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

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $65.00

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Tue 19 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)

LV-Ron

Apr 2014

What a wonderful Ocean adventure. It starts with a great crew. Big props to Captain Ping and his Mates. Friendly and informative they all worked hard and made sure the trip was enjoyable. The boat "Privateer" is ideal for a whale watch. Plenty of seating on benches and room to move around or stand without being crowded. Trip got off to a slow start as it was extremely overcast and windy. But as the sun peeked out we were treated to the majestic sight of a large humpback whale surfacing about a dozen times. Very enjoyable. Be smart. Apply some sun screen and lip balm, and bring a jacket.

Vsselkowe

Apr 2014

This was a great experience, made even better by the groupon discount. The guide we had was phenomenal - smart, fun, helpful, considerate. We saw hundreds of dolphins and a humpback whale, plus sea lions. Truly extraordinary. Dramamine helped and bring a jacket, it can get windy out there. But a lovely way to spend a few hours. The beer on the boat, btw, is even local and reasonably priced.

SCUBATravelMom

Apr 2014

We had a wonderful experience with San Diego Whale Watch. We booked it after reading other TripAdvisor reviews. The boat is nice and the staff is excellent! We saw 100+ dolphins and the captain brought the boat through the pod a few times so the dolphins could "surf" our wake and "ride the bow"! The dolphins seemed to really enjoy it too! We even saw a few baby dolphins, my daughter was thrilled! Later, we watched a humpback whale surface several times before it was time for us to head back to shore. The crew of the Privateer is very professional, they were helpful and knowledgeable (and didn't overuse the microphone). I would highly recommend this tour! Tips: dress in layers, it is warm/hot at times and really chilly at times. Bring snacks and water. TAKE the seasick pills an hour in advance -- you will NOT have fun if your are nauseous!!!