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A whale's tail breaching the water. 1
A whale breaching the ocean surface. 2
Two sharks swimming in the ocean. 3
A person pointing at the ocean from a boat deck. 4
A large white and black boat named 'Marietta' with passengers on deck, sailing on the water with a city skyline in the background. 5
By Flagship Cruises & Events

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Features

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Overview

    • Thrilling opportunity to see the migration of grey whales
    • Chance to see whales swimming & breaching in Pacific Ocean
    • Spacious & modern vessel offers indoor & outdoor seating
    • Narrator on board
    • Experienced captain ensures guaranteed whale sightings

Activity location

  • Downtown San Diego
    • 990 North Harbor Drive
    • 92132, San Diego, California, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Flagship Cruises & Events
    • 990 North Harbor Drive
    • 92132, San Diego, California, United States of America

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided whale-watching tour
  • Inclusions
    Live tour commentary provided in English

Know before you book

    • Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
    • Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
    • If you are prone to motion sickness, please take necessary precaution. Consult a medical professional before taking any medication.
    • This activity is wheelchair accessible with advance notice.
    • Grey whale migration lasts from December to April, with the best months being December and January.
    • Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked cruise start time.
    • Indoor and Outdoor Seating
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

What you can expect

  • Lean against the rail of a spacious ship and gaze out at choppy waters, looking for the telltale blast of sea spray emanating from the blowholes of majestic grey whales. Every year, approximately 20,000 whales travel from Alaska to Baja California. Catch them as they pass by San Diego on this thrilling tour.

    Leave the city skyline behind as you wander the deck of a spacious and modern whale-watching vessel, looking for the perfect vantage point for spotting grey whales. With indoor and outdoor viewing available, there are plenty of places to get comfortable and wait for the fun to start.

    Scan the horizon as your captain sets a course for the best sites, just outside the waters of San Diego Bay. When they finally appear, grab your camera and capture the moment. Count their numbers as they gracefully arc through the water, keeping your eyes peeled for any calves that might be travelling with them. If you’re lucky, you might even see an energetic adult leap out of the ocean, breaching in a stunning demonstration of power.

    With guaranteed sightings, you're sure not to return to the marina disappointed.

Location

Activity location

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    Downtown San Diego
    • 990 North Harbor Drive
    • 92132, San Diego, California, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Flagship Cruises & Events
    • 990 North Harbor Drive
    • 92132, San Diego, California, United States of America