gatorchinsky Posted November 29, 2006 #1 Share Posted November 29, 2006 We are on the January 27, 2007 Diamond sailing and they do not offer the whale watching excursion:( . Does anyone know why? We are in Cabo from 7am to 2pm on February 1st. Is that enough time if we book through an outside tour company to watch the whales? The tours appear to be 2 hours long. Any recommendations on guides? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusinAgain Posted November 29, 2006 #2 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Wow....I thought there weren't any excursions on our March sailing due to last week of the season, but you are in high season. Strange how it shows excursions offered before you book the cruise but it certainly isn't offered after you book it. I was wondering the same thing since if we don't book an excursion through the ship we will be the last ones to get a tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorchinsky Posted November 29, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I am very confused why they are not offering this tour on our cruise. It is definitely the high season. It appears that they are offering other tours that last longer so I don't believe it is a time issue. I guess we will just have to skip it this time. I don't want to take a chance and miss the last tender back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusinAgain Posted November 29, 2006 #4 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I am wondering if it is one of those that you can book on the ship only. With you being in high season, it should certainly be available to you. That is suppose to be a major highlight of the Mexican Riviera cruises are the whales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbkk Posted November 29, 2006 #5 Share Posted November 29, 2006 We are on the NCL Star and have booked a private tour. Go to www.cabosanlucastours.net. I'm not sure what all their times are, or if they would work for your stay, but it's worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusinAgain Posted November 29, 2006 #6 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Do you know if this tour leaves right from the port where the tenders drop off at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbkk Posted November 29, 2006 #7 Share Posted November 29, 2006 The info I got on my confirm says to go to the "Cabo Rey" boat in the area where your ship tenders. So it sounds that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusinAgain Posted November 30, 2006 #8 Share Posted November 30, 2006 gatorchinsky, check your excursions again - Princess just added them for ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorchinsky Posted November 30, 2006 Author #9 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Thanks! I just looked and they did add it to our excursions too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoestarr Posted December 1, 2006 #10 Share Posted December 1, 2006 wow...I'm so excited to see that Princess finally added this excursion. I had booked with a private company, and was concerned that I wouldn't be able to tender in time....now I don't have to worry:D ! Now....to go on the Zodiac, or the larger boat?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusinAgain Posted December 1, 2006 #11 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I'm having a hard time deciding between the Zodiac and big boat and then the earlier time or later time. I am leaning towards the bigger boat since it does offer soft drinks and probably a restroom and at first leaning towards later time but then realizing there would be no time to pick up a souvenir if we have to meet on the ship so now leaning towards the earlier time. What is everyone deciding in pros and cons I don't see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkaplan Posted December 1, 2006 #12 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Thank you so much for the info that Princess just added whale watching to Jan. cruises. We thought it was so strange that you could not do the zodiak whale watching excursion in the middle of the whale wathching season. I found some private company's but with you only being in Cabo such a short time I was afraid to book on my own. (We usually book private tours and have had good luck.) We didn't want the ship to leave us at the docks if we were late. Thanks again this web site is so informative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoestarr Posted December 1, 2006 #13 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Ok...made the decision....the early zodiac trip. Hope it's not to hard to navaigate the smaller boat with my bad knees :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladycaveat Posted December 2, 2006 #14 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I'm having a hard time deciding between the Zodiac and big boat and then the earlier time or later time. I am leaning towards the bigger boat since it does offer soft drinks and probably a restroom and at first leaning towards later time but then realizing there would be no time to pick up a souvenir if we have to meet on the ship so now leaning towards the earlier time. What is everyone deciding in pros and cons I don't see. My son is twenty-nine and he's going on the zodiac . . . I'm fifty-nine and going on the "big boat." It's just a matter of my son wanting to see a whale up close and personal and me wanting a nice cold soda and