2.5 Hour Premier Dolphin & Whale Adventure

Overview

Explore the local waters to experience the amazing marine wildlife that makes SoCal such a special location! Bring the family, friends, or make it a special day with that special someone.

Beat the crowds of the larger boats and get right up-close and personal with dolphins, whales, sea lions and more!

City: Long Beach

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $108.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $108.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Lifejackets provided

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for children under 5
All passengers must have a booking per Coast Guard requirements
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

The Queen Mary

Get a nice photo of the historic Queen Mary as we pass by on our way out of the harbor!

Long Beach

From the harbor we are afforded and amazing view of the Long Beach waterfront, skyline and the famous whale mural by Wyland!

Korean Bell of Friendship

From the ocean below, a keen observer can see the great bell on the cliffs above!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (31)

WayneCorp

Nov 2022

If you look past the cost you are in for a treat. I know the cost is double of what the other major operators charge, but there is a reason for that. 6 people compared to maybe 50. Nimble boat which can be manoeuvred within a second to rush to where the whale/dolphin came to the surface. You decide. Steve was a nice chap, had a chat with him while waiting for a couple to arrive. He took us out into the ocean and we saw some dolphins on the way out and in the ocean too. Then we got to see some fin whales quite close and we followed the whales. As he had a small boat he could dart to a place to give us a better view which was awesome. While returning he stopped us near some sea lions, harbour seals and some bottlenose dolphins too. I would assure it would be a nice trip and you would be in good hands.

Jules_T_M

Nov 2022

We went out with SoCal Watching with Steve on 11/6/22. We had a great experience, saw seals, hundreds of dolphins, many right next to our boat and to top it all of, we saw 5 Fin whales!!! We liked the intimate experience of being on a boat that only holds six people. I highly recommend!

rarocca

Nov 2022

The boat was small, 6 passengers and the captain/guide. We saw dolphins and tons of birds. We saw 2 fin whales. It was very cold on the water and since the boat was open, the wind bit through our jackets and we were chilled to the bone. I could not wait to get back to the dock so I could get warm again. Our captain/guide has done this tour a lot because he seemed bored.