Whale Watching Tours with Back or Heart Problems
Short answer: 63 of 150 whale watching tours say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 56 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02
We compared 150 whale watching tours in 18 destinations. 63 tours of 150 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 56 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.
By destination
| Destination | Back and heart conditions | Tours stating it |
|---|---|---|
| Maui Hawaii, USA | 0 of 11 qualify | 11 of 17 |
| Cabo San Lucas Mexico | 0 of 9 qualify | 9 of 18 |
| Madeira Portugal | 0 of 9 qualify | 9 of 14 |
| Puerto Vallarta Mexico | 0 of 7 qualify | 7 of 15 |
| Oahu Hawaii, USA | 0 of 5 qualify | 5 of 17 |
| Reykjavik Iceland | 0 of 5 qualify | 5 of 16 |
| Cape Town South Africa | 0 of 5 qualify | 5 of 12 |
| Big Island Hawaii, USA | 0 of 4 qualify | 4 of 8 |
| Juneau Alaska, USA | 0 of 4 qualify | 4 of 11 |
| Punta Cana Dominican Republic | 0 of 4 qualify | 4 of 4 |
| Cancun Mexico | 0 of 3 qualify | 3 of 3 |
| Kauai Hawaii, USA | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 4 |
| Playa del Carmen Mexico | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Gold Coast Australia | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Tulum Mexico | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Algarve Portugal | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| St. Lucia Caribbean | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 2 |
| Tromsø Norway | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 3 |
Questions
Can I do a whale watching tour with a back or heart condition?
63 of 150 whale watching tours say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 56 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.