Whale-Watching Pirate Ship Cruise in Los Cabos
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years.
What To Expect
After you meet the crew at the marina, board the Bucaneer Queen and go on a wonderful cruise to spot the whales of Baja California. You will receive a small presentation to familiarize yourself with the area and the whale species you are likely to encounter which are gray and humpback whales. You will first head to the rock formations and then sail past Lovers Beach, the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas and the Sea lion colony. Here, the ship stops for a moment to take some pictures. Then, the real adventure begins. You will sail the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez to find the majestic whales that visit Mexican waters once a year looking for the best conditions to mate. Along the way, you will have a certified guide explaining the behavior of these magnificent animals so you have a well-rounded idea of them. Breakfast and an open bar will be served aboard so you are sure to have an unforgettable experience. After the tour, you'll sail back to the marina where the tour ends.
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Whale-Watching Pirate Ship Cruise in Los Cabos
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Breakfast
Open bar (beer, vodka, tequila & sodas)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Dock and protected areas fee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best experience ever
carolu836,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing. We saw a mom and baby. Also a pod of 5 whales.
Great Whale Watching Experience
Rigoberto H,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My 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!
Good time for the family
Melanie M,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So 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.
Everything was great. Crew and boat was was fun!
Sandra B,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was fantastic. Crew was fun and professional. Will definitely go back.
The process of boarding...
JUDITH Z,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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!
Go with the pirate ship
Michael B,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00All 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.
Great experience!
tatianacD5318ZO,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It 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!
Great! But no pirates
Michelle L,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Staff 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.
Amazing experience, awesome energy, and delicious food and drinks
748ryanp,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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!!!!
The staff was amazing!...
Janice B,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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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