San Diego Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise Highlights
Take the chance to see the majestic gray whales, blue whales, and dolphins on the waters of the Pacific Ocean
Be on lookout for beautiful Humpback and Minke whales, Pacific White-Sided, and Bottlenose Dolphins
Experienced crew will help you spot sea lions, sunfish & marine birds such as Herons and Pelicans
Enjoy the sights of the stunning San Diego from the waters on the whale watching cruise
San Diego Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise Overview
Activity Location: Pier 2, 970 North Harbor Drive, San Diego Harbour, San Diego
Activity Timings: 9 AM onwards
Activity Duration: up to 4 hours
About San Diego Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise:
Go on a cruise in the waters of the Pacific from San Diego and grab the chance to see blue whales, and gray whales in their natural environment. Take a look at the beautiful coastline and skyline of San Diego from the waters. Learn about marine life in the local waters of San Diego from a professional captain and crew.
About the Activity:
- Embark on a cruise to see the magnificent whales, dolphins and other marine life that lives in or passes by the waters of San Diego.
- San Diego is one of the best places in the world to whale watch.
- Gray whales migrate during winter-spring time from Alaska to California.
- Blue whales feed off-shore of the San Diego coastline in the summers.
- See pods of various dolphins like Bottle Nose Dolphin, Risso’s, Common, Pacific White-Sided Dolphins.
- Try to spot more marine life such as sea lions, and sunfish.
- Take a look at numerous marine birds like Herons, Terns, Pelicans, and Gulls.
- You might also be able to see a calf traveling with a mother whale.
- Know more about the marine life of the region and waters from an expert captain and crew who work at San Diego Natural History Museum.
- Don't forget to take a look at the beautiful coastline of San Diego.
How to Reach?
- By Car: It is a 6 min car drive from city center to the activity location via Broadway.
- By Walk: The activity location is 0.9 miles from city center and it takes around 19 minutes of walking to reach via Broadway.
Select Package Options
Whale and Dolphin Watching Summer Cruise
Whale and Dolphin Watching Winter Cruise
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Know Before You Go for San Diego Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
- This experience is free for kids up to 3 years of age. Children of ages 4 to 12 will be charged a child ticket. People over 12 years old will have to avail of an adult ticket.
- Coast Guard regulations require a photo ID upon boarding.
- All international participants will have to share passport and visa details on arrival.
- Note that the access to outer decks is via stairs only, this cruise is temporarily not wheelchair accessible due to outdoor seating restrictions.
- Food and drinks can be purchased on board and are not included in the price of the tour.
- Please do not carry any luggage or large bags.