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Humpback Whale Watching — Research Boat
4.9
(1,284 reviews)
Duration: 4 hours Departs: 08:00 · 11:30 · 14:30
A four-hour research-grade outing into Banderas Bay with a SEMARNAT-permitted crew and a marine biologist who logs every sighting for a regional catalogue. The hydrophone goes in the water whenever a singer is nearby — hearing a full eight-minute song through the hull is the part guests talk about afterwards.
Highlights
- Mothers and newborn calves in the bay’s calving grounds
- Live hydrophone audio of humpback song
- Marine biologist guide, maximum 24 guests
- Federal NOM-131 observation distances respected at all times
What is included
- Marine biologist guide (EN/ES/FR)
- Hydrophone listening session
- Water, fruit and light snacks
- Binoculars and safety equipment
- Port and dock fees
Good to know
- Season runs 15 December – 31 March; outside these dates we run a dolphin and seabird outing instead
- Whales are wild animals — we guarantee the search, not the animal
- Not recommended for guests in the third trimester of pregnancy