Whale Watching Tour Minimum Age
Short answer: It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from no minimum to 18 across 142 tours. Updated 2026-11-02
We compared 142 whale watching tours in 15 destinations. The minimum age for whale watching tours ranges from any age to 18. 84 tours take children of any age. 40 tours accept children under 6.
By destination
| Destination | Minimum age | Tours stating it |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo San Lucas Mexico | all ages to 18+ | 18 of 18 |
| Maui Hawaii, USA | all ages to 8+ | 17 of 17 |
| Reykjavik Iceland | all ages to 12+ | 16 of 16 |
| Oahu Hawaii, USA | all ages to 3+ | 15 of 15 |
| Puerto Vallarta Mexico | all ages to 6+ | 15 of 15 |
| Tenerife Spain | all ages to 0+ | 15 of 15 |
| Madeira Portugal | all ages to 6+ | 12 of 12 |
| Juneau Alaska, USA | all ages to 0+ | 11 of 11 |
| Big Island Hawaii, USA | all ages to 10+ | 8 of 8 |
| Kauai Hawaii, USA | all ages to 5+ | 4 of 4 |
| Punta Cana Dominican Republic | all ages to 6+ | 4 of 4 |
| Cancun Mexico | 1+ to 5+ | 3 of 3 |
| Playa del Carmen Mexico | 3+ to 8+ | 2 of 2 |
| Tulum Mexico | 8+ to 8+ | 1 of 1 |
| Algarve Portugal | all ages to 0+ | 1 of 1 |
Youngest ages accepted
Questions
How old do you have to be for a whale watching tour?
It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from no minimum to 18 across 142 tours.
Which whale watching tour is best for young children?
Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching by Alaska Tales has the lowest minimum age (all ages) and 9574 reviews.
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.