Every year from December and April, thousands of whales travel from the Arctic Ocean to the warm waters of San Cabo in Mexico to mate with and give birth. This is the best time for whale watching in Cabo San Lucas.  

Although, the chances will depend on your luck, as you might not get to take a picture of the mighty whales. But if you opt for a tour, the chances are ninety to ninety-five percent that you will see whales and take lots of pictures. Let’s know more about the whale watching tour in Cabo San Lucas. 

Types of whales in San Cabo Lucas

Cabo is located at the top of the Mexico Baja Peninsula. This place is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The water that covers the shores of Cabo becomes the home for Whales from December to April months. 

You will get to see whales such as Fin whales, Minke Whales, Sperm Whales, Orca or Killer Whales, Blue Whales, Pilot Whales, and many more. The two specific types that usually migrate in the Cabo San Lucas sea are the humpback and the gray whales. You will mainly get to see the humpbacks on the whale watching tour in Cabo San Lucas. These whales are most active and it’s rewarding to watch them in action. The final migration of whales from Alaska to Mexico is the longest journey for a mammal in the animal world. The journey is 12,500 miles and a return to the Alaskan sea. It’s also estimated that ten percent of humpback whales are born in Mexico. 

The whale watching season in Cabo

If you want to watch whales in action then, the best time is to visit San Cabo in the winter months. The official time for this is from the middle of December to the middle of April. The peak time for whale watching tours in cabo san lucas is from December to the end of January. If you reach Cabo in February, you will see the baby whales. For the visit to the big whales, you need to come back from the end of March to April. This is the time when the whales return to Alaska. But still, you will get to see a lot of Whales. 

Best time to see whales in Cabo San Lucas

Whale watching tours are mostly provided three times a day. You can choose the late afternoon, mid-day and the early morning. Which is the best time to visit? It will depend on your mood and the availability of the tours. However, booking the early morning is the best yacht Cabo san Lucas. This time the sea and the wind stay calm, and you can have a comfortable boat ride. 

But many people have informed that they got to see the whales best in the late afternoon. This is because the Whales become playful at that time with more waves and wind. If you choose this time, you will get a less crowded boat and you can take more pictures of the whales. 

Conclusion

You can always watch the whales from the shore, but if you want to see them from proximity, you must book the best whale watching tour in Cabo san Lucas. These animals are magnificent creatures, and you will be very lucky if you get a close shot of them. So, wait no more visit to San Cabo this winter. 

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