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MOST POPULAR CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO SHORE EXCURSIONS & TOURS

Whale Watching and Visit Whale Sanctuary

Catamaran Sailing

Sports Fishing

WHALE WATCHING ON A SAILING SHIP
CABO SAN LUCAS C. Hock 
The whale watching was excellent. The crew was entertaining and the lunch was good. The captain really knew what he was doing and found us a mother and her calf. It was truly the best part of our trip. I would recommend the trip to any of your customers. The boat was awesome, I just wished we could have stayed out longer. I would have paid more to have done so.
 
WHALE WATCHING...ABOARD A LUXURY BOAT...JANUARY THRU APRIL    
  This is the most comfortable way to get up-close with the whales. A lifetime of memories awaits you during the annual whale migration, when the whales pursue their instincts and travel to their breeding grounds. Cruise close enough to these magnificent mammals to sense their power and magnitude as they perform aerobatic leaps and plunge into crystal clear Cabo Bay. Sense a part of nature's miracle with this marine spectacle. Whale watching season starts in January and lasts until April.

This 3-hour trip is aboard a luxury 37-foot catamaran in perfect condition. You will be delighted as you board this boat, especially since you are in a marina full of boats of every size and condition. This is primo and the crew reflects the same feeling.

Spread out, make yourself at home for the next 3 hours as you are treated to this once-in-a lifetime spectacle in a first-class venue.

Light snacks and beverages on always on board for you to enjoy
    Departures (Local Island Time):  10:00 AM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $56.00 USD 
 
ATV...GUIDED COUNTRYSIDE RIDE IN CABO SAN LUCAS  
  Discover life in the desert as your naturalist guide leads you on an ATV safari. This guided tour will take you into the desert and 2,000 feet up into the mountains, through pristine canyons and sand arroyos. You will see the natural springs surrounded by unique flora and fauna.

It is quite an interesting tour and extremely well-run. The trails will safely take you over a variety of land configurations in a small group format. The cactus desert is exquisite and I can testify to the knowledge of the guides.

Particularly interesting is how the look of the area changes during different seasons. You will see these "arroyos" regardless of the time of year, but these deep gullies will be either dry gultches or cut with intermittent streams. It will just depend on whether or not your visit occurs near the rainy season. It is fascinating to see how different locations handle natural events.

As we drove our machines through this fascinating trail, I spotted a jack rabbit sprinting by. During a short stop, I noticed some of the staff lingering around a straggly tree and, when I approached them, they handed me a small fruit that they consider a delicacy, particularly due to its short season. Unfortunately, I missed the name but found it delicious.

CUSTOMER REVIEW ATV...GUIDED COUNTRYSIDE RIDE IN CABO SAN LUCAS

CABO SAN LUCAS D. Davis 
We had a "BLAST", enjoyed every moment of it. The cruise was great and we were able to meet some really nice people. To answer your questions about the "Wilderness Ride", we would have invited anyone to go. It was one of the highlights of our trip. It was well worth every penny and the people are so friendly. Our guide (Patricia) was very knowledgeable about the area and took us to a place we never dreamt we'd ever get to see. Not once did my wife tell me to slow down and at no time did we ever feel rushed. As for meeting us, as we walked off the tender, Antonio was there with a sign waiting for us. They provided all the necessary gear and gave us a brief introduction to the ATV's and we were soon on our way! Without question, this had to be the best tour we have ever booked. If you are asking for a rating of their service...we give them an A+. We didn't feel like a customer but a friend going off for a day of fun! As for you folks, we couldn't have asked for better service and we hope to use you in the future. Thank you!
    Departures (Local Island Time):  08:30 AM (4 hrs)  11:30 AM (4 hrs)  03:30 PM (4 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Single Rider Machine: $79.00 USD (1 ATV for 1 person.)  Double Rider Machine: $97.00 USD (1 ATV for 2 people.)  
 
SNORKEL TRIP... ABOARD A LUXURY BOAT...MAY THRU DECEMBER  
  The finest catamaran in Cabo San Lucas takes you to Lands End and beyond. Swim in the sensual sea. Snorkel off this luxury 37' catamaran with a first-class look and a first-class crew. You will be just delighted as you board and my bet is that the first thing you will do is take a picture of this boat to remember it always.

Even more important is the fact that the captain and the crew is known throughout the area for the deluxe treatment of the passengers.

Once you head out to sea and see the famous "Arch" along with other well-known natural markers, you will anchor in the first of several lovely locations for a snorkel. If this is your first adventure in the world of snorkeling, never fear, as there are instructors on board always to lead you in a comfortable path on the water's clear surface.

