We were pleased with the trip. We saw a few whales, but being they are animals, it is hard to tell when or if they will surface,, I guess for a better view of Whales, you would need to go to an area where they congregate more. We did see several surface, then dive again.. but the real high-light of the trip, was watching the Dolphins (Porpoise) bow riding our boat.. and there were hundreds of dolphins frolicking in the waters.. Over all, we were pleased, and thanks to Oceanside Adventures, this trip was kind of a freebie, as if you don't see any whales or dolphins, they do offer a rain check, and that is what this trip was, we went several months ago, and didn't see any whales or Dolphins, so got a rain check and came back in Jan. when the Whales are supposed to be migrating.. Overall, we were pleased... and for just a short drive from Phoenix, AZ.. it was well worth it to us..