San Diego Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventure

Why choose this San Diego tour ?

Enjoy the best sightseeing on the San Diego Bay—with a professionally narrated tour provided by The San Diego Natural History Museum of San Diego’s whale-watching hot spots. Join us on the water as we search for Gray Whales (winter), Blue Whales (Summer), Minke Whales, Fin Whales, dolphins, sea lions, marine birds and much more!
As we cruise, we’ll see up-close views of the bay’s wildlife as well as iconic landmarks from a new perspective. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture all the sights in photos and video.
If some type of whale is not sighted on your whale watching cruise, you will receive a pass good to return for a Whale Watching Cruise or Harbor Cruise from City Cruises San Diego.

NOTE: The whale watching vessel cruises in the open ocean. Our yacht is the most comfortable yacht in San Diego, due to stabilizers that greatly reduce the yacht’s motion.

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Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • 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.
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Options To Choose for Your Trip:

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San Diego Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventure Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

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

Not Included

  • Food and drinks (available to purchase onboard)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Special Instructions:

    Check in at Pier Two, 970 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego CA. 92101. Harbor Dr at Broadway St
    Your reservation is only valid for the time slot booked.

    Winter Whale Watching: Dec-April
    Morning Cruise
    BOARD: 9:15am | CRUISE: 9:30am – 1:00pm
    Afternoon Cruise
    BOARD: 1:15pm | CRUISE: 1:30pm – 5:00pm

    Summer whale Watching:
    BOARD: 8:45am | CRUISE: 9:00am – 1:00pm

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by City Cruises California.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Los_Angeles.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 138 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.