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“Amazing day! Crew were very knowledgeable and friendly. The boat (the America) was immaculate. We were fortunate enough to see 3 whales! They provided snacks and sodas/water during our 4 hour sail. Definitely bring layers, as it was brisk on the ocean.”
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.
“Our trip was mid January and we had a great time. We were able to see 3 grey whales on our trip for a good 45 min. Other trips have recorded to see multiple whales and dolphins as well. Super nice staff and they even…”
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.
“Thx again for a fantiastic Trip!Cpt. Kevin and his Crew are amazing. We were lucky to see a whale and dolphins. Thx for the fantastic experience.”
Experience San Diego's wildlife up close with a 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Expert guides, scenic views, and family-friendly fun await.
“Fun! No whales that day, but hundreds of dolphins. The family was captivated (including two 16 year old boys!)”
Experience San Diego's marine wildlife with a 4-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Sightings, expert guides, and stunning coastal views await.
“Informative and fun way to explore the bay. Perfect for families or a date.”
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.
“Great tour, saw about 100 dolphins, several seals, and a fin whale. Comfortable ride and boat. The guides were very helpful.”
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.
“An amazing experience We got to see whales and dolphins 👌🏼”
Experience intimate whale and dolphin watching in San Diego with expert guides, stunning wildlife sightings, and a personalized small-group adventure.
“It was an amazing experience. Alyssa was great. We would definitely recommend and do again in a heartbeat”
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.
“Really enjoyed this cruise! Great crew- spotted dolphins and a number of Right whales. We saw several blows, as well as the backs and tails of the whales. They had a great hale researcher on our cruise to share information and answer questions.”
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.
“Being in the water alone would have been a great way to spend a day but seeing all the dolphins and a whale was even better. The crew were nice and knowledgeable.”
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.
“It didn’t really last 3 hours as advertised. The Captain was nice, but was hard to hear as sometimes surrounding noise is loud and he didn’t have a voice that projects. We sat in the back of a six person boat and missed out on…”
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.
“Excellent guides. Great information. And she shared her photos, which was very helpful.”
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.
“We really enjoyed the tour, we had Archer for our guide, he was funny and very informative, definitely recommend this tour!”
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.
“Staff members were super nice, the boat tour was great and we have seen three grey whales and a lot of dolphins!”
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.