Bluewater Travel SAN IGNACIO Gray Whale Experience
✓ UPCLOSE GRAY WHALE INTERACTIONS | ✓ PERFECT FOR NON-DIVERS | ✓ SUITABLE FOR AGES 5+
The San Ignacio Lagoon Gray Whale Experience provides a rare chance to engage directly with Pacific gray whales in their natural breeding and birthing habitat. Known for being the friendliest of their kind, these whales often initiate contact, swimming up to boats for gentle touches, belly scratches, and even a kiss.
Why you'll love This Trip?
- The Only Place on Earth to Touch a Whale – Experience intimate encounters with gray whales and their calves.
- Unforgettable Moments – Whales approach your boat and "ask" for affection—kiss, hug, rub, or scratch these gentle giants.
- 4 Days with Gray Whales + Bonus Day of Humpback Whales – 5 days of incredible whale interactions.
- Private Round-Trip Flights – Includes flights between Cabo San Lucas and San Ignacio Lagoon for maximum convenience.
- Free Humpback Whale Watching in Cabo – Start your adventure with an included humpback whale tour the day before your trip.
- Exclusive Offer – Book with Bluewater and get a FREE 1-night hotel stay in Cabo San Lucas!
- Family-Friendly Fun – Kids join for 50% off!
Bluewater San Ignacio Gray Whale Experience
ONLY PLACE IN THE WORLD TO TOUCH A WHALE
ONLY PLACE WHERE WHALES REQUEST AFFECTION FROM YOU
4 Days, 3 Nights of gray whales + bonus day of humpback whales = 5 days
- Book with Bluewater and get 1-night FREE hotel room in Cabo San Lucas*-
Glamping Tent: US$2,545 per person** | Luxury Tent: US$3,095 per person**
View Live Schedule and Prices.
Every day, gray whales and their calves will approach your boat sometimes "ask" to be kissed,
hugged, rubbed, or scratched. It will be the best trip you ever do in your life.
In 2025 Trips run from January through April, departing almost every day.
Read about our 2024 San Ignacio Gray Whale Experience & 2023 San Ignacio Gray Whale Experience
The san ignacio grey whale Experience
Your journey at San Ignacio Lagoon is entirely on the whales' terms. Even mother whales sometimes encourage their young to approach the boats. First documented in 1972, whale interactions here have grown more enchanting each year. Beyond gray whales, visitors can also spot diverse birdlife, including nesting ospreys and egrets. We partner with trusted operators who strictly follow park guidelines, focusing on conservation and respect for the whales. With experienced guides and boat captains, each encounter is safe, responsible, and purely initiated by the whales themselves. The lagoon remains a sanctuary for the world’s last significant gray whale population, offering an unforgettable and deeply personal wildlife experience.
inclusions
- Return chartered flight from San José del Cabo
- Accommodation
- Activities
- Meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Free Wi-Fi
- Unlimited whale watching subject to capacity control and weather
- On-site naturalist.
- Kayaking or paddleboarding (across the lagoon in the mangroves)
- Mountain biking
exclusions
- Park fees
- Gift shop
- Bar
- Gratuities
- Camera rentals
- Mandatory evacuation insurance
accommodations
In terms of accommodations, there are two options available: glamping tents and luxury tents. The Glamping Tents are windproof, insulated, and heated for maximum comfort. They feature ensuite bathrooms and showers with hot and cold running water, real beds with fine linen, and 24-hour power. There is also a fire pit, a selection of wine, craft beer, single malt scotches, fine dining options, a bar and lounge tent, and Wi-Fi access throughout the camp. Additional activities offered at camp include kayaking or paddleboarding across the lagoon in the mangroves, going for a leisurely walk, mountain biking, or just kicking back with a good book and accompanying beverage.
The Luxury Tents feature all the amenities of the Glamping Tents but also offer additional privacy and larger living spaces, with separate sitting areas for relaxation. The 12 Luxury Tents also feauture an ensuite bathroom and a dresser in the bedroom.
when to go
The peak season for whale watching trips at San Ignacio Lagoon is from January through April when large numbers of whales are present.
how to get there
The recommended airport to fly into is SJD Los Cabos International, which serves both commercial airlines and private aircraft. San José del Cabo is easily accessible with service from 15 different US cities, most of Mexico, and even direct flights from overseas. Prepare for your trip by reading our guide to arriving at the Cabo Airport. Additionally, there are various other activities available from the San José del Cabo base, such as swimming with whale sharks, scuba diving, photography workshops, and more. If you are traveling with a large group, the camp can accommodate arrivals from different locations.
The trip includes a chartered flight from San José del Cabo, accommodation, activities, meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. An on-site naturalist will be available to provide information and guidance. However, park fees, gift shop purchases, bar expenses, gratuities, and camera rentals are not included.
sample itinerary
- Fly into SJD. Cabo.
- Join us for a complimentary morning photo and video workshop at SeeCreatures Cabo, followed by an afternoon ocean safari searching for humpback whales and sea lions.
- Day 1: Meet the Gray Whales!
- The team at SeeCreatures will welcome you at 6:30 am with coffee and a light continental breakfast to start your day. At 7:00 am, you'll take a coach transfer to the executive terminal at SJD, where you'll board a Cessna Caravan for a scenic 1-hour 50-minute flight to camp. Upon arrival, the friendly staff will greet you with champagne trays, followed by a delicious brunch and a welcome briefing. The day continues with two exciting afternoon whale-watching excursions.
- Days 2 – 3: San Ignacio Lagoon
- At camp, your schedule is entirely up to you! Start your day early with a 7 am breakfast followed by the first whale-watching excursion at 8 am, or sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before joining the late-morning outing. Weather permitting, there are three scheduled whale-watching encounters daily, along with plenty of activities to enjoy at camp. Paddleboard or kayak through the mangroves, take a relaxing walk, go mountain biking, or unwind with a good book and your favorite drink. Evenings offer cocktail hour, stunning sunsets, conversations around the fire pit, billiards, dinner, and engaging presentations by our naturalist to perfectly end your day.
- Day 4: Return to Cabo
- Early breakfast and one more whale watching encounter before your flight back to Cabo. You should be on the ground between 12:30 and 1 pm and able to connect to airline flights at SDJ leaving at 2:30 pm or later.
Schedule and Pricing
San Ignacio Glamping Trips
Prices are per person in USD, including 5% tax.
San Ignacio Luxury Trips
Prices are per person in USD, including 5% tax.
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