 
    Departures (Local Island Time):  10:00 AM (3 hrs)  01:30 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $56.00 USD 
 
A DAY AT THE WHALE SANCTUARY - ONE STEP BEYOND THE USUAL  
  This adventure takes you to the birthplace of the gray whale - where you can pet the babies! After their long journey from Alaska, the gray whales arrive to the shallow and warm waters of Guerrero Negro, San Ignacio and Magdalena Bays in the Baja California Peninsula Mx.

When you visit these special sanctuaries between January and March,
you can see the whales mating, giving birth, nursing and playing with their young. You might see a newborn learning how to use his blowhole for the first time.

This day begins with a flight in a Cessna Grand Caravan which holds 13 passengers. The flight is 1 1/2 hours in length and interesting flight-seeing as you pass over the peninsula coastline. As you approach Magdalena Bay, you will see the whales and, realizing how much closer you are going to get to these mammals will certainly speed up your heartrate.

You tour guide is bi-lingual and will be able to pass along lots of information about the natural history of the area, as well as the life cycle of these whales.

Upon landing, you will board a boat and head out to "whale country". Because whales are wild animals, there are no guarantees as to how much interaction you will experience, but you may get the opportunity to pet, to touch, to make contact with these babies. You will spend about 3 hours on the water, and the entire time you will be entertained in a way that few people ever dream of.

Oh my! I heard about this somewhere and, as we walked to our next meeting, we stumbled on this little office. We were so excited and became more so as we heard the details of this adventure and looked at the photographs. We might say "once in a lifetime" now and then - but this tour is like no other!
A fabulous lunch follows, with lobster dip and chips, fish and lobster entrees, and all the accompaniments to give it a Mexican flavor. Snacks of cookies, chips, and more will be made available at different times of the day.
    Departures (Local Island Time):  08:00 AM (8.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $410.00 USD 
 
CATAMARAN SNORKEL TO SANTA MARIA BAY  
  Wonderful open-style catamarans let you take in both the fresh air and tropical waters. As you board these stable catamarans, the "boys" will greet you. It is not only the natural surroundings that give this tour a great reputation but a crew that is aiming to make your day memorable. Something else that will contribute to a pleasant day is the fact that Cabo delivers sunny and mild weather nearly all year round. So once you have found your spot and settled in, you can enjoy setting sail as you pass large clusters of granite forms carved by wind and sea which sets Cabo apart from other coastlines.

If you are fortunate enough to be traveling between the months of January and April, you might spot some whales as you head out towards Santa Maria Bay, a popular place to find soft corals. The waters are abundant with sealife.

Snorkel gear is included and instruction is available for newcomers to this sport. A light lunch ceviche, tuna salad, guacamole, chips and Mexican salsa is served on the return voyage. A bevy of liquid refreshments, bottled water, sodas, beer and open bar, are available as well.
    Departures (Local Island Time):  11:00 AM (4 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $52.00 USD Child: $32.00 USD (Children 4 to 12 years)  
 
FISHING WITH THE PRO FOR THE BIG ONE'S  
  This captain will guide you to the big fighters. They're out there...waiting to test your skills.  Your guide's 20 years of fishing experience in the waters of Cabo make him more than qualified to serve as Captain. With 15 years at the helm, he has earned a reputation for being one of the most knowledgeable, honest, hard working men in the industry. Let them live up to their reputation for you! The crew's English is excellent.

This is a full day charter with emphasis on catching Marlin and lots of Dorado and Yellowfin. Although we state that the boat leaves at 6:30am... don't panic if you are a few minutes late. Then again, if you are early, you will be casting your lines with the early birds!

The boat is a 29 footer - a day cruiser with two fighting chairs and lots of room to stretch out.

Your rate includes boat, excellent English-speaking crew, fuel, all fishing tackle, dispatch fees, ice & 10% taxes. It does not include food, beverages, live bait, fish filleting or Mexican fishing licenses. The cost of a Mexican fishing license is $10.00 per person per day.

The cost for live bait is set by the Bait Catchers. Please note that the supply & demand for live bait will create an increase in cost. Payment for live bait is made directly to the Bait Catchers at time of purchase. We recommend 8-12 baits per day, when fishing for billfish & 12-20 per day when fishing the inshore roosterfish, snapper, cabrilla, etc.

