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Whale and Dolphin Watching in San Diego Speedboat Tour

Whale and Dolphin Watching in San Diego Speedboat Tour

Overview

Experience the majesty of Southern California's largest whale species on this exclusive, guided speedboat tour from San Diego. Journey through the seasons, witnessing gray whales during winter and spring, the awe-inspiring blue whales in the summer, and the acrobatic humpbacks in the fall. Year-round, delight in encounters with various dolphin species, including common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, Risso's dolphins, and occasionally, the elusive orcas.

Get up close and personal with the vibrant marine life, guided by industry-leading experts who prioritize both your safety and the environment. Their state-of-the-art Zodiac fleet, known for its speed and agility, ensures a thrilling and intimate experience with the ocean's wonders. With Net Zero Expeditions, excellence isn't just a promise—it's their standard.

City: San Diego

Fri 18 Apr

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Starting at $210.00

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Fri 18 Apr

Starting at $210.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

In-person Guide

All Fees and Taxes

USGC Captain

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

San Diego

Embark on a 2.5 to 3-hour whale watching adventure departing from Mission Bay into the stunning San Diego offshore waters! After a brief 15-minute cruise to the bay entrance, we'll head out up to 12 miles offshore, where the deep blue ocean teems with life. Keep your eyes peeled as we search for majestic whales and playful dolphins, offering you an unforgettable glimpse into the marine wonders just off the coast of San Diego.

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (2)

HuongieDo

Jan 2025

I called the booking company the morning of excursion. I ended up having an open day with a work trip unexpectedly and wanted to book a whale watching tour and was hoping for smaller group size. Called booker at 6am directly to state that couldn’t reach the tour operator so wanted to verify that there would be no issue booking for 1 person for 9am excursion. They ensured me it would be perfectly fine to book and there was an opening. I drove to location early to make sure I could find it. Ended up walking around for over 40 minutes trying to figure out if I was at the right place since the directions just said lounge in front of marina office. Tried to message to tour operator on their chat feature and called over a dozen times. No answer. Called booking company to cancel and then told me I couldn’t until I talked to tour operator. Finally got a response by phone after the time the tour was supposed to start. Ended up sitting in the parking for 2 hours trying to scramble to find another tour, but they all already left between 8-10am. Complete waste of my morning.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

We always strive to provide a seamless experience for our guests, but unfortunately, this review misrepresents the situation. You attempted to book a last-minute tour through Viator at 6 AM, well outside of our business hours, and without direct confirmation from our team. No whale-watching companies operate at that hour, and our office opens later in the morning. When we became aware of your situation, we promptly offered you an alternate time for the tour, but unfortunately, that did not work for you. This is exactly why we always recommend booking directly with the operator—especially for last-minute reservations—to ensure availability and proper communication. Had you contacted us during business hours, we could have provided real-time availability and saved you the unnecessary wait. While we understand your frustration, this was not a failure on our part but rather a miscommunication from the third-party booking platform. For future travelers, we strongly encourage booking directly and calling the operator during business hours to confirm availability before finalizing last-minute reservations.

Lisa V

Sep 2024

It was a great time. Very nice, friendly, and knowledgeable crew. Clean boat I have done tours like this in big boats geared for lots of people...but this is so much better. More personalized. We got to ask questions and learn about other things.. like local fishes and birds as this was the captain's other degree. Learning their story exuded their passion for marine life. They do this out of the joy it brings. This is not about the $$$ type of operation!! Would definitely go again!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad you enjoyed the personal touch and learning about marine life. You’re absolutely right—our passion is sharing the ocean’s wonders, and we were so happy to have you aboard. Hope to see you again soon!