December 2016 was an amazing month with sighting reports of 3 species of baleen whales. We focus on small group, educational and noninvasive whale watching tours led by a bilingual marine biologist, who will be your guide and photographer. Everything happens at breakneck speed in the 21st century and phenomena can become global in a matter of hours. Day sail cabo home whale watching, sailboat cruise. The next time you visit cabo san lucas, dont miss the opportunity to take one of the most popular tours in the region. Both cruises departs cabo san lucas, igy marina toward the main points of interest in cabo san lucas bay. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. All across the bay of cabo san lucas one can see various licensed vessels who offer tourists the specialized service of whale watching. Each year the greatest creatures of the earth swim from the bering sea in alaska to south of the american continent in search of warm waters where they can procreate. The new whale shark watching season in baja california sur kicked off on the first of july. Best of whale watching, monterey california as of 7.
Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. Jennifer carren, 35, died after the whale surfaced in front of a. Whale watch cabo has been running these tours for several years now to great success. Every winter, migrating humpback whales make their way down the pacific coast of north america to the warm waters of the sea of cortez. My mom and i whale watching in cabo san lucas, january 22nd 2016. Cabo san lucas or simply cabo, is a resort city at the southern tip of the baja california.
Not bad considering that the official whale watching season begins december 15th. Cabo trek your best option for whale watching in cabo san lucas. Here, they mate and give birth to the next generation. Enjoy the wind, dolphins, seals and even whales, while being chased by the wind. Cabo expeditions is the pioneer in the whale watching business so find out why baja is the whale watching destination in mexico by joining our intimate whale watching tour.
In most cases, this involves either downloading and manually installing the default driver, or a driver that has been modified by using the utility found with an200, here. Whale watch cabo cabo whale watching cabo san lucas. And fortunately in mexico, specifically on the baja california peninsula, warm and proper temperature that they need, lies. Private whale watching tours cabo sails cabo sailing tours. Daily charters available mornings, afternoons, and sunsets. The humpback whale, the blue whale, the sperm whale, the brydes whale, the sei whale, the fin whale, and the orca known as the killer whale may. 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. They are often confused for being a whale because of their name killer whale, but orcas are actually dolphins. Humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae are cosmopolitan and highly migratory animals that rarely. The brazilian coast and the usual occurrence range of humpback.
We collect data on the whale and dolphin species that reside throughout the year in the seas around cabo san lucas bottlenose dolphins. As the worlds largest fish they can reach lengths of up to 12 metres. Cabo san lucas, mexico ap a 35yearold canadian woman died and two other tourists were injured when a surfacing whale crashed onto their boat, mexican authorities said thursday. The winter months are an incredible time to view these majestic creatures up close.
When attaching a cp210x device, it will be necessary to install drivers associated with the devices vidpid combination before the device will be properly recognized. Join us to meet the amazing whales and dolphins in. Humpback whales are the species around which the cabo san lucas whale watching season revolves, which is a wonderful situation as the humpback whales are often the most demonstrative of all the large whales. During this time, humpback whales and gray whales can get really close to the bay of cabo san lucas and its coastline. Whale watching, cabo san lucas, mexico jan 1, 2016 youtube. Download scientific diagram the brazilian coast and the usual occurrence range of humpback whales in the area, from cabo frio to natal.
Recent molecular genetic analysis of cabo verdean humpback whales suggests they are genetically discrete and not part of a. Whale watching in cabo arial breach cabo trek season 2016. The gray whale may be the most prevalent species of whale to visit the waters near cabo san lucas during the winter. The best time for whale watching in cabo san lucas, is from mid january to the mid march. As we are all well aware by now, we are living in unprecedented times. Cabo whale watching report december 2016 whale watch. Watch the whales playing, blowing air and splashing around. But despite their immense size, they have docile natures. Small group and private boat, marine biologist led. Thanks to jose and belem from cabo expeditions for an amazing time out my mom and i whale watching in cabo san lucas, january. The social life of orcas article by katia silva, marine biologist and guide at cabo trek orca is a marine mammal. Whale watching in cabo season 2015 2016 cabotrek promo. Guerrero negro, mexico grey whale watching march 2016 duration. Make cabo san lucas your whale watching holiday spot.
