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 generally from December 1st through March
31st, though of course there are chances to see whales a bit outside of
those dates. 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.
