During the month of november we observed 6 different species of cetaceans. Cabo whale watching report december 2016 whale watch cabo. Whale watching, cabo san lucas, mexico jan 1, 2016 youtube. Small group and private boat, marine biologist led. The next time you visit cabo san lucas, dont miss the opportunity to take one of the most popular tours in the region. Often called the the gentle giants of the sea, whale sharks have been swimming the sea of cortes for thousands of years. 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. The speed and size of the blue whale helps it cruise the hundreds of miles between patches of food.
Cabo san lucas location at the tip of the baja peninsula makes it ideally placed for whale watching. Our professional and dedicated team is safetydriven and committed to the conservation of the environment and nature. Then, we hoist the sails for whale watching till after sunset. Whale watching tours based in cabo san lucas, mexico. My mom and i whale watching in cabo san lucas, january 22nd 2016.
In the winter, pods of whales can be observed in the area. 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. Whale watching in cabo san lucas is a unique experience. So, if you are planning a trip with whale watching in mind here are some dates for your diary.
Natural beauty abounds in cabo, from the arch of cabo to santa maria beach. Humpback whales are generally curious about objects in their environment. Young humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae feeding in. Come sail cabo san lucas and its coastal waters on a beautiful 52 foot beneteau cruising sailboat. 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. Day sail cabo home whale watching, sailboat cruise. Download scientific diagram the brazilian coast and the usual occurrence range of humpback whales in the area, from cabo frio to natal. On this whalewatching tour from cabo san lucas, watch humpbacks, gray whales, and other whale species on their yearly journey. Cabo whale watching report december 2016 whale watch. The best time for whale watching in cabo san lucas, is from mid january to the mid march. You can also experience the beauty of cabo in its wildlife, the grandest of which is the whale. Whale watching in cabo season 2015 2016 cabotrek promo. Every winter, migrating humpback whales make their way down the pacific coast of north america to the warm waters of the sea of cortez. Best of whale watching, monterey california as of 7.
The new whale shark watching season in baja california sur kicked off on the first of july. Fill out our inquiry form below and a pezgato representative will reach out to you shortly. Welcome to the whale watch cabo trip report for november 2016. Recent molecular genetic analysis of cabo verdean humpback whales suggests they are genetically discrete and not part of a. As we are all well aware by now, we are living in unprecedented times. Private whale watching tours cabo sails cabo sailing tours.
Thanks to jose and belem from cabo expeditions for an amazing time out my mom and i whale watching in cabo san lucas, january. Whale watching season in cabo san lucas starts the 15th of december and ends the 15th of april of each. Both cruises departs cabo san lucas, igy marina toward the main points of interest in cabo san lucas bay. 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. Cabo sails offers private cabo ecowhale watching tours middecember through march in a fun and respectable environment. Enjoy the wind, dolphins, seals and even whales, while being chased by the wind. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas all you need to know. Sighting histories of humpback whales identified in both the cape verde.
The brazilian coast and the usual occurrence range of humpback. November 2016 whale watch cabo report whale watch cabo tours. Cabo san lucass only dedicated whale watching company. Humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae are cosmopolitan and highly migratory animals that rarely. In comparison, humans can only swim up to four or five miles per hour. Small group and private boat whale watching tours in cabo san lucas, baja, mexico led by marine biolog. 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.
Along the way, the whale is sustained by its substantial fat stores, called blubber. Whale watch cabo offers several types of whale watching tours beginning late november through april each year. Make cabo san lucas your whale watching holiday spot. 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. 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. Its new year in cabo and another generation of humpback whales are about to be born here in the sea of cortez. 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. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas 2020 all you need to. They are often confused for being a whale because of their name killer whale, but orcas are actually dolphins. Whale watching in cabo with cabo trek, feel the difference.
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 slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. We collect data on the whale and dolphin species that reside throughout the year in the seas around cabo san lucas bottlenose dolphins. Whale watch cabo video diary december 18, 2016 youtube. This tournament takes place every year in the month of october. Everything happens at breakneck speed in the 21st century and phenomena can become global in a matter of hours. The social life of orcas article by katia silva, marine biologist and guide at cabo trek orca is a marine mammal. Whale watch cabo has been running these tours for several years now to great success. We offer small group and affordable private tours, all 2. A canadian visitor died yesterday after a gray whale struck a tour boat off the coast of cabo san lucas in baja california sur. Watch the whales playing, blowing air and splashing around. The winter months are an incredible time to view these majestic creatures up close. Whale watching in cabo arial breach cabo trek season 2016.
Here, youll be able to have a great time and relax, as well as enjoying fabulous works of art celebrating the. Cabo expeditions whale concert cabo expeditions, cabo. 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. 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. 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. All across the bay of cabo san lucas one can see various licensed vessels who offer tourists the specialized service of whale watching. 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 western south atlantic humpback whale population breeds off the brazilian coast.
Daily charters available mornings, afternoons, and sunsets. After our tour, youll receive an email with a dropbox link from which you can download all the photos for free. Here, they mate and give birth to the next generation. 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. 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. But despite their immense size, they have docile natures. We went whale watching on our last full day in cabo and definitely picked the correct company to go out with. Cabo san lucas has a special affinity for seafood, but restaurants featuring european and north american cuisines also attract travelers. From december to april, whales migrate from alaskas cold bering sea to the warm waters of baja to feed, play, and mate. Dining is generally expensive, but you can find cheaper. We are the only sailing company in cabo who has lifeline netting all around the decks of our sailboats and catamaran for your safety.
During this time, humpback whales and gray whales can get really close to the bay of cabo san lucas and its coastline. If youre in cabo san lucas and looking for exciting cabo expeditions, our whale watching tour is the right choice for you. The gray whale may be the most prevalent species of whale to visit the waters near cabo san lucas during the winter. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. And fortunately in mexico, specifically on the baja california peninsula, warm and proper temperature that they need, lies. 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. We focus on small group, educational and noninvasive whale watching tours led by a bilingual marine biologist, who will be your guide and photographer. Availability and online booking for whale watch cabo, cabo san lucas, mexico. 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. 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. As the worlds largest fish they can reach lengths of up to 12 metres. Guerrero negro, mexico grey whale watching march 2016 duration.
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