relaxing time on the water while looking for whales at a distance. Now were I a tad younger and more agile . . . I'd be right there with him in that little zodiac . . . :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottago2mexico Posted December 2, 2006 #15 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Do you know if this tour leaves right from the port where the tenders drop off at? All the main whale watching boats like Cabo Rey, La Princesa, Buccaneer Queen, and Ocean Riders leave from the marina where the cruise tenders are. The zodiacs are only about a five to ten minute walk, while the other boats you virtually are dropped off at their doorstep by the tender. It's all very easy, and you do save quite a bit of money by booking privately, and sometimes get other perks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennisobo Posted December 7, 2006 #16 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Hey gatorchinsky: I called Princess and asked them why no whale-watching excursions for our sailing (1/27) and while I was on hold the Princess rep talked with the excursion coordinator and found out that it was a goof-up on their part. They assured me that the whale-watching would be available the next day....and it was! We're signed up for the second Zodiac trip in Cabo. Come on over and join our roll call for the cruise. We're planning at least one CC gathering. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorchinsky Posted December 9, 2006 Author #17 Share Posted December 9, 2006 We had already booked the whale watching excursion before I read your post. We might be on the same excursion. I signed up for the 10:30 am zodiac tour. Is that the one you are on? I will go check out the roll call you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynbar Posted December 9, 2006 #18 Share Posted December 9, 2006 We did the early zodiac excursion on our Diamond Princess cruise, and it was great. We saw lots of whales and dolphins, even some breeching whales, and the ride itself was great. You'll see more whales on the zodiac because it can move faster through the water to where the whales are spotted -- our driver was in communication with another boat and they compared notes on where the whales were. Here's one of them: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennisobo Posted December 11, 2006 #19 Share Posted December 11, 2006 cynbar: That looks fantastic! I hope we have a similar experience. gatorchinsky: Yep, we are signed up for the 10:30 excursion. Hope to see you at the CC gathering on our first sea day. It's getting close! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzindawgs Posted December 11, 2006 #20 Share Posted December 11, 2006 cynbar What is the temp like on the Zodiac this time of year? We are booked in February and I dont want to freeze but all in the name of adventure...... I'll do what I gotta do!! Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottago2mexico Posted December 12, 2006 #21 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Look for highs in the upper 70s. Water temps near 70 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertent Posted December 13, 2006 #22 Share Posted December 13, 2006 How wet is the Zodiac-Will my camera be toast?I really want photos like that above,but not if Ill ruin my SLR! Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie44 Posted December 13, 2006 #23 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Here is another possibility for whale watching (and other tours) in Cabo. http://www.allaboutcabo.com/rissalena2.htm This is the website with the info. One of the guys on our CC roll call thread for our Mercury 1/29 cruise out of San Diego set us up with a tour. The boat holds up to 22. The operator is considered reliable and the price was $18 less pp than Celebrity's. For Acapulco, another roll call cruiser set many of us up with a tour with the famous Rosie. We had such a waiting list that she is having her husband drive a second van to follow her. Happy cruising everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaykay51 Posted December 13, 2006 #24 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Cynbar We are also booked on the Zodiak in Feb. I was wondering how wet you might get and if I'd need protection for my camera equipment. Kay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottago2mexico Posted December 13, 2006 #25 Share Posted December 13, 2006 You will get wet. That's part of the fun! If you wear a waterproof windbreaker, you can put your camera in your pocket or inside the jacket during the speeding, then take it out when the boat stops as it approaches the whales. For a few dollars, you can buy a dry bag to put the camera in. Look at your local dive shop. If you have a waterproof housing for you camera, bring it. If you have your fancy digital camera around your neck while the boat is in motion, you will wish you hadn't. Make sure you have a dry container, pocket, waterproof windbreaker, or a dry bag. If you have a small handheld video camera, you'll want to bring it - there is an opportunity for some awesome video as you get right up close - you can set it to maximum quality, and then grab stills out of your footage to give you an even better chance at some amazing photos. Again, though, make sure to keep it dry. Awesome experience - the whales are already in the bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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