whale watching season. Gray whales are the species most often seen in cabo san lucas as they migrate along the baja coast. The whale watching season officially starts on 15 th december and ends on 15 th april. Ready for the best whale watching tours in cabo san lucas. 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. Whale watching tours have seen an increased interest for a reason. The official whale watching season begins on dec 15 through to april 30. Here we are again to announce the beginning of another whale watching season in cabo san lucas. Enjoy our unlimited premium bar, as you see an unforgettable cabo sunset. Whale watching season in cabo garza blanca residence club. The most prominent species you can see in cabo are humpback and gray whales. 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.
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. 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. A study prepared for international fund for animal welfare in 2009 estimated that million people went whale watching globally in 2008. As we begin to approach high season in cabo all sorts of interesting things start happening. Whale watch cabo is the only dedicated whale watching company based in cabo san lucas, mexico. 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. If you choose to go on a tour early morning, youll find the sea typically calmer, with less wind and waves. 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. The area where the whale sharks are most likely to be, is only 15 30 minutes away by boat depending on sea conditions. Whale watch cabo offers several types of whale watching tours beginning late november through april each year. Along with the humpback, you can spot a variety of whales in the sea of cortez, including blue whales, gray whales, and orca whales. 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 in cabo the blue whale itravel cabo. Whale watching cabo san lucas season whale watch cabo tours.
Cabo trek your best option for whale watching in cabo san lucas. The 5 best whale watching tours in cabo san lucas 2020. Their migration path takes them on a 5,000plus mile long journey from the bering, chukchi and beaufort seas to the sea of cortez. Hosted by our staff of bilingual marine biologists our tour boats are fast, comfortable and covered from the sun. It includes everything that everyone should do here. I have been to the bahamas many times, but ocean riders whale watching tour is one of my favorite trips.
The guides are marine biologists who will be there to enhance the whale watching experience by adding an incredible amount of information and fun. 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 cabo san lucas whale watching season between december 15 and april 15 whale watch cabo offers 2. Thanks to its privileged location on popular cetacean migratory routes, it is a perfect place to go whale watching. 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. 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 season 2019 begins on the 15th of december, and ends on the 15th of april. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Home saltycabo excursions san jose del cabo mexico. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas 2020 all you need to know.
Article by katia silva, marine biologist and guide at cabo trek. 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. The smallest tour group sizes in cabo at a maximum of 12 adult guests per boat. As i scanned the horizon to see where they were off to, i saw not one, not two, but three whales tales. In the mexican pacific, whale watching season runs from mid. They are perhaps the most famous whale species for breaching, which is on full display near cabo. We offer small group and affordable private tours, all 2. 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.
Pacific hurricane season runs from midmay to november. 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. The other species that migrates into cabo san lucas is the gray whale. Sep 21, 2018 one of the most exciting activities to do in cabo is whale watching. 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. Our whale watching tours in cabo san lucas get you up close and personal with the gray whales of the baja. Since late april this year, we have spotted the humpback whales of the coast of mooloolaba.
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