The second site, are the islands and protected areas of the gulf of california, including the bay of cabo san lucas, where whales congregate in amazing numbers during the winter months. The next time you visit cabo san lucas, dont miss the opportunity to take one of the most popular tours in the region. 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 whale watching cabo san lucas. This is a short 2,5 hour whale watching tour, so there is not really much you need taking in consideration that cabo san lucas has pretty nice temperatures in this time of the year. The tour includes snacks and all beverages beer, tequila, vodka, rum, mixers, sodas, juices and bottled water.
Nov 21, 2017 its about a 75minute drive from the san jose del cabo airport, and a 45minute drive from cabo san lucas. Small group and private boat, marine biologist led whale. Whale watching season in cabo ranges from early december to midapril, with the season peaking from late december to late january. This is the iconic whale to see in the waters around cabo san lucas. Well, between your nights on the town and days on the beach, you can hop on one of several tours with whale watching cabo. Observe mothers with their calves as our crew helps you identify the california grey and humpback whales and their behaviors. Whale watching tours have seen an increased interest for a reason. Cabo san lucas weather and climate cabo san lucas tours. Swim with whale sharks in cabo and see them upclose cabo. Along with the humpback, you can spot a variety of whales in the sea of cortez, including blue whales, gray whales, and orca whales. The second site, are the islands and protected areas of the gulf of california, including the bay of cabo san lucas, where whales congregate in.
Whats on in cabo in november weather the month of november is characterized by falling daily high temperatures, with daily highs decreasing from 32c to 28c over the course of the month, exceeding 35c or dropping below 25c only one day in ten. Because most scuba divers are restricted to a certain time for their vacation, this article intends to introduce a few options for your whale shark adventures. Dec 12, 2015 whale watching in cabo with cabo trek, feel the difference. As quintana roos sleepy northernmost island, it is the antithesis of crazy cancun, which is 150km to the south. Occurrence and habitat use of brydes whales balaenoptera edeni. Cabo san lucas is a mexican coastal town on the southern tip of the baja california sur peninsula. Cabo jazz escape, december 2,3 and 4 each december, cabo san lucas hosts a starstudded threeday jazz festival, held at various venues. They were also much closer to the shore last year than in november other years. You can download general humpback whale information on this page kindly. Whale watch cabo is cabo san lucass 1st dedicated whale watching company and the 1st multiple award winning whale watching tour company in cabo. The destination attracts nature lovers and surfers throughout the year. It all depends on what type of fish youre looking to catch or whether you are looking to participate in a tournament.
A short film of 2 humpback whales from this mornings 8am whale watching tour we saw 4 humpback whales and a small pod of bottlenose dolphins. Dec 15, 2015 caborey has been offering cruises for whale watching in san jose del cabo and cabo san lucas for over fifty years. When a whale jumps it is called a breach and it is possibly the most impressive sight that you could witness. Cabo is one of the most beautiful and soughtafter tropical destinations in the world during winter. Whale watching in cabo with cabo trek, feel the difference. Isla holbox is a 25minute boat ride from the mainland. Cabo san lucas events calender, outdoor activities, night. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. So we also see many whales migrating south in november and. If youre into whale watching, plan to visit between middecember and midapril. The best time for diving is between october and november, when it enjoys the. Season starts the 15th of december and ends the 15th of april for whale watching in cabo san lucas.
If not, any recommendations on the best way to experience this. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv. 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. The social life of orcas article by katia silva, marine biologist and guide at cabo trek orca is a marine mammal. November is often and excellent month for seeing these magnificent animals. Here are some important things you need to know about cabo in november. If you are fortunate to be visiting cabo san lucas in the months of november through march, its likely that at some point during your stay youll be treated to the sight of schools of gray whales passing close off shore.
