San Diego Whale Watching Tour

Overview

Our trips depart from Mission Bay, which requires only a short 10 minute journey access to the open ocean where whales and dolphins can be seen! The search for whales and other animals begins as soon as you depart the dock and our marine biologists are on the microphone explaining exactly what to expect and what you are seeing from the get go!

City: San Diego

Wed 20 Nov

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Starting at $65.00

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Wed 20 Nov

Starting at $65.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Marine biologists are on the microphone explaining exactly what to expect.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

Ocean Beach

The tour will take you to the ocean without stopping

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (820)

Lance2002

Aug 2014

This was my second time doing whale watching in San Diego. I suggest that you try to find a Groupon to save 50% off the normal fare. The Groupon price is usually $39 for a three hour trip. You can buy drinks and food on board the ship but I suggest that you eat before you board and stick to water. There is a small cafe at the boat dock. The best place to sit is on the top deck, the bow and the rear of the first deck. We saw a mega swarm of dolphins as they raced along side the boat. We saw one blue whale. We hung around it for an hour and watched it dive and surface 3 times. The crew is outstanding. They are friendly, helpful and professional. The best time of the year to do this is December to April when the gray whales are migrating, but you will see something interesting any time of the year if you take the tour. As you leave the ship, they give you a 50% off coupon for a return visit.

hana h

Aug 2014

We've been on other whale watching excursions but this group takes the prize. We saw blue whales, hundreds of dolphins, a leaping shark, seals, sea lions, birds. It was exciting and well done. Highly recommend this activity. However, if you're prone to sea sickness just do yourself and everyone else a favor and find something else to do.

Akma4

Aug 2014

My husband and I took this tour however was not as lucky as other reviewers who got to see many whales. We only saw two whales, couple dolphins and seals at the marine where we boarded. Out on the ocean it gets cold and windy so bring a windbreaker. For us it was boring as we did not get to see much but the woman announcing had still done a good job trying to stir up excitement with what little we saw.