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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

Sun 29 Sep

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Starting at $57.00

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Sun 29 Sep

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)

sreena

Oct 2020

We had a large group of 11 relatives with us, most from Northern Iowa & Minneapolis & they were very excited to be out on the ocean while it was snowing back at home.We all had to sign waivers at the "office" on the dock prior to boarding, which was easy & well organized, then we were shown to the boat.The Captains greeted us on board & gave the necessary safety briefing before we left the marina.There was a small bathroom onboard with a door which was very difficult to lock so I just held it closed & a bar/refreshments area, as well as many seats, both inside in the shade & outside in the sun.It was a beautifully sunny day, so we all sat outside at the bow.We were given information about the usual migration routes of the whales which we could see if we were very lucky but that hopefully we would see Dolphins, which is what we had expected.We saw many Sea Lions, Pelicans & Cormorants on the way out of the marina.We cruised 6.5 miles out into the ocean, while Captain Chris used binoculars to look for Dolphins or whale spouts.If you think there is even a small chance that you could get seasick, take some Dramamine 30 minutes before boarding.I thought the waves were very calm, but 1 member of our party who hadn't taken Dramamine got seasick & at least 1 other of our fellow passengers also got seasick.When we got about 6 miles out, Captain Chris spotted a spout, so we sped towards were he saw it. It was a beautiful Humpback whale, which was swimming in very large circles while diving to eat sardines. Marine Mammal Protection laws limit how close we could get to the whale, but we were able to see it very well. It dove 7 times while we watched & we waited approx. 3 mins. for it to resurface each time.We had many opportunities to get some really good photos & videos.We had to go back to the Marina because it's only a 2 hour tour, so turned around & went back, while looking for dolphins.Surprisingly, we didn't see any dolphins, but having seen the whale made up for that! All in all, it was a beautiful day on the water, it would have been great even if we didn't see the whale, but because of that, it was phenomenal!

Response from Host

Oct 2020

We are honored by the review you posted about your experience with us. While we are constantly told face to face how much customers enjoy our service, it takes a very special person to proclaim to the online world that they should check us out. You are one of those individuals and we are proud that you do business with us.

AshGirl720

Oct 2020

The first time I ever went whale watching without seeing a whale!!!! I was of course disappointed but that is not the company's fault!!!! We went out 7 miles and encountered long lasting fog---over half the time we were socked in with it. Only wildlife we saw was a very large pod of dolphins that we hung out with for awhile. The captain from initial safety talking points to descriptions of the dolphins, etc were important I am sure but he spoke way too quickly for me to catch most of it. Mind you he was wearing a mask which didn't help.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Your comments and suggestions on how we can do a better job are appreciated. Please know these suggestions don't go unnoticed and we will be sharing your thoughts with the team to continue our goal of providing every customer with an exceptional experience.

EncinitasMichael

Oct 2020

This was the third whale watching trip in a row with Oceanside Adventures that we saw big pods of bottlenose and common dolphins. Seeing the little baby dolphins jumping out of the water was amazing! Thank you again Oceanside Adventures for another amazing trip. I look forward to going out again soon. Have a Beautiful Day

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We appreciate you choosing us.