Nevertheless if you are booking an early morning tour, 08. Whale watching in cabo san lucas is a unique experience. Whale watching in cabo season 2015 2016 cabotrek promo youtube. Whale watching in early november cabo san lucas forum. Each and every year thousands of humpback whale migrate all the way from alaska to give birth to their calves and reproduce in the warm waters of mexico and central america. May 07, 2020 cabo san lucas whale watching every winter, like the north america tourists who flock to cabo san lucas to escape the cold, the gray whales also migrate to the region off the coast of the southern baja peninsula to court, breed, spawn and nurse in warm waters. Humpback whales transiting through cabo san lucas from mid november until. Whale watch cabo cabo whale trek scuba diving in cabo. Sail with pez gato as we observe cabo s gentle giants during their annual migration. Each december, cabo san lucas hosts a starstudded threeday jazz festival, held at various venues throughout town and on sunset beach. Brydes whales were present in the study area between november and july, being.
Head down to mexico for cabo whale watching in winter months. 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. We usually see at least 1 whale during our stay we stay on the pacific side but i have no clue what kind it is. During the month of november we observed 6 different species of cetaceans.
Some whales begin to arrive as early as the month of november, but the tours refrain from starting until december in order not to frighten. Whale watch cabo has been running these tours for several years now to great success. All you need to know about whale watching in mexico. Cabo san lucas whale watching trips november 2015 the month of november is always very exciting for whale watching trips here in cabo san lucas. Gladden spit in belize is another of the best places to dive with whale sharks. 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. We are often asked about how often we see whales on our tours last year, from december 15 to april 15th, on 100% of our tours.
Every trip to cabo san lucas is not complete without enjoying a day on the ocean with the migrating whales. Whale watching season in cabo san lucas starts the 15th of december and ends the 15th of april of each. Cabo san lucas tourism cabo san lucas hotels cabo san lucas bed and breakfast. Whale watching in cabo season 2015 2016 cabotrek promo.
Guaranteed whales with the most thrilling, environmentally responsible, sustainable, professional, comfortable, and educational whale watching tour company in cabo san lucas. Cabo san lucas events calender, outdoor activities, night clubs. Whale watch cabo video diary december 18, 2016 youtube. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. We offer small group and affordable private tours, all 2. By joining us for one of our research trips participants get the opportunity to. Once a sleepy fishing hamlet, cabo san lucas is now a tourism hotspot, known. See the weather forecast for cabo san lucas, along with water temperatures, record temperatures, and average rainfall, among. Therefore, whale season in cabo begins in december and continues until the end of march. The oldest of the last three remaining coral reefs of the western coast of north america can be found at the cabo pulmo marine park. They spend their summers up north alaska, british columbia, washington state and their winters down south, which includes cabo san lucas. Last year we also got to participate in a turtle release at playa grande during thanksgiving week. The tlaloc is 30 feet long and has a capacity for 10 passenger.
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. We hope you will join whale watch cabo for the coming 201516 cabo san lucas whale watching season. Last time there in november we say many grey whales while on charters, and yes they were. Mount solmar, together with waterbased activities like whale watching, snorkelling, and surfing. And not just for us humans that crave warm water and sun, female humpback whales spend november to april in the gorgeous waters off the tip of the baja california peninsula. In 2008 there was a whale playing in the bay right next to a cruise ship and it was only the second week in november. 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. The other species that migrates into cabo san lucas is the gray whale. Does anyone know if this is too early to see the migrating whales. 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. They are often confused for being a whale because of their name killer whale, but orcas are actually dolphins. The 15 best things to do in cabo san lucas 2020 with.
