Hundreds of whales swim to the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez coastlines in Los Cabos every year. This whale-watching season (December 2022 – April 2023) promises to be a memorable one as the gentle giants of the ocean search the warm waters to feed, mate or give birth.
At Solmar Hotels & Resorts, whale aficionados can catch a peek of humpback whales, which can often be seen breaching and tail-slapping around the shores of Cabo.
Guests looking for a relaxing and luxurious whale-watching expedition have found their perfect match nestled in the acres of a private beach at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa and Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort, create magical experiences – below we’ve highlighted some of the best:
Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa:
- Luxury Whale Watching ($119 per person): Led by expert tour guides, visitors on the double-deck catamaran will become experts as they learn everything about Humpback Whales and their natural environment. Guests will also encounter the perfect photo opportunity in the famous Los Cabos Arch. Even though the whales are the main attraction, guests can also indulge in exquisite appetizers and drinks from the open bar on board. The catamaran is equipped with a hydrophone system to hear the whales “singing” in real-time while enjoying a breathtaking landscape.
- Sunrider Whale Watching ($98 per person): This two-and-a-half-hour expedition aboard the largest catamaran, which was built using green technology, in the Solmar Resorts collection is ideal for sustainable travelers. The Mexican buffet will surely be a hit during the afternoon sail with certified tour guides and unmatchable views. Often, mothers and baby whales will display fun acrobatic behavior such as beaching and tail slapping – creating an unforgettable sight.
- Whale Watching Photo Safari ($89 per person): For a more adventurous and intimate experience, guests can board smaller, specialized inflatable boats. Guests can witness the awe-inspiring enormity and grace of Humpbacks 40 – 50 feet long up-close in their natural environment. During these smaller expeditions, passengers will feel the rush of a closer look, often feeling the splash.
Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort:
- Luxury Whale Watching ($119 per person): Enjoy an all-inclusive experience on board the luxurious double-deck catamaran as it sets sail among Humpback Whales in their natural environment. Experience the beauty and grace of the majestic ocean dwellers as they “sing” the passengers past the famous Los Cabos Arch. The attentive crew will deliver exquisite appetizers and drinks from the open bar onboard as the whales and landscape consume your undivided attention.
- Whale Watching Mexican Buffet ($98 per person): Sail for 2.5 hours on the Sun Rider 100, the largest catamaran built using green technology. Enjoy both luxury and comfort as you search for the various types of whales and marine life located in Los Cabos guided by certified tour guides. As you take in the magnificent views and wildlife, the on-board chef will prepare a fresh Mexican buffet to go alongside the national open bar.
- Whale Watching Rapid Boat ($89 per person): Cruise along aboard a speedboat to get a closer, more intimate look at the Arch, Lover’s Beach, and the sea lion colony located on the Land’s End.