When you book this trip, you will be given the option of adding lunch and beer. Crew gratuities are not included and are customary in Mexico for good service, typically at 10% to 15% of the charter rate
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    Departures (Local Island Time):  06:30 AM (8 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Charter: $449.00 USD (Same price for 1-4 persons)  Other: $42.00 USD (Case of beer)  Food: $20.00 USD (Lunch)  
 
HALF-DAY DEEP SEA FISHING  
  Fishing is the best in Cabo and a half-day will show you that is true. Your guide's 20 years of fishing experience in the waters of Cabo make him more than qualified to serve as Captain. With 15 years at the helm, he has earned a reputation for being one of the most knowledgeable, honest, hard working men in the industry. Let them live up to their reputation for you! The crew's English is excellent.

This is a half-day charter with emphasis on catching Marlin and lots of Dorado and Yellowfin. Although we state that the boat leaves at 8am... it will actually leave when you and your party get there.

The boat is a 29 footer - a day cruiser with two fighting chairs and lots of room to stretch out.

Your rate includes boat, excellent English-speaking crew, fuel, all fishing tackle, dispatch fees, ice & 10% taxes. It does not include food, beverages, live bait, fish filleting or Mexican fishing licenses. The cost of a Mexican fishing license is $10.00 per person per day.

The cost for live bait will be approximately $20. Please note that the supply & demand for live bait will create an increase in cost. Payment for live bait is made directly to the Bait Catchers at time of purchase. We recommend 8-12 baits per day, when fishing for billfish & 12-20 per day when fishing the inshore roosterfish, snapper, cabrilla, etc. They will recommend what you need for your half-day trip.

Crew gratuities are not included and are customary in Mexico for good service, typically at 10% to 15% of the charter rate.
    Departures (Local Island Time):  08:30 AM (4.5 hrs)  10:30 AM (4.5 hrs)  12:30 PM (4.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Charter: $443.00 USD (Same price for 1-4 persons)  
 
SCUBA...1 TANK DIVE  
  Divers often speak of La Larga, Anegada, The Point .. here's your chance to experience great diving.  This is a one tank boat dive, run by Cabo San Lucas' best dive shop.
Here are some of the favorite sites they may guide you to:

LA LARGA
60' to 120' Canyons. Rock outcrops giving way to steep vertical granite walls and rocky ledges at 100'. Thick with gorgonians and sea fans. Octopus, abundant tropicals, schools of barracuda and other pelagics. Largest of the two famous sandfalls begins here at 100'.

ANEGADA
On the edge of the Submarine Canyon that forms San Lucas Bay. Beautiful wall dive to small sandfall at around 90'. Large congregations of big and small tropicals. Slopes covered with gorgonians and graceful sea fans. Not unusual to spot rays and big fish swimming out of nearby deeper water. The Bay of San Lucas is a National Marine Sanctuary so we take only pictures and leave only bubbles.

THE POINT
At Land's End where the Pacific Ocean joins the Sea of Cortez. Sea lions, turtles, huge sea bass sometimes. Marauding schools of gamefish brought in by large schools of baitfish such as sardines and greenjacks. Pelagics such as whale sharks and mantas are spotted in this area. Also morays, octopus, tropicals, etc., Average depth of 60'.

All of our dive tours include 3000 psi aluminum tanks, weights, boat, bilingual certified divemaster, refreshments and a natural history narration by one of our specially-trained naturalists.
 
    Departures (Local Island Time):  08:45 AM (2.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $53.00 USD (Includes tank and weights)  
 
SCUBA...2 TANK BOAT DIVE  
  Dive in the abudant waters where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. This is a two tank boat dive, run by one of Cabo San Lucas' best dive shop.
Here are some of the favorite sites they may guide you to:

LA LARGA
60' to 120' Canyons. Rock outcrops giving way to steep vertical granite walls and rocky ledges at 100'. Thick with gorgonians and sea fans. Octopus, abundant tropicals, schooIs of barracuda and other pelagics. Largest of the two famous sandfalls begins here at 100'.

ANEGADA
On the edge of the Submarine Canyon that forms San Lucas Bay. Beautiful wall dive to small sandfall at around 90'. Large congregations of big and small tropicals. Slopes covered with gorgonians and graceful sea fans. Not unusual to spot rays and big fish swimming out of nearby deeper water. The Bay of San Lucas is a National Marine Sanctuary so we take only pictures and leave only bubbles.

THE POINT
At Land's End where the Pacific Ocean joins the Sea of Cortez. Sea lions, turtles, huge sea basssometimes. Marauding schools of gamefish brought in by large schools of baitfish such as sardines and greenjacks. Pelagics such as whale sharks and mantas also spotted in this area. Also morays, octopus, tropicals, etc., Average depth of 60'.

All of our dive tours include 3000 psi aluminum tanks, weights, boat, bilingual certified divemaster, refreshments and a natural history narration by one of our specially-trained naturalists.
 
