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 experience! Great captain, crew and guide. They knew exactly where to go to see gray whales and common dolphins, and had so much knowledge on the area and animals.”
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.
“It was beautiful! Super excited that we were able to see THE BLUE WHALES!! Allison was GREAT the only thing I would suggest is maybe a better sound system because it was really hard to hear her! Other than that it was a great experience!”
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 tour was great, although we didn't get to see the grey whale, we did see a pod of Dolphins, sealions and different seabirds and the day was sunny and gorgeous. perfect time to be out on the ocean.”
Experience San Diego's wildlife up close with a 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Expert guides, scenic views, and family-friendly fun await.
“We saw many, many dolphins. A group of dolphins accompanied us for a few minutes. They seemed to be having a lot of fun. We also saw a huge group of sea lions. And of course many species of birds. The boat went far out…”
Experience San Diego's marine wildlife with a 4-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Sightings, expert guides, and stunning coastal views await.
“We didn't see any dolphins or whales, and because of that we were given a voucher for a future trip.”
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 got to see whales migrating toward Alaska. We were charged for 4 people; but Viator refunded the charges for 2 people back to our credit card. So, this is $63.46 for 2 people!!! Parking is next door and is $15.00 for 6 hours on…”
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 Staff. Smooth boat ride.. saw 4 whales and other ocean life!”
Experience intimate whale and dolphin watching in San Diego with expert guides, stunning wildlife sightings, and a personalized small-group adventure.
“This tour was awesome- highly recommend a small boat tour and our captain was excellent. We saw gray whales, dolphins and sea lions.”
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.
“I took a morning tour while visiting from out of state. Melissa was an incredible marine biologist who shared a ton of information with us. Captain Quinn was engaging and extremely skilled at creating animal experiences that were wonderful for the passengers and respectful of…”
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.
“Great tour. Didn’t see whales, but a bunch of dolphins and sea lions. Captain was awesome, went with my 11 year old son.”
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.
“Sadly no whales but lots of dolphins. The captain and crew were fun. Ship was roomy. Beautiful day at sea. Beverages available. Seas were calm and we saw a lot of sea creatures.”
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.
“Fun, informative and entertaining. It was great to hear the stories and learn the history of the house and early San Diego history.”
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.
“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.