Oceanside Coastal Expeditions: Intimate Dolphin & Whale Watching
4.8
72 Ratings
Oceanside

Embark on an intimate and exhilarating dolphin and whale watching adventure with Oceanside Coastal Expeditions. Get up close and personal with these incredible marine mammals in our local waters.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oceanside Harbor Village - This destination offers a unique and thrilling experience for visitors, providing a rare chance to get up close to some of the most amazing marine mammals in the coastal waters of Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Encinitas, all without the hassle of a crowded boat.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Cruise
Additional Information

Prepare to encounter nature’s majestic giants up close like never before! Unlike crowded tours, our intimate setting offers an unmatched experience, allowing you to observe these magnificent creatures up close. Our expert guides, knowledgeable in marine biology, will share captivating insights into the fascinating behaviors of these gentle giants. With…

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Location
Oceanside Coastal Expeditions
South Harbor Drive
Our ticket kiosk is located outside of the Oceanside Sea Center (315S Harbor Dr)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(72 Ratings)
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Thomas_a
Jul 16, 2025
Great time, Nate's a... - Great time, Nate's a great guide. No whales, but we played in a pod of 900 or so dolphins for quite some time.
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Craig917
Jul 16, 2025
Don’t miss this - Excellent time. Worth every penny. Daughter said best experience of her life. Time of year will determine what you will see but we were fine with hundreds of dolphins that you can almost touch. Very good friendly captain too.
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Theandros
Jul 8, 2025
Five Stars - Without a doubt, I would highly recommend this tour. We had an amazing time. Nate was terrific and very knowledgeable. We saw what felt like thousands of dolphins. It was a beautiful day on the boat and the weather was picture perfect.
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Erin
Jul 4, 2025
Absolutely Amazing! - I typically do not take time to write reviews but this experience was so unbelievably amazing I need to take the time to explain. My husband and I did this adventure today and I was going to be happy to see a dolphin. Not only did we see a dolphin we drove among a pod of several hundred and the captain encouraged us to get very close to the sides even to hang a leg over to get even closer. We were able to join the dolphin pod as dolphins swam, leaped, and talked alongside, infront, and behind the back. It was incredible!!! We even saw a stingray, a shark fin from a distance, and a huge sunfish! The captain was funny and well educated in marine biology and I learned so much. I highly recommend.
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Antonio_g
Jun 2, 2025
Nate was our tour guide.... - Nate was our tour guide. Was super experienced and knowledgeable. Family friendly. Had a great time seeing multiple species of whales and thousands of dolphins!
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865dallasg
May 27, 2025
Get out there and have some FUN! - Absolutely amazing event. Great time on the water with Nate and made friends out of strangers on the waves. Chilled with dolphins and enjoyed the beautiful views for the entirety of the trip. My wife and I have gone several different times over the past 3 years and despite knowing that this is nature and nothing is guaranteed, we've always encountered spectacular views of varying types of wildlife and have always left the boat with smiles on our faces and great memories.
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Wes_r
May 22, 2025
Tons of dolphins and... - Tons of dolphins and whales to see. Nate, our guide, was amazing!! Would highly recommend. Very informative
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Wendy_k
May 20, 2025
One with the Ocean - We were excited to be on the ocean and to potentially view dolphins, whales, and sea lions. We did see sea lions, however the whales and dolphins were being shy ☺️. Nate took us to all the places by following the clue of nature, yet the wild one must have had a big weekend and slept in on our early Monday tour. 🤣 2 family members were from Africa and were thrilled with being on the ocean and felt safe in Nate’s capable hands. (They do not swim). All in all it was a wonderful experience, and the music an added bonus. Wendy
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Diana_v
Apr 6, 2025
Excellent tour! Highly recommend - 6 person boat, plus captain. Great energy, better eye for marine life sightings. Experienced a pod of 2-3 thousand dolphins, and 3 fin whales. Captain Nathan was excellently at finding the wildlife, and telling us all about it as we took in the sights.
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Z2314rhemilyf
Mar 27, 2025
Unforgettable Experience - This was the highlight to our trip! We saw hundreds of dolphins in close proximity as they swam along side the boat. We even got a glimpse of three grey whales and the Captian was very informative. This experience was nothing but smiles and laughter!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).