Whale Watching: Intimate Marine Adventure
4.8
77 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
(77 Ratings)
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Joseph_r
Sep 28, 2025
Hanging with the Dolphins! - It was a very cool experience. Never saw so many dolphins in my life! Boat captain was awesome and made the experience very enjoyable. I highly recommend it!
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Derek0969
Aug 30, 2025
Great experience! - Absolutely one of the best things we have done as a family. Our captain Nate was excellent, very friendly and informative.
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Colby_s
Aug 7, 2025
Great captain on the boat... - Great captain on the boat very personable and knowledgeable about the wildlife. Got to see sea lions, a sunfish and atleast four groups of dolphins, whales weren’t quite out during the tour but it was still an amazing experience highly recommend you take this tour!
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Jamie_t
Jul 28, 2025
Fun tour and sooo many dolphins! - It was a fun experience, saw hundreds of