4 Whale and Dolphin Watching Tours in Mexico That Fill Up First

1.Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $105Our pick

Spend about four hours on a covered boat with a cetacean biologist such as Jemma or Camilla, looking for humpback whales, dolphins, turtles, and giant mantas. You will learn to read whale behavior, hear underwater songs with a hydrophone, and contribute to local research.

“The weather was perfect and the whales were out for a day of frolicking! We saw several full breaches that were truly amazing to witness! A very memorable day!”

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2.Dolphin & Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Set out from Puerto Escondido at 7am with guides such as Alex, Johnny, or Omar to search for wild dolphins, humpback whales, turtles, rays, and seabirds. The boat holds up to 10 people, and swimming or snorkeling may be possible when sea conditions and jellyfish levels allow.

“The tour was great! Alex was very knowledgeable and friendly! We saw a bunch of whales and dolphins! It was amazing! Moreover, we saw turtles!”

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3.Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 212 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Set out from Puerto Vallarta for about four and a half hours of humpback whale and dolphin watching. A bilingual crew, marine biologist, hydrophone, breakfast, croissant lunch, and national open bar are included. Plan for a MX$32 dock tax, possible rough water, and a boat that may be larger than expected.

“See lots of whales. Staff is super nice and whale expert is excellent. The mango tequila drinks are great!”

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4.Ocean Safari: Sea Lions, Mobula Rays, Dolphins, Orcas & Whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $179

Set out from La Ventana at 8:00 a.m. for about five hours aboard a panga with no more than six people. Guides such as Juan, Alejandro, and Andrea are praised for spotting wildlife and keeping a respectful distance. Swim only if you are a confident ocean swimmer.

“The captain and tour guide very helpful and good at finding animals in the ocean!we can see humpback whales, sperm whale, dolphins, mobula rays…So much fun!”

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