San Diego
The whale trips: gray whales migrating past all winter, blue whales feeding offshore in summer and dolphin pods running to the hundreds. Few coasts offer whales essentially year round; this one does.
Experience San Diego’s marine life on a 4-hour sailing whale watching cruise aboard a historic schooner, with expert guides and whale sighting guarantees.
Most Popular“Check-in was seamless, boarding was organized. We took the 11:00 tour which was apparently a good choice because we saw a total of seven whales. The entire crew was professional and friendly and made sure everyone had a great view. Our crew leader was exceptional…”
Discover San Diego’s marine life with a 2-3 hour whale-watching tour. Spot whales, dolphins, and sea lions with expert guides from Mission Bay.
“Crew was wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable! Lots of information about animal behaviors. Had several whale and many dolphin sightings ☺️”
Experience San Diego's marine life on a 3.5-hour whale watching tour with expert guides, stunning views, and a chance to see gray whales and dolphins.
“The whole experience was wonderful. The staff were very professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We had a great time and saw some incredible wildlife.”
Experience San Diego's wildlife up close with a 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Expert guides, scenic views, and family-friendly fun await.
“Saw blue whale, and many common dolphins. Wonderful trip”
Experience San Diego's marine wildlife with a 4-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Sightings, expert guides, and stunning coastal views await.
“Parking is an issue..Narrators from museum only super on one level. Would have liked to hear what they were saying. Had a very nice time.”
Experience the thrill of whale and dolphin sightings on a 4-hour San Diego boat tour. Learn about marine life with expert guides, spotting whales, seals, and seabirds.
“We has a few hiccups during the trip but the good help from the staff got us thru and were able to give us options and very good results at the end like nothing had happened !! Thank you Viator for being there for us…”
Discover San Diego’s marine wonders on a 3-hour whale watching cruise. Spot whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seabirds aboard a modern boat with indoor and outdoor seating.
“We had a wonderful experience on our whale-watching tour! The staff were very welcoming and professional, and the boat’s facilities were modern and comfortable. The volunteers were knowledgeable and shared interesting information about the different whale species at the end of the trip. Although we…”
Experience intimate whale and dolphin watching in San Diego with expert guides, stunning wildlife sightings, and a personalized small-group adventure.
“Had a great time. We saw 2-3 whales. Dolphins swam along side the boat. Ray was very professional, and knowledgeable and very friendly.”
Experience up-close marine wildlife on San Diego’s Legacy whale watching tour. See whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seabirds in a relaxed 3-hour adventure.
“Best day of my life! No sea sickness, 3 whales, 1000 dolphins, sea lions, many birds and service on a boat for 3 hours!!! They were informative and knew where to hit the best views! I'll never forget this!!! Ever!!!”
Discover San Diego’s marine wildlife on a 3.5-hour whale and dolphin cruise aboard a luxury vessel, guided by expert naturalists for an unforgettable experience.
“Fantastic experience from start to finish. The crew was very friendly and you could tell the experience by the way they addressed everyone on the ship and conducted themselves. The ship itself was very clean and honestly handled itself well, had minimal rocking even though…”
Experience San Diego’s marine wildlife on a 3-hour small-group boat tour. Spot whales, dolphins, and sea lions with expert guides from $139.
“Got really lucky the day we went out with Captain Bree! She was fantastic giving us just the right amount of information, ensuring our safety, and getting us as close as legally possible to the sealife. Ride in the Zodiac was a thrill, too!”
Spend 4 hours on a comfortable yacht in San Diego, spotting whales, dolphins, and sea lions. Enjoy complimentary snacks, expert guides, and stunning ocean views.
“We saw a couple of humpbacks and seals”
Discover San Diego’s haunted history on the guided night tour of the Whaley House—an engaging mix of spooky tales, history, and authentic charm for around $19.
“It was a lot of fun .. and very informative on the history of San Diego.. we loved it! Had a great time”
Experience San Diego's stunning marine life with a 3.5-hour luxury whale watching tour aboard the Peregrine, with expert guides and a sighting guarantee.
“Excellent had the best day 🤩 staff were very informative & friendly”
Discover San Diego’s historic Whaley House with a self-guided tour for $14, exploring early California history and ghostly legends in around 30 minutes.
“Very fun exploring the Whaley house the small tour was informative and staff was very friendly and answering all questions”
Sea caves, sails and a zoo that set the standard, all in shirtsleeve weather.