    Departures (Local Island Time):  08:45 AM (5 hrs)  12:00 PM (5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $75.00 USD (Includes tanks and weights)  Ride along & snorkel: $41.00 USD 
 
SCUBA...2 TANK DIVE FOR JAPANESE SPEAKING DIVERS  
  Enjoy this exciting day diving the famous waters of Cabo San Lucas. This is a two tank boat dive guided by a Japanese speaking dive master. This shop is totally professional and don't misunderstand that you must speak Japanese to dive here or to purchase this dive. But we wanted you to know that, if Japanese is your natural language, you can feel comfortable knowing that all instructions can be directed to you in your native tongue.

On the other hand, these pros can handle English and Spanish just as well. The location is a breeze for all, including cruise ship passengers.

Their custom 22' dive boat will take small groups of 8 maximum. They rave about diving in the bay, where it is very safe and has no strong currents. Your dive will visit 2 different dive sites at San Lucas Bay Submarine Canyon. Then you'll take a surface break at Lover's Beach and your tour will end with a visit to Famous Arch Rock at Land's End.
    Departures (Local Island Time):  09:30 AM (3.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $72.00 USD 
 
SCUBA...RESORT COURSE. INSTRUCTION AND DIVE.  
  We'll teach you how... and then we'll guide you on a wonderful first dive. 2 hour introduction to scuba for non-certified clients who want to experience scuba. The perfect opportunity for the non-diver to enjoy the beauty and marine life of the Sea of Cortez in a safe, controlled manner. Guaranteed to be the experience of a lifetime, partly because of the area and partly because of the instructors.

Students first practice simple skills in shallow water. Then, when they are ready, they do a 30' or shallower dive with their instructor in the tranquil Bay of San Lucas. Easy and safe and exciting. Price includes equipment, boat, certified instructor and refreshments.
    Departures (Local Island Time):  08:45 AM (2 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $104.00 USD 
 
CHARTER THIS LUXURIOUS YACHT  
  Perfect for small groups up to 24... snorkel in the summer and whale watch in the winter. Multi-generation families and other small groups will love this boat and the crew. It is comfortable and spacious.

For the warmer months...
swim in the sensual sea. Snorkel off this beautiful yacht, a fully equipped 37 foot power catamaran.

Dive into the aqua depths of Cabo Bay. Skim the reefs and experience the brilliant translucent color of tropical sea life in it's natural habitat. First time snorkelers? Not to worry! The captain and his crew will instruct and guide you into your new world. The clear, uncontaminated and protected waters at lands end offer a private view of nature's tranquil environment.

The trip usually includes 3 snorkel stops and some wonderful sightseeing.

In the winter months...
a lifetime of memories awaits you during the annual whale migration, when the whales pursue their instincts and travel to their breeding grounds. Cruise close enough to these magnificent mammals to sense their power and magnitude as they perform aerobatic leaps and plunge into crystal clear Cabo Bay. Sense a part of nature's miracle with this marine spectacle. Whale watching season starts in January and lasts until April.

This 3 hour trip is aboard a beautiful, clean 37 foot catamaran, with plenty of space to stretch out. There is always complimentary food and an open bar.
    Departures (Local Island Time):  09:00 AM (3 hrs)  10:00 AM (3 hrs)  01:30 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Charter: $950.00 USD (One price good for up to 10 passengers.)  Additional: $23.00 USD (For the 11th through 24th passenger on charter.)  
 
WHALE WATCHING ON A PRIVATE BOAT  
  What a great way to see the whales of Cabo!  A lifetime of memories awaits you during the annual whale migration, when the whales pursue their instincts and travel to their breeding grounds. Your captain will cruise close enough to these magnificent mammals to sense their power and magnitude as they perform aerobatic leaps and plunge into crystal clear Cabo Bay. Sense a part of nature's miracle with this marine spectacle. Whale watching season starts in January and lasts until April.
 
    Departures (Local Island Time):  08:00 AM (3 hrs)  09:00 AM (3 hrs)  11:00 AM (3 hrs)  01:00 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Charter: $260.00 USD (Charter priced for from 1-6 people)  

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Southern Baja

Cabo San Lucas

Month

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Low

January

72 - 79

60 - 65

February

72 - 75

60 - 65

March

74 - 77

60 - 65

April

79 - 84

63 - 67

May

80 - 85

65 - 70

June

80 - 85

67 - 72

July

87 - 92

73 - 79

August

90 - 95

74 - 80

September

90 - 95

76 - 80

October

85 - 91

74 - 79

November

80 - 85

60 -70

December

73 - 80

60 - 70

 

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