With about 26,000 acres 10,510 ha and 22 miles of coastline 36 km, gladden spit and silk cayes are part of a protected marine area gsscmr in belize. From the middle of november to february occasionally also in march and april, you can. Whale watching cabo san lucas season whale watch cabo tours. The great thing about whale watching in cabo is that there is a huge number of the animals in the area in the season so that you have lots of opportunities to observe their natural behaviors. Unlike the humpback whales, the majority of gray whale mating. We are the only sailing company in cabo who has lifeline netting all around the decks of our sailboats and catamaran for your safety. The humpback is a prime example of a baleen whale, adults can range from 4050 ft in length and weigh between 30 and 50 tons. Download 285 cabo whale stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Their trilevel 144foot long catamaran allows plenty of viewing opportunities and space to take great photographs of the whales as they lift themselves out of the water and crash back down. We focus on small group, educational and noninvasive whale watching tours led by a bilingual marine biologist, who will be your guide and photographer. A breach, a slap, a fluke of its tail and a song that boasts an uninterrupted 22 hours at the record breaking level. A hilarious celebration of lifelong female friendship duration. Our whale shark encounter tour here at cabo adventures gives you the opportunity to do just that.
Sail with pez gato as we observe cabos gentle giants during their annual migration. Whale watching cabo san lucas is not the same as you may encounter elsewhere. The 4th annual big bay whale days and whale festival on january 26, 20 offers family fun and entertainment along san diego bays downtown waterfront embarcadero. If you want to know what it feels like when you see a 20 tons massive whale breaching out of the water, you. Get a 2x1 on cabo expedition whale watching and more discounts in activities and things to do in cabo san lucas and san jose del cabo. Join us to meet the amazing whales and dolphins in. Humpback whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Cabo san lucas whale watching trips november 2015 whale.
This fusion of warm ocean currents, rich in biodiversity, supports an amazing variety of whale. Naturalist guides lead you on an adventure in search of the gray whale as it navigates the waters from alaska to. Humpback whales migrate through the cabo san lucas area from november through april. There are many destinations around the world to swim and dive with whale sharks, so we wanted to provide you with a handy guide with the best places for every month of the year. Whale watching tours based in cabo san lucas, mexico. The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. Our tours are 2 hours long, after leaving the dock our first stop will be at the famous arch of cabo san lucas where we also can have a look at the local sea lion. Not bad considering that the official whale watching season begins december 15th. The festival kicks off on thursday with free concerts at the puerto paraiso entertainment plaza located near the marina. Whale watching also called whale washing if you are approached by a vender with particularly broken english is a regulated activity. Whale watch cabo offers several cabo san lucas whale watching tour options. Cabo sails offers private cabo eco whale watching tours middecember through march in a fun and respectable environment. Whale watching cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Throughout the month of january, guests can also celebrate with whale of a deal packages that provide discounts and coupons for whale watching excursions, restaurants and museums.
October and november are also nice months for a vacation, but youll need to begin your hotel search early if you want to save money. Whale watching cabo best time whale watch cabo tours. We went whale watching in monterey bay in september and saw some spectacular sights. Welcome to the whale watch cabo trip report for november 2016. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. Whale watch cabo offers several types of whale watching tours beginning late november through april each year. Cabo whale stock photos download 285 royalty free photos. May 19, 2017 cabo and puerto vallarta are two beach cities in mexico that are extremely popular amongst u.
You might get lucky, but i wouldnt count on seeing any during your midnov. So, if you are planning a trip with whale watching in mind here are some dates for your diary. Cabos location at the tip of the baja peninsula provides a unique opportunity for both watching and studying humpback whales. Only twenty minutes apart, these sister towns are a study in contrasts and entice travelers for different reasons. The state government said friday it will begin charging the tax starting this saturday, nov. Mexico the best tips for whale watching in mexico whaletrips. We are in cabo every year week 46 midtolate november and have seen whales each year. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in cabo san lucas, mexico on tripadvisor.
Cabo san lucascabo, at the tip of california, flanked by the gulf of california and the pacific ocean, has great beaches, museums, art galleries, sailing, snorkeling and hi. This season marks the 5th year of operations for us here in cabo san lucas. 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. Humpback whales can be seen throughout the whale watching season here in cabo, in all varieties. The annual migration which takes place between november and march, at 6000 miles the longest migration of any mammal, is a wildlife spectacle on the same scale as the wildebeest migration of the serengeti.
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