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Cabo Whale Watching Tour with Food, Drinks & Snorkeling 1-20 ppl

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Cabo Whale Watching Tour with Food, Drinks & Snorkeling 1-20 ppl is a water activity rated 4.9/5 by 70 Viator travelers; from about $999 per person; lasts 3 hours.

About

This is a private yacht charter out of Cabo San Lucas, which means you're not sharing the boat with strangers—it's just your group, up to 20 people, for three hours on the water. The itinerary covers whale watching (seasonal, obviously), a pass by the Arch, and snorkeling if conditions allow, with food and drinks included. The 4.9 rating across 70 reviews suggests the crew delivers on what's promised, and the $999 starting price reflects the fact that you're booking the entire boat, not per-person seats. The appeal is control: you set the pace, the captain adjusts the route based on what you want to see, and no one's elbowing past you for a photo. At three hours, it's long enough to feel like a proper outing without burning the whole day. If you're traveling as a family or group and want the water experience without the crowd, this is the straightforward option.

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Category: water
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $999
Minimum age: None
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Setting: outdoor
Booking partner: viator
Product ID: 300160P4

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