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Magdalena Bay Whales
314 Reviews
#1 of 5 things to do in Puerto San Carlos
Boat Tours & Water Sports, Outdoor Activities, Tours, More
Calle Puerto La Paz y Mexico, Puerto San Carlos 23740, Mexico
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“Close up and personal”

Close up and personal with the whales. Yes this was a great experience. We did multiple days since... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago
mustangwitha302
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Southern New Hampshire
“Whale watching”

Amazing, beautiful experience. We combined camp and hotel, the food was incredible. All staff... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Emma L
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Liskeard, United Kingdom
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Reviewed March 26, 2020
Whales Up Close and Personal

Whale watching in the Cabo San Lucas area is always iffy, sometimes you see them, sometimes you don't. In Magdalena Bay you are pretty much guaranteed, and this trip didn't disappoint. Mothers and babies, surfacing right next to the boat. Ask for Juan Carlo as a captain. My only, very slight issue is that the place we stayed was very basic, with almost no English spoken and the worst margaritas we ever tasted.

Date of experience: March 2020
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Reviewed March 25, 2020
Magdalena bay whales

My husband and I went in February for a 3 night, 4 day camping and whale watching tour. The staff was professional. Captain Marco made sure everything ran smoothly and we were happy. Juan Carlos was one of our boat captains and he was a very patient man and respectful to the whales. We even had the pleasure of going out one morning with Crispin the whale whisperer. We witnessed different whale behaviors and touched many whales. The camp and food was exceptional. Loved the nearby hiking and beach explorations. I was very sad to leave this paradise!

Date of experience: February 2020
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Reviewed March 9, 2020
A true "Bucket List" trip

This was such a wonderful adventure for my husband and I. We booked 2 nights and 3 days and worth every dollar. The gental giants came beside the boat so many times and we petted them and scratched their backs. The whale camp was a great experience and the food was over the top. The staff was so willing to out of their way to please us, but the whales stole the show. If stying overnight at the whale camp, be sure to walk the beach (tons of shells) and visit the small fishing village.
Arlene and Rene
Vancouver, Canada

Date of experience: February 2020
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Reviewed March 8, 2020 via mobile
Mom + me

Magdalena Bay whales contacted in August to set up the trip for mom. A quick response and good communication for the experience.This is the third location in Mexico for
this experience. Mom and I would rate Laguna de San Ignacio first, Magdalena second.
We had a private tour, I wanted control over the boat in case mom wanted to end
the tour a special at $300. Some confusion on the start time 6:30- 7 a.m. breakfast
was provide believe it was closer to 8 when we went out. The only complaint I myself
have is how the other boats corral a whale. I understand this is so everyone gets
the experience of seeing or petting a whale

Date of experience: February 2020
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Reviewed March 6, 2020
Experience of a lifetime

I could nit pick about some of the communications issues, confused staff at times. But all the annoyances fade away after spending two days with the magnificent Magdalena Grey Whales. Our captain -Carlos was fantastic. The staff at the camp was great. The food at camp was excellent and plentiful. Even the annoyances with the ‘camp showers’ and toilets fade away after witnessing the brilliant sky full of stars. The tents were very clean and comfortable. It does get chilly at night but if you are used to more temperate climates this will not trouble you. We experienced mis 50’s to 60 ‘s early morning but it quickly warmed up during the day.

Date of experience: March 2020
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