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“It was an awesome experience, with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff that made it a memorable and thoroughly enjoyable excursion. We saw several wales and lots of marine life. It completely exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend that you experience this for…”
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 amazing! Warm with no wind and only 1-2 foot swells. We saw grey whales, common dolphins and white sided dolphins. There was plenty of space on the boat for everyone to get a look at the animals. The crew on board were…”
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.
“Captain was great consistently providing info throughout whale watch excursion. Biology guide also did well using props of whale’s vertebrae, and examples of food they eat. Boat was real nice and relatively smooth. Bartender was friendly and knowledgeable, nice amenity to have a bar onboard.”
Experience San Diego's wildlife up close with a 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Expert guides, scenic views, and family-friendly fun await.
“Very nice experience, saw a number of whales and dolphins. Crew very knowledgeable and helpful”
Experience San Diego's marine wildlife with a 4-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Sightings, expert guides, and stunning coastal views await.
“Went on Aug 5th, 2019 with family of 4 (two daughters 6 and 3 years old) Saw three pods of dolphins with largest pod around 50 dolphins. The dolphins swam and zooped around the boat for quite a bit. The girls enjoyed ‘em. We did…”
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 had an awesome experience ! My 9 year old love it! We loved the fact that we where able to move around.”
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.
“So many whales and dolphins, and the naturalists on board were excellent. A really phenomenal experience for our family!”
Experience intimate whale and dolphin watching in San Diego with expert guides, stunning wildlife sightings, and a personalized small-group adventure.
“This was an amazing experience! The boat ride was so much fun! We did not see any whales, out of season, but we had an amazing time thanks to Ray. Our Captain was incredibly knowledgeable about all the marine life as he’s studied and lived…”
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.
“Very well organized. Tour guide and crew were very knowledgeable about the environment. We saw marine life, but no whales. That is nature, can’t guarantee a whale. We received 50% off to come back on another trip. I would book with Legacy again.”
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.
“Great experience. No whale sightings but found a super pod of dolphins! Very cool! Cam from the crew was very helpful. I started to feel sea sick inside the boat, suggested I go sit outside the cabin on a bench, immediately felt better. Thank you…”
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.
“Captain Chris was great! He worked hard to try to locate some whales. Last minute we were able to see a great whale and a pod of dolphins. These boats are surprisingly smooth. We didnt get wet at all. Great experience!!”
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.
“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.
“Amazing whale watching experience! Great atmosphere on board and an unforgettable trip. We saw whales, dolphins, and sea lions 🐋🐬🦭. The team put in a lot of effort to make sure we had a fantastic experience. Highly recommended!”
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.
“Shep was GREAT! So informative and made our experience so much better knowing the fascinating history.”
Sea caves, sails and a zoo that set the standard, all in shirtsleeve weather.