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Shared Two-Hour Whale Watching Tours from Oceanside, CA

Shared Two-Hour Whale Watching Tours from Oceanside, CA

Overview

Your guide will tell you about the history of Oceanside, CA as you travel to see marine life. Your boat is equipped with dolphin and whale information, fun facts and photos of recent sightings. The tours are two hours and are great for families, couples, private parties and corporate events. For anyone and everyone who loves the ocean or the wildlife we may encounter, our adventure is perfect!

City: Carlsbad

Thu 03 Oct

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Starting at $57.00

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Thu 03 Oct

Starting at $57.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide and professional guide

Cruise

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On board, you will find a snack and beverage cash only bar (additional expense)

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (536)

clyde714

Jul 2018

Taking a whalewatching trip through Oceanside Adventures couldn't be easier. From the on-line ticketing process, to boarding the boat on time, to the adventure at sea, and to the return to the dock, everything went exactly as planned and without a hitch. Key points: 1) easy online ticketing, 2) on-time departure from dock, 3) spacious boat, and 4) on-time return. The ONLY thing that is preventing me from giving this review 5 stars is that we saw only a a couple of dozen dolphins on our trip, and that was near the end of the trip. No whales. No sharks. And not 100's of dolphins as is claimed to be seen on other tours conducted by Oceanside Adventures. So I don't know if it was our bad luck or the captain just didn't know where to look, but we were a bit disappointed that we really didn't get to see anything exciting, especially since I had my 4 year old granddaughter to whom we

Response from Host

Aug 2018

We appreciate your positive rating. It’s always appreciated and gratifying when we receive positive marks from our customers.

Steve G

Jul 2018

We have visited the San Diego area numerous times and always thought about trying a whale watching tour and finally did it. We were there in Oceanside for a week at North Coast Village. It is an easy walk from there to the Harbor, either out the front gates and over the bridge, or along the beach to the jetty and then straight up. We booked online, which was easy. Checked in 30 minutes ahead as directed. Easy. Gave us time to browse the shops and such at the Harbor. Boarding was prompt. Space on the boat was sufficient. The benches on the boat were nice and sturdy and had cup holders built in, which I thought was a pretty novel idea, with the ocean motion. I was told there was a restroom on board, but I did not need it. Good to have though. There is a small snack bar, that has anything you would want on this length trip. Candy, peanuts, that sort of thing. Water, soft drinks and also beer, wine and a decent selection of liquors for a mixed drink. I myself love having local beers when traveling, and they had two or three options. On the way through the harbor, they pointed out a few things, including some sea lions sleeping on a dock. As we made our way into the ocean there was a large buoy with more sea lions. They made some cool sounds as we motored by. Then on out to sea. The ride was smooth. Let me qualify that. It was not smooth. It is the ocean. Be prepared to hold on. That said, considering this is the ocean, ya know.... the Pacific Ocean.... aka the large one... it was smooth. Get it? It is not a lake. Hold on to your cameras, phones, hats, etc. And if you stand, hold on to a railing. If you have been on the ocean before, you know. About an hour into the trip, there were no sightings and I was settling in for a nice ride on the ocean. I just decided that it was very nice being out on the ocean. A nice view of the coast. Cool breeze. The color of the water was incredible, and you just do not see that from the shore or the pier. In my mind, I had already decided that this was worth it already. Bottom line is, it isn't expensive.... very fair cost... even if it was just a boat ride. Then.... a pod of Dolphins. Oh, did I say a pod? It was a SUPERpod. All I can say is wow. There were easily over a thousand of them. The Captain drove towards where they were and we were surrounded. FYI, dolphins have no problem with boats being near them. They were safe the entire time, and often dolphins are the ones getting too close for OUR comfort. They are just fine. I especially liked the one I named LeBron. That one jumped a good 5 to 6 feet out of the water. Straight up. We spent a good 20 to 25 minutes with the superpod then it was time to head back. At the end, we were given a coupon for a restaurant at the harbor, and a 25% off coupon for a re-booking, which I think is very fair. We did use the coupon (free drink with an entree - no limit), so that saved us $10 plus the restaurant gave us an extra 10% off. And as I said, the price of the 2 hour cruise was a good deal even with no sightings, so 25% off to try for whales on another day.... not bad. Now, my ADVICE FOR PEOPLE CONSIDERING. People that complain about getting sea sick. 1. Be serious. 2. It's the OCEAN. 3. Do not EAT anything more than a light snack and do not drink alcohol heavily or at all just before the trip. 4. After a half an hour on the ocean, if you feel good, grab a beer or drink at the snack bar. 5. Do NOT nap on a boat or in a vehicle if you get sick. Only makes it worse. 6. Stare at the horizon, until there is a Superpod. Whales? Where are the whales? Ok, listen... I live in the desert. People ask me, "where are the snakes?" Answer: Hopefully, they are OUTSIDE. So, where are the whales? They are IN THE OCEAN. My biggest piece of advice is, take ANY whale watching tour with the idea that at the very least, you will have a nice trip on the ocean with a cool breeze and enjoy it. Then, if you see something, GREAT. Sunscreen, binoculars, hats.... cameras with full charge.... some cash for the snack bar.... all good ideas. And throw a little cash in the tip jar on the way out.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Wow, what an awesome review SteveG! Thank you for taking some of your valuable time to provide fellow consumers with your rich perspective. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!

boxingpam

Jul 2018

What a rare sight that I never thought I would see in my life time. The Captain found almost like an entire pod of BLUE WHALES and we just sat out there with them watching them surface, blow, arch and dip down with flukes following. Absolutely magical. The ocean was like glass that afternoon so it was not bumpy at all and it was a very humid day so it was refreshing to be out on the water where it is cooler. We also had a pod of dolphins race us back in :-) If you go on a windy day the ocean can get a bit choppy but the boat has a pretty stable platform but if you do get sea sick easily you might want to think about going on super windy days. However for some of us the bumping around is part of the fun!

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Thank you for both your patronage and for posting such generous comments regarding our business. We work very hard to ensure that we please wonderful customers like you. Thank you for validating that we are accomplishing that goal.