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Board a private yacht from IGY Marina for a 3‑hour mix of El Arco sightseeing, snorkeling at Pelican Beach and seasonal whale watching. Ideal between Dec 15 and Apr 15 when humpbacks frequent Cabo’s warm bays.
Board a private yacht from IGY Marina for a 3‑hour mix of El Arco sightseeing, snorkeling at Pelican Beach and seasonal whale watching. Ideal between Dec 15 and Apr 15 when humpbacks frequent Cabo’s warm bays.
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Operated by Cabo Boat Adventures · Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Boarding at IGY Marina, the yacht slides off the dock and the city’s skyline gives way to open sea. Salty wind pushes against the hull as the captain points toward the famous El Arco—its granite fingers cut where the Pacific and Sea of Cortez meet. Waves dare you closer; the horizon holds the dark shapes of whales breaching and tails slapping like punctuation.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to board a yacht and move on an unsteady deck.
Whale season runs approximately Dec 15–Apr 15; peak sightings typically occur January through March when mothers and calves concentrate in the protected bays.
Yes—snorkeling at Pelican Beach is part of the itinerary and snorkel gear is provided; swimming ability is recommended and crew will brief safety procedures.
Yes—infants and small children are allowed but must sit on an adult’s lap; the excursion is stroller-accessible but not advised for those with spinal or cardiovascular conditions.
No—sightings are very likely during season but not guaranteed; weather and whale movement can affect viewing opportunities.
El Arco (Land’s End) is a weathered granite formation created by tectonic uplift and wave erosion where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez; whale migration here has sustained local boat cultures for generations.
Operators follow Mexican wildlife guidelines—maintain distance, limit approaches and avoid chasing. Reduce single-use plastics and follow crew directions to minimize disturbance to marine life.
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