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City Cruises San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventure

Location San Diego, California, USA
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Overview

The San Diego Bay Whale Watching Cruise offers an unforgettable opportunity to witness majestic marine life in their natural habitat. This professionally narrated tour showcases the stunning beauty of the bay while searching for Gray Whales, Blue Whales, dolphins, and more.

  • 🐋 Spot Gray Whales in winter and Blue Whales in summer, along with Minke Whales and Fin Whales.
  • 🌊 Enjoy up-close views of dolphins, sea lions, and various marine birds as you cruise through the bay.
  • 📸 Capture incredible sights with ample opportunities for photos and videos throughout the tour.
  • 🛥️ Experience the most comfortable yacht in San Diego, featuring stabilizers that minimize motion for a smooth ride.
  • 📚 Benefit from expert narration by Captains and Volunteer Naturalists from the San Diego Natural History Museum.
  • 🍽️ Food and drinks are available for purchase onboard, ensuring you stay refreshed during your cruise.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible, accommodating guests with mobility needs or those using strollers.
  • 🚏 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the meeting point.
  • 🧒 Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, with special seating arrangements for infants required.
  • 🔄 If no whales are sighted, receive a pass to return for a Whale Watching Cruise or Harbor Cruise from City Cruises San Diego.

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Winter Whale Watch
Cruise
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Three Hours (Dec-April) Four Hours (June-Sept) Whale Watching Cruise on the San Diego Bay
  • Spectacular views of the city skyline and local landmarks, including whales, dolphins and sea lions
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Expert narration by Captains and Volunteer Naturalists from the San Diego Natural History Museum
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase onboard)

Meeting point
Boards at Pier 2 with ACE parking lots on the pier next to the USS Midway Museum. Winter Whale: Morning | Board 9:15am Cruise 9:30am - 1:00pm Afternoon | Board 1:15pm Cruise 1:30pm - 5:00pm Summer Whale: Morning | Board 8:45am Cruise 9:00am - 1:00pm
Return details
Boards at Pier 2 with ACE parking lots on the pier next to the USS Midway Museum. Winter Whale: Morning | Board 9:15am Cruise 9:30am - 1:00pm Afternoon | Board 1:15pm Cruise 1:30pm - 5:00pm Summer Whale: Morning | Board 8:45am Cruise 9:00am - 1:00pm

Whale and dolphin watching. As we cruise, we’ll see up-close views of the bay's wildlife as well as iconic landmarks from a new perspective. Onboard our staff will provide live narration and details about the aquatic life and landmarks we pass for a truly memorable experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture all the sights in photos and video.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are Personal Floatation Devices on board for all guests, as per Coast Guard requirements. You do not need to wear life vest or the provided PFD's during the course of this cruise. However, if you would prefer to have children wear the PFD's during the course of the cruise, please advise so at the time of booking in the Special Requirements box.
  • Please let us know if you require a wheelchair accessible cruise so that we can confirm that your requested cruise date has wheelchair accessible departures.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes prior to departure.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    City Cruises San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventure

    Location San Diego, California, USA
    Experience unavailable
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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