The 2015 whale watching season is officially underway in Puerto Peñasco and is making quite a ripple. On January 8th, “whale whisperer” Captain Oscar of Del Mar Charters shared a video of the season’s first fin whales spotted near Las Conchas, which was quickly followed up by a second video featuring SUP enthusiast Brad Olson paddle boarding out to the fins – not to mention the dolphins!
While the southern part of the Sea of Cortez is particularly known for whale watching opportunities from about December to March, for the past three years Puerto Peñasco has arguably found its spot on the map – offering sightings of fin whales as well as humpbacks through mid-March or so.
2015 Whale Watching Options
Del Mar Charters with Captain Oscar – Local 383 2802 US: (520) 407-6054 www.delmarcharters.com oscar@delmarcharters.com
EcoFun Rentals (Yes! The boat is in the water for the season!) – www.ecofunrentals.com Facebook: EcoFun Rentals
Upcoming trips – Jan. 16th 3:30 p.m. Sunset & Whales, Jan. 17th – 1 p.m. Whale Excursion, 4:30 p.m. Sunset trip, Jan. 18th – 1 p.m. Whale Excursion
About Time of Pacifica Charters with Captain Adolfo Perez – cel: 638 386 4345 www.pacificacharters.com reservations@PacificaCharters.com Facebook: Captain Adolfo Perez
Cost $25 US/person mínimum 12 people – trips are approximately 2 to 3 hours.
Rocky Point Boat Charters – www.justaddsaltwater.com / www.rockypointboattrips Local: 383 4963
Plan a whole group trip with Peñasco Recreation Co. – next trip planned for Jan. 24th! Contact Russ Black mexicoruss@gmail.com www.penascorecreation.com Facebook: Peñasco Recreation
2015 season photos graciously provided by Tony Ballesteros