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Whale tail splashing to view from cruise in San Diego Californina
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Whale Watching Cruise
Whale Watching Cruise

Whale Watching Cruise

By Flagship Cruises & Events
4.3 out of 5
Features
Overview
  • Thrilling opportunity to see the migration of gray 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

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided whale-watching tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive 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.
  • Gray 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

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 gray 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 gray 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 traveling 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.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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