Luxury Whale Watching: Intimate Catamaran Cruise

Experience the thrill of luxury whale watching on our 50’ pristine Catamaran Yacht. Get up-close views of giant blue whales, humpback whales, and mega pods of dolphins. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Balboa Fun Zone - All guests will check in at Davey’s Locker and pick their boarding pass up from the office. The office will then direct all guests to the appropriate line where the crew will grab all guests and direct them to the vessel.
What's Included
  • Facility fees included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Binoculars
  • Parking
Additional Information

Aboard our immaculate 50-foot Catamaran Yacht, our consistently low number of passengers ensures a bespoke oceanic adventure. Our lavish whale watching cruises achieve an ideal equilibrium of stunning maritime features, and expansive observation platforms which enable you and your kin to witness fascinating sea mammals including colossal blue whales,…

Location
400 Main St
Main Street
Davey's Locker is located within the Historic Balboa Pavilion- adjacent to Harborside Restaurant and the Catalina Flyer. Guests must arrive AT LEAST 1 Hour prior to your departure time for parking and check - in purposes.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(143 Ratings)
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Sheri_h
Oct 9, 2025
Dolphin Glory - We didn’t see any whales but witnessed two dolphin pods coming together. It was an amazing experience!
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Omega_man37
Oct 5, 2025
October afternoon whale watching. - The female crew on 10/4/25 @ 12:30 did a fabulous job. Very informative and hospitable. Because of their knowledge and determination, we were actually able to see a humpback surface a few different times.
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191rileyj
Sep 21, 2025
No whales but dolphins galore - I was feeling a little bummed at first when the captain told us that the last two boats did not see anything at all…however, about 5 minutes outside the harbor, we ran into a pod of ~500 common dolphins!!!! It really was an incredible sight, and we stayed with them for quite some time. The captain was a great source of facts and cultivated an enjoyable experience overall - despite the lack of whales.
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Lee-familyof5
Sep 2, 2025
Dolphins out the wazooooo….. - Great tour! Great tour operators and very nice boat! We saw a pod of 300-500 dolphins and it was the most wonderful site! Definitely recommend and we can’t wait to go again!
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Jon_d
Sep 1, 2025
Captain Larry is very... - Captain Larry is very knowledgeable when it comes to wildlife in the ocean and surrounding coastal area.
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F1858xtwendyb
Aug 30, 2025
A great way to spend an afternoon - Didn’t see any whales , but boy the Dolphins were amazing! We saw a couple of pods of hundreds of dolphins and they really put on an incredible show! The captain of our boat made sure we got plenty of time with them and made the trip really worthwhile
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Colleenlr7
Aug 29, 2025
Unforgettable - Loved it. Fun, informative and exactly what I needed to relax and recharge. We enjoyed it so much that we went twice in one week.
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Roseann_d
Oct 5, 2025
No whales not luxurious - Nice ride out to ocean. Staff was nice. No whales. Boat is not a luxury yacht but a catamaran. Got wet and saw dolphins and seal lions. Long wait on line and valet charges to park.
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Kentmq8080xm
Oct 2, 2025
We will head to Hawaii for whale watching - No whales, or dolphins. That was a disappointment. We toured out pretty far. The boat was well maintained. Had my brother with me made the day memorable. Saw some sea lions.
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Jenkayparker
Sep 9, 2025
Soaking wet and disappointed - The website does not help passengers prepare for this boat. The gallery has limited viewing options. There is no seating in the back and only 12 people can be in the top. That leaves the front of the boat. It is the splash zone and we were soaked. We didn’t know we should have rain ponchos. An elderly woman sat with us and was also very unprepared. We had to return to the dock due to a medical emergency. We saw nothing but lots of water. We have a return trip voucher because our trip was canceled but honestly, I won’t return to this boat.
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From $69
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).