San Diego Winter Whale and Dolphin Cruise

Highlights

  • -Opportunity to spot whales, dolphins, sea lions and marine birds

  • -An exclusive look at local environmental efforts

  • -Professional live narration on marine life from our expert captains and volunteer naturalists

  • -Snack bars featuring hot food, full bar and souvenirs for purchase

  • - Climate-controlled indoor seating

  • -Spacious sun deck seating with tons of rail space all around the ship for great viewing

  • -Entertaining video documentary

Summary

If you love whales, dolphins, sea lions & sea birds, hop on board for an unforgettable adventure! Speed out to sea on a comfortable yacht with indoor and outdoor seating, on-board experts from The San Diego Natural History Museum and a fully-stocked snack bar. 

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point

Pier 2, 970 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

San Diego is one of the best locations to watch whales year-round! Gray Whales migrate winter to spring from feeding grounds in Alaskan waters to calving lagoons in Baja California and back. In summer, the legendary Blue Whales - the largest animals on Earth - and Humpback Whales commonly feed off-shore of the San Diego coast. We also often spot Minke Whales, Fin Whales, and large pods of Dolphins. Occasionally we even see Pilot Whales, False Killer Whales , Sperm Whales and Killer Whales on our cruises! We see up to five kinds of dolphins on our cruises in pods of varying sizes to megapods!  Features professional live narration on marine life from our expert captains and volunteer naturalists from the San Diego Natural History Museum.

What’s included?

  • -3.5 hour Whale Watching excursion in San Diego

  • -Comfortable outdoor and indoor seating

  • -Informative narration on whales and migration

  • -Entertaining video documentary

  • -Port and Service Fees

  • -Local taxes

  • -Beverages, bottled water, and snacks

Things to know

Before you book

  • -Children 3 and younger are complimentary.

  • -This cruise is wheelchair accessible.

Before you go

  • -If no whale is sighted, a "Whale Check," good for another whale-watching or harbor tour, will be issued.

  • -Boarding is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

  • -You should bring sunscreen.

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff

All guests are required to wear masks/face coverings when on board as they are interacting with others who are not members of their household. Cloth face coverings are not required under on young children under age 2, and anyone who has trouble breathing.

About operator:

City Cruises, one of two sub-brands under City Experiences’ expansive portfolio of water- and land-based experience companies, operate dining, sightseeing and private events across 22 destinations in the U.S., Canada and the UK.