10 Best Whale Watching Tours in Cabo San Lucas

Whales are the largest and arguably the most beautiful creatures in the sea. And the Cabo San Lucas area is a prime spot to see them.

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So what are the best whale watching tours in Cabo San Lucas? Read on, and we’ll go into it all!

Zodiac tour (Cabo Expeditions)

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Small boat tour (Cabo Trek)

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Breakfast cruise (Wild Cabo)

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Pirate-themed cruise (Wild Cabo)

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Educational tours (Whale Watch Cabo)

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Big boat lunch tour (Sunrider tours)

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