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

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $65.00

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Sun 17 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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (820)

SES71

May 2013

Our family went to San Diego in March to visit family. Had a great time. My daughter was very excited and loved it. On way out of bay there are beautiful views of city, cliffs along bay, etc. Once headed into the Pacific tons of dolphins everywhere. Many following side of boat and jumping out of the water. Say a grey whale and it's calf. Could see the blow hole and top of whale but mother was very elusive trying to protect calf. First time ever saw in a whale in the ocean. Had an excellent time.

albertsebastian

Apr 2013

Nice boat trip with good crew pointing out the sights. We went quite far out into sea (due to the season) and saw a few finn whales, dolphins and assorted birds. Really enjoyed the day.

RevfromCA

Apr 2013

We had a Groupon for this attraction which saved us a lot of money, found out half price offered on Tuesday trips anyway. Staff on board seemed competent and were trying very hard to spot whales (or at least some dolphins) for us to see. But obviously this is somewhat out of their control. We were almost at the end of our trip before having to turn around to return. Fortunately, another whale watching boat shared their spotting of a Fin Whale and our boat soon joined them. It was an incredible once in a lifetime experience for us to see this Fin Whale surface and dive several times, to see both its dorsal and tail fin when it arched to make its dive down to hunt for food. Personally, I would have enjoyed this boat ride even if we did not get to see any whales. You can bring a backpack along with some of your own snacks and water even though they sell snacks on the boat. Also, it can get windy and chilly on this boat ride, so bring along a jacket and even light gloves if you plan to stand up looking around with binoculars as I did. If there is any chance you might suffer motion sickness, please be sure to take some dramamine at least an hour before your sail time. There is free parking available at this attraction. Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before your sail time.