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“Loved this so much. The boat itself is worth it, and then BONUS to see the sea life. The team is so informed, caring, thoughtful, and wonderful teachers.”
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.
“We went out into the ocean. Saw a whale spouting in the distance. The highlight was coming into a huge amount of porpoise, jumping and playing. We stayed with them for at least 1/2 hour”
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.
“We saw two pods of grey whales on Feb 4. We had a small group on board so everyone has a front row seat. Could see the large boat being less enjoyable if it was at capacity. Guide helped direct us so we were in…”
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.
“Excellent trip! We didn’t see any whales but we saw a huge pod of dolphins. True to their word, Hornblower gave us vouchers to return within 1 year to see the whales. The crew was very professional and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time on…”
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.
“Weather was great, very informative, saw whales, dolphins, sea lions. Staff was great and food was good”
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.
“Great guides, great price, great tour. Definetly recommend going!”
Experience intimate whale and dolphin watching in San Diego with expert guides, stunning wildlife sightings, and a personalized small-group adventure.
“We had the best time with Ray as our guide/Captain. We saw a huge pod of dolphins within the first 15 minutes of the trip and also found a Minke whale later on. My kids enjoyed it so much!! It's over of the coolest experiences…”
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.
“We really enjoyed the trip. We saw many whales and some dolphins. There was lots of good information.”
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.
“A fantastic boat to observe the wildlife. The marine biologist did a fantastic job of describing the wildlife. We saw four gray whales and four different species of dolphins by the dozen and two different species of sea lions. The boat was much faster than…”
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.
“This was a phenomenal experience . Captain Rick was determined to find us whales and dolphins and he did not fail. We got very close to 4-5 gray whales and were able to see them very close up. Then he found hundreds of dolphins -…”
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.
“Too many people per tour. Felt rushed. Photos allowed, but too rushed to take all you would like. Rooms are small so it was like a game of Tetris in dimly lit rooms. I wouldn’t tell anyone that’s puss a must see while in San…”
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.
“Knowledgeable staff. Lots of stuff to look at. Unfortunately no ghosts to be seen. Probably because it was day time”
Sea caves, sails and a zoo that set the standard, all in shirtsleeve weather.