Whale-Watching: Exciting Pirate Ship Cruise in Los Cabos

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Cabo San Lucas

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Go whale-watching in Cabo San Lucas aboard a real pirate ship called the Bucaneer Queen. Sail the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez in search of these amazing creatures. You will be accompanied by an experienced bilingual guide and learn all about humpback and gray whales. Your tour includes breakfast and open bar.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

After meeting the crew at the marina, board the Buccaneer Queen for an amazing cruise to observe the whales of Baja California. A brief presentation will be provided to acquaint you with the area and the whale species you are likely to see, including gray and humpback whales.
The journey begins by heading to the rock formations, followed by a sail past…

What's Included

Professional guide
Breakfast
Open bar with beer, vodka, tequila, and sodas

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Dock and protected areas fee

Additional Information

Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years.

Location

La Terminal de Cabo

The vessel departs from La Terminal de Cabo, located right behind the Breathless Resort. Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.7

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Melanie_m

Mar 2, 2026

Good time for the family - So fun. We had a wonderful crew and I appreciated that they got close enough to the whales that we had a good view, but kept a respectful distance. Our whole family really enjoyed the trip.

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Sandra

Mar 1, 2026

Everything was great. Crew and boat was was fun! - Everything was fantastic. Crew was fun and professional. Will definitely go back.

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Judith_z

Feb 27, 2026

The process of boarding... - The process of boarding the pirate ship was easy. Just have to know a port fee of $5 is necessary to get a ticket. No signs anywhere to state th at so out of line to go get it. The crew and food is wonderful, open bar, informational about cruise. Whale watching!

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Michael_b

Feb 25, 2026

Go with the pirate ship - All positive vibes and just a lot of fun. Breakfast was good too. About 25 sightings of whales. Much better option than your every day boat.

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Tatianacd5318zo

Feb 21, 2026

Great experience! - It was our second time on this cruise! We liked everything: the team, the ambience, the food and drinks. We went with 2 little kids (3 and 5 y.o.), they adored the boat!

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748ryanp

Feb 12, 2026

Amazing experience, awesome energy, and delicious food and drinks - We loved everything about this tour! First of all, witnessing whales in their natural habitat makes this tour worth the money, but this team goes above and beyond in both organization and accommodation. They let us on the boat about 20 minutes early, and had us grab food from the breakfast buffet before taking our seats. All of the food was delicious, and the refried beans were our favorite. Don’t skimp on the beans! There is an open bar, but we never had to get out of our seats because servers kept coming around to take our orders. My wife is pregnant, so she was ordering virgin versions of things, and the team was incredibly attentive and careful to bring us the correct drinks every time. The “MC” also had great energy and kept everyone aware and excited of everything happening around us. 10/10!!!!

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Janice_b

Feb 10, 2026

The staff was amazing!... - The staff was amazing! They were so attentive! And the food was great! We had a full breakfast spread and the food was actually good!

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Jonathan

Feb 4, 2026

Arrrr you ready Captain! - I took the family out on an early tour on the pirate ship. It was mostly an impulse last minute idea and it was well worth it. Family of 6 with 4 kids and everyone was happy. We started with mimosas and breakfast then headed out to the arches. On the way we had entertainment and laughs with the crew. They were knowledgeable and talked about the history of the ships and area. We made it to the arches and started to see animals right away. Whales were spotted easily and would probably stick around if the smaller boats didn't encroach so much and so fast. The day was fun and a memorable experience. The value of the tour is not just in the money aspect but the smiles of my children.

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Jillian

Jan 23, 2026

Best whale watching trip in Cabo - Worth the money, crew worked hard from start to finish making the trip enjoyable for everyone. There was a great fun party atmosphere, you won’t regret going. Saw so many whales with plenty opportunities for photos and stopped at the arch for both sides of the boat to get photos.

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Michelle

Feb 19, 2026

Great! But no pirates - Staff are exceptionally friendly, kind and helpful. I rate them a 10! We saw lots of whales. Drinks were great. Food was ok. Would have given 5/5 except there were no pirates. My kids were a bit disappointed. Our 6 year old enjoyed it but our almost 3 year old was too young.

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From $99

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult