Whale-Watching: Exciting Pirate Ship Cruise in Los Cabos

Embark on an exciting pirate ship cruise in Los Cabos and go whale-watching aboard the Bucaneer Queen. Sail the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez, learn about humpback and gray whales, and enjoy breakfast and an open bar.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Upon meeting the crew at the marina, board the Buccaneer Queen for an exciting 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 may encounter, including gray and humpback whales.
The journey begins with a visit 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

Embark on a whale-watching adventure in Cabo San Lucas on the authentic pirate ship, the Bucaneer Queen. Cruise through the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez to observe these magnificent creatures. An experienced bilingual guide will accompany the journey, providing insights into humpback and gray whales. The tour also includes breakfast and an open bar.

  • 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
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Carolu836
Apr 8, 2026
Best experience ever - Amazing. We saw a mom and baby. Also a pod of 5 whales.
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Rigoberto_h
Apr 1, 2026
Great Whale Watching Experience - My wife and I booked the morning whale watching excursion. The breakfast was simple but tasty. Open bar. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. We spotted several whales, including a mom and baby. They even breached several times. It was amazing. Just be patient. There is a photographer that takes beautiful photos that you can purchase for a reasonable price. You won’t get wet, so swim clothing isn’t necessary. Easy boarding. Restrooms on board. Please make sure to tip if you are as satisfied as we were!
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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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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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