WHALE WATCHING MAZATLAN

Q: I'M ON A CRUISE SHIP - WILL I BE PICKED UP AT THE PIER?
A: Yes, our whale watching tours will all pick you up at the pier and drop you off there after the tour.  Very convenient!

Q: WHAT KIND OF WHALES MIGHT I SEE?
A: The Endangered and Enchanting Humpback Whales, famous for their songs, are the most common sightings in Mazatlan.  They are traveling to and from Puerto Vallarta and the Baja where they calve (have babies).  We also sometimes spot the world's second largest whale, the Fin whale, as well as Orcas, Grey Whales and Bryde's whales.  As if that's not enough, we commonly see many species of dolphins including Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins, Pan-Tropical Spotted Dolphins and Roughtooth Dolphins.

Q: WHEN IS WHALE SEASON IN MAZATLAN?
A: Whale season runs from December 15th through April 15th, though of course there are good chances to see whales a bit outside of those dates on trips like our Wild Dolphins tour.  During other times of the year, you can still see dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles, and other sea life.

Q: ARE YOUR BOATS LICENSED FOR WHALE WATCHING?
A: Unlike Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan does not license boats for whale watching.  No permit is required, or even available.

Q: I'M AFRAID I'LL GET SEASICK - WHAT SHOULD I DO?
A: We always recommend taking a seasickness prevention such as Bonine or 24 hour less-drowsy Dramamine one hour before departure on any boat tour.  We prefer these to regular Dramamine because they don't make you sleepy and you only need one pill a day, instead of every four hours.  If you do that, and don't drink too much the night before (Hangovers are not helpful), you shouldn't have any problem at all.