Humpback Whales | Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta

As winter sets in over the nothern hemisphere , humpback Whales from every ocean begin to arrive on their breeding grounds, The great majority of calves are born during this time, they spend several weeks in the warm tropical waters, and their mothers are among the last whales to begin the return migration to the feeding grounds at winter´s end.

Humpbacks are the most frequent show-stoppers on the tours. They can grow as big as 55 ft (17 m) long and weight up to 30 tonnes. These glorious creatures can also develop speed up to 16 mph (27 km/hour). They are known to be the most lively acrobats and will jump, roll over, slap and splash in the water, wowing the spectators.

Humpback Whale sounds

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whale song

whale blowing

OTHER WILD LIFE YOU MAY WATCH DURINGTHE TOUR.

other wildlife

There are around 18 marine mammal species in Banderas Bay. It’s possible to see both permanent and migratory species. Most frequently on our tours, we see humpback, spotted dolphins, bottle nose dolphins, Giant Manta Rays and sea turtles.

Occasionally, spinner dolphins, porpoises, killer whales (orcas), False Killer Whales, Bryde Whales, Sperm Whales and more...other species can be spotted too. However, no matter the species, the memories of a close-up encounter with an animal remains forever.

BOTTLE NOSE DOLPHINS

This are the most playful dolphins, live year round in the Bay.

ORCAS

Orcas are curious and playful dolphins, they interact with boats. Mostly we see them in winter time.

OLIVE SEA TURTLE

This specie of turtle is common in this Bay, we see them quiet often.

ORCAS

There is a family of orcas in this area year round, they come in the bay occasionally.

RIZZOS DOLPHINS

Rizzo dolphins are not common in this area, we have seen them a few times in the Bay.

FALSE KILLER WHALES

During winter we often see false killer whales, usually in large pods.

SPOTTED DOLPHIN

This is the smallest marine mammal we have in the Bay, are seen often and usually are in large schools.

SPERM WHALES

Sperm whales are often in the Bay but are not easy to spot because they dive for long periods of time, most of the times that we have seen them is because they are resting at surface.