How many times have you seen a mighty humpback whale rise above the surface of the water and crash, water gushing out of its snout on National Geographic and had your heart skip a few beats? Now imagine if that happened 100 ft from you.
Whale watching is one of the most thrilling adventures you can ever experience. What makes it more special is the fact that each time you go, the experience is completely different.
So, whether you are planning your first whale watching tour or the twentieth, here are three reasons you should come to Cabo San Lucas to do it.
The Mighty Humpback Whale
A favorite for wildlife spotting, this gigantic animal is famous for its haunting songs and acrobatic breaching. This fascinating mammal is also known for its extreme annual migrations. Every year around the middle of November, pregnant humpback whales migrate to the south in search of warmer waters to give birth to their baby calves.
Cabo’s warm climate provides the perfect breeding conditions for the babies to be born and grow in. When the baby whales have grown enough blubber to be able to migrate safely to the north, Whale sightings, especially the humpbacks, become much easier around the seas of Cabo San Lucas.
Biodiversity
Apart from the huge humpback whale, the waters surrounding Cabo San Lucas are also home to many other popular species among whale enthusiasts. A favorite among these is the Gray Whale, a baleen, which also migrates between feeding and breeding seasons, annually. Reaching a length of 14.9 meters, and weighing 36 tons, gray whales are one of the most majestic species.
Other varieties that can be sighted in Cabo include the Blue whales, Fin whales, Bryde’s whales and sperm whales.
You Can Get Closer to the Whales
According to the Federal Law of America, boats are required to maintain a distance of 100 yards from humpback whales and 200 yards from killer whales, which can make it really hard to see the whales or take good pictures.
Mexico’s laws are less strict, requiring licensed boats to maintain a distance of only 33 yards (100 ft), making the experience much more fun.
If you think that kind of thrill is right up your alley, head on over to Cabo Yacht World and book your private boat whale watching tour! For details, contact us, or call us at 011 521 624 168 9544.