Whale-Watching: Exciting Pirate Ship Cruise in Los Cabos
4.7
81 Ratings
Cabo San Lucas

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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 3320 - Embark on our buccaneer vessels for an unforgettable experience with the humpback whales, the majestic sea creatures, as they surface from the depths. Experience the wonder that once captivated the pirates of old!

Our captain will lead our voyage, teaching us to identify the signs of whales such as spouts and fluke prints. Our resident marine biologist will enlighten us with facts about the gray and humpback whales that migrate to the Gulf of California each winter, and provide a succinct history of Cabo while we navigate past the iconic sights of the area.

Savor a sumptuous, authentic Mexican breakfast complete with fresh fruits, juices, and coffee. Our spread includes chilaquiles, fluffy scrambled eggs, and crispy bacon. An open bar featuring mimosas, Bloody Marys, chilled beers, margaritas, and soft drinks for the younger guests is at your disposal throughout the excursion.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Breakfast
  • Open bar (beer, wine, water, juice)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • $5 dock and protected areas fees per person payable in cash upon check-in
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
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(81 Ratings)
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Aaron_r
Mar 24, 2024
Whale Watching Excursion Perfection - This was a trip that didn't disappoint. We got to see multiple whales passing through in a fairly short time. The crew was lively and entertaining. The food was also delicious. My 4-year-old and 2-year-old enjoyed themselves tremendously.
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Jessicakh6928mj
Mar 6, 2024
Fun to do with the kids! - We went with a 6-month-old and 2.5-year-old and had a great time. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty and we saw tons of whales! Great way to spend a morning in Cabo
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Allen_g
Mar 2, 2024
Great time! - We had a great time with oue grandson. Also had some great sightings of whales! The crew was very helpful and the whole experience was fun.
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Carolhk5011wn
Feb 18, 2024
Fun, Fun, Fun - We had a great time sailing with this crew! They were very efficient in serving breakfast and drinks. Antonio was very knowledgeable and informative and the entire crew made sure everyone was having fun! We saw quite a few whales close up! If you are going to go whale watching, you won’t be disappointed if you choose the Buccaneer Queen!
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Ifgarza
Feb 9, 2024
Fun cruise on the pirate ship - Get there EARLY!!! Overall it's a good cruise. Breakfast was good with ham and egg scramble, bacon, chilaquiles, refried beans and fresh fruit. Regrettably, there were few whales showing up. Crew was great; attentively offering drinks throughout the cruise and making sure everyone had whatever we wanted. If you arrive just in time to sail like we did, breakfast may be cold and the best viewing positions on the bow and along the rails will be taken. It's hard to see the whales from mid-deck.
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J
Mar 29, 2023
Whale Watching Tour on the Queen Buccaneer - I did the Whale Watching and breakfast Tour on the Queen Buccaneer Pirate Ship with my boyfriend for his birthday. The pirate crew provided amazing customer service, the breakfast was really good, as were the drinks, and the tour exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this whale watching tour to all, as the crew were very fun, entertaining, and knowledgeable. Further, the tour was a very surreal and rememberable experience, seeing the whales interact and put on a show for us while we were right next to them on the Pirate Ship, which has a very cool and unique ambiance, and while the whales were in the ocean in their own natural habitat. Also, you get to see many of the beauties of Cabo up close and at sea while on the tour, like the Marina, the Arch, Lover’s Beach, Divorce Beach, and Medano Beach, which are all breathtaking and remarkable. Lastly, the tour is all documented with professional photos you can purchase on USB and/or photos of, so you can have a keepsake of the memories forever. Which the professional photos are a great added touch for the whale watching experience, and it also allows you to just enjoy the whales in the moment without worrying about trying to take your own pictures during the whole tour and missing some of the whale activity that you came to see.
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Sheila_c
Mar 10, 2024
A fun Adventure On The High Seas - Our grandchildren enjoyed the ship and especially the interaction with the crew (especially the dancing.) We saw some baby whales with their mama so that was a fun thing to watch. Boat was pretty crowded and we hung out by the arch for too long. Breakfast was excellent.
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Franchescah32
Apr 13, 2023
A fun time for kids! - Super fun event for young kids, lots of whales to be seen and they make the experience entertaining for kids.
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Emily_c
Jan 15, 2024
Meh. - The pirate ship was like any other whale watching experience. It would have been nice if the staff were dressed up or they did some pirate-themed performance. And be careful around the staff serving breakfast. One in particular is really mean and got mad at me for trying to help my son request pancakes.
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Shanshan_l
Jan 3, 2024
Wasted $282 - The tour guide didn't give clear instructions on the meeting time beforehand and didn't warn us about the tough parking situation near the meeting spot. They only said 'you can do Vallet parking' which wasn't helpful at all. For a firstcomer to that area, the very difficult parking situation made us 5 minutes late and the ship left without us. We booked many other tours and their tour guides were very clear and helpful so we never missed any other tours. That is not the case with this company. They refused to refund and do any compensation. It ruined the first day of our trip.
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