$265.00
/person
Jan 25th-Mar 15th
Blue and Grey Whale Watching
One day Blue Whales on the Sea of Cortez, Another day Grey Whale watching. The perfect way to see the best that Baja has to offer.
Blue Whale Tours, Loreto Sea of Cortez
BLUE WHALE WATCHING TOUR
Observe the magnificent Blue Whale on the Sea of Cortez from Loreto B.C.S.
Blue Whale Watching Tours in the Loreto National Marine Park
Whale watching tours from Loreto is a world class experience. Calm (hopefully) seas, small intimate boats, and all around the sound of these giants breathing. Every Spring the Loreto National Marine Park is host to Blue Whales, the largest creatures on earth. We also see Fin Whales, Humpbacks, dolphins, mantas and other wildlife on this tour. We provide our tours on traditional Mexican pangas with new motors, radios, shade and dry storage. Boats hold anywhere from 6 to 14 folks.
Look Before You Book!
Please be aware the best time to see the whales starts around the second week of February and ends around the 15th of March. If you are booking very early in the season or late, it is not assured that you will see Blue Whales.
Also please give yourself at least a couple days in Loreto so you can go out on the best weather day.
If you are coming by cruise ship we can leave from the Loreto Marina and meet you there. Please contact us for details
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Safety First
All of our boats are fully permitted to operate in Mexican waters as well as the National Marine Park. Every year for the last 11 years we have aquired our Whale Watching Permits from CONAP. Each boat is equip with: life jackets, radios, emergency beacons, New 4 stroke motors, professional captain.
Wildlife Viewing
Along with seeing the largest creatures on earth, we also may see Fin Whales, Humpbacks, dolphins, mantas and other wildlife on this tour.
Picnic Lunch
No "box lunch" here! Freshly prepared Mexican specialties (ex: Burritos, Empenadas, or Tamales), fresh veggies, fruit, cheese, and corn tortillas for the gluten free. Vegetarians Welcome.
Logistics
In order to cut down on travel time by boat, to get folks with the whales sooner, and reduce the cost of a tour, we are now meeting South of Loreto at Puerto Esconodido. We have two options for this tour. 1. Is to meet us in Loreto to be transported down South, 2. Meet us by rental car at our launch location, 3. Beach pick up if you are staying at Villas del Palmar.
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Trip Itinerary
Tours begin early to take advantage of low light angles (easier to see spouts) and smooth water. We can adjust start times but earlier is better. If you are coming by rental car we can meet you at Puerto Escondido, If you require a ride, no worries we meet here in Loreto to head South to our launch site.
7:00 AM Meet in Loreto
If you do not have a rental car and would like a ride down to our launching area, we meet at 7am at our office to travel down South (don’t worry! The ride back provided as well).
7:30 AM -Meet at Puerto Escondido
If you have a rental car, we meet you at Puerto Escondido. We can provide directions for the meeting point.
7:30-8:00 AM- Travel to observation area
Travel to area where the whales have settled for the season. We’ll also be looking for dolphins, birds, and turtles along the way.
8:00-12:30 PM- Whale Watching
Observing dolphins, Fin Whales, Mantas, Humpback Whales and Blues.
1 PM- Lunch
IF we are near a beach on any of the islands on route to the whales, we can stop here for lunch and exploration. This is not required. If folks would like the entirety of their trip dedicated to whale watching, of course we can do so.
1:30 pm
Head back when folks would like to leave. (P.S. If you do stay for an extended time please don’t forget to tip the catptain extra.
Be Sure To Bring
Hat, sunglasses, camera, batteries, sunscreen and layers. Mornings start cool, but afternoons warm up.
Pre Season or Late Season Bookings.
If you will be in Loreto in the weeks before or after our booking program gives you the option to book, please be in touch with us to see what the status of the whale might be. Every year is different.
"I really appreciate how repsectful your captains were while showing us the whales. They too love these amazing creatures and you can tell that they didn't want to disturb them"
Frank
Boulder City, CO
A WORD ON DRONES AND WHALE WATCHING
It is AMAZING the footage a drone can take of whales. Scientist have gained so much information (see “snot bot” video here) and without molesting these beautiful creatures. Who they do bother is folks on other boats who have come from all over the world to witness these amazing creatures. If you have a drone you MUST advise us ahead of time. We are happy to find a solo whale with no observers so as not to bother other whale watchers. We are NOT permitted to fly drones within the Marine Park. Thanks in advance for your understanding.
"This is why I come back each year. The peacefulness, the scenery and the whales. Just magical"
Lynn
Calgary, Canada
Related Tours
Check out the additional services and tours that we offer. We have discounts for folks who do multiple days of activities with us as well as group rates.
"Our family looks forward to our annual adventures. Thank you so much for taking such good care of us! Until next year amigos! "
Cynthia B.
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