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. Availability and online booking for whale watch cabo, cabo san lucas, mexico. From december to april, whales migrate from alaskas cold bering sea to the warm waters of baja to feed, play, and mate. Small group and private boat whale watching tours in cabo san lucas, baja, mexico led by marine biolog. Here, youll be able to have a great time and relax, as well as enjoying fabulous works of art celebrating the. Cabo san lucass only dedicated whale watching company. From february 9 through february 11, conservation, art, and tourism blend into one at a fantastic festival in one of the countrys most important tourist destinations. 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.
So, if you are planning a trip with whale watching in mind here are some dates for your diary. Cabo san lucas has a special affinity for seafood, but restaurants featuring european and north american cuisines also attract travelers. The sea of cortez is a natural safe harbor for many species of cetaceans whales and dolphins including sperm whales, orcakiller whales, and at least three species of dolphins. Often called the the gentle giants of the sea, whale sharks have been swimming the sea of cortes for thousands of years. Then, we hoist the sails for whale watching till after sunset. Whale watch cabo video diary december 18, 2016 youtube. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas 2020 all you need to. We offer small group and affordable private tours, all 2. Come sail cabo san lucas and its coastal waters on a beautiful 52 foot beneteau cruising sailboat. Along the way, the whale is sustained by its substantial fat stores, called blubber. Sighting histories of humpback whales identified in both the cape verde. Whale watching in cabo san lucas is a unique experience.
Whale watching tours based in cabo san lucas, mexico. If youre in cabo san lucas and looking for exciting cabo expeditions, our whale watching tour is the right choice for you. We are the only sailing company in cabo who has lifeline netting all around the decks of our sailboats and catamaran for your safety. Natural beauty abounds in cabo, from the arch of cabo to santa maria beach. Young humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae feeding in. As the only dedicated whale watching company in cabo san lucas, whale watch cabo offers the most complete and sustainable whale watching tours in cabo. We went whale watching on our last full day in cabo and definitely picked the correct company to go out with. Dining is generally expensive, but you can find cheaper. Cabo expeditions whale concert cabo expeditions, cabo. During the month of november we observed 6 different species of cetaceans. November 2016 whale watch cabo report whale watch cabo tours. Cabo sails offers private cabo ecowhale watching tours middecember through march in a fun and respectable environment. You can also experience the beauty of cabo in its wildlife, the grandest of which is the whale.
After our tour, youll receive an email with a dropbox link from which you can download all the photos for free. The western south atlantic humpback whale population breeds off the brazilian coast. A canadian visitor died yesterday after a gray whale struck a tour boat off the coast of cabo san lucas in baja california sur. Its new year in cabo and another generation of humpback whales are about to be born here in the sea of cortez. In comparison, humans can only swim up to four or five miles per hour.
Whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist. Whale watch cabo offers several types of whale watching tours beginning late november through april each year. Whale watching in cabo with cabo trek, feel the difference. This tournament takes place every year in the month of october. Deep blue diving shop l diving sites l cabo whale watching l cabo fishing l cabo lux charters diving photo gallery l diving resort course l diving tours diving shop staff l diving shop contact l links l faq l site map. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas all you need to know.
Fill out our inquiry form below and a pezgato representative will reach out to you shortly. On this whalewatching tour from cabo san lucas, watch humpbacks, gray whales, and other whale species on their yearly journey. This fusion of warm ocean currents, rich in biodiversity, supports an amazing variety of whale species. I booked a whale shark expedition with cabo expeditions in october because i was going to go for 1 full day in january mlk weekend and wanted to be assured i wouldnt miss thisit was the entire purpose of the trip. 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. Whale watching tours have seen an increased interest for a reason. 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. The primary food source of the mammoth blue whale is tiny, shrimplike krill.
Whale watching season in cabo san lucas starts the 15th of december and ends the 15th of april of each. Welcome to the whale watch cabo trip report for november 2016. Whale watch cabo started out with one biologist janneke who saw that whale watching tours in cabo san lucas could be arranged to offer visitors a more sustainable, educational and responsible way to encounter whales. The speed and size of the blue whale helps it cruise the hundreds of miles between patches of food.
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