3-Hour Puerto Escondido Whale Watching and Dolphin Tour

Enjoy some time on the water and catch sights of Puerto Escondido’s migrating whales (in season), huge pods of dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life during this 3-hour, Puerto Escondido whale watching and dolphin tour.

Various species of whales migrate through the area from November through March. Outside of these times, you can still see tons of marine life, but it’s unlikely you’ll see any whales.

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How Much Time do you need for the Puerto Escondido Whale Watching and Dolphin Tour?

Show up to Playa Principal 15 minutes prior to departure. The boat trip will take approximately 3 hours and leaves at 7am (unless otherwise specified). The sea is calmer in the mornings, and the sun is less oppressive.

How Much Does the Puerto Escondido Whale Watching and Dolphin Tour Cost?

The cost of this tour is ~$1,300.00 Mexican Pesos ($50.00usd) per person.

Is Transportation Included?

Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, free of charge, within the Puerto Escondido area. If you’re staying outside of Puerto Escondido, paid arrangements can be made.

What is the Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel this tour up to 24 hours before the start of the tour for a full refund on your purchase price. Any cancellations within 24 hours of the start time will not be refunded.

What’s Included in the Puerto Escondido Whale Watching and Dolphin Tour?

Not a whole lot. You get:

• a seat on the boat
• snorkeling gear
• a life jacket if you want to wear it, and 
• a bilingual tour guide

Swimming with the dolphins in the wild is also included. The jellyfish were spawning during our tour, so our boat captain advised against getting in.

What to Bring for the Puerto Escondido Whale Watching and Dolphin Tour?

There isn’t much provided on this tour other than the boat and the guide. Some things we brought along on our trip that you may want to consider are:

• Dramamine – If you or the kids are prone to seasickness, they sell Dramamine at nearly every store near Playa Principal. It’s pronounced the same in Spanish as it is in English. We’re each prone to seasickness, so we each took one tablet 30 minutes before the tour and had zero problems.

• Hat – The sun is no joke, and you’re going to be staring out at the water all morning. A hat will shade both your head and eyes so that you can enjoy your tour.

• Sunscreen – Again, the sun out there is no joke.

• Water – A three-hour tour without food or snacks is doable. Without water, it’s miserable.

• Camera – We saw tons of dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and eagle rays on our trip. You’ll definitely want your camera to capture all of the marine life.

• Waterproof Bag – You may get wet during the boat trip. We brought along a ziplock gallon baggie for our phones.

What Languages is the Puerto Escondido Whale Watching and Dolphin Tour In?

Our guide spoke both Spanish and English fluently.

Who is this Puerto Escondido Whale Watching and Dolphin Tour Operated By?

This particular tour is offered by Eco Adventures Puerto Escondido. They’re very well-rated online and have been offering tours since 2016.

How Many People are on the Puerto Escondido Whale Watching and Dolphin Tour?

That depends. The boat seats 20, plus the captain, so that will be the maximum number of people. There may be fewer, though.

Reviews of the Puerto Escondido Whale Watching and Dolphin Tour

As of this writing, this tour boasts a perfect 5-star review, and we give it one also. We saw tons of marine life, the captain was really nice and informative, and he pointed out all of the beaches surrounding Playa Escondido that we would have never known about.

Here are some of the reviews we found online.

Need More info on this Puerto Escondido Whale Watching and Dolphin Tour?

You can click below for more information, or to purchase tickets, for this Puerto Escondido whale watching and dolphin tour. If you’re looking for other things to do in Playa Escondido, check out our blog on the top 20 things to do in Playa Escondido, which also includes info on all of the beaches, restaurants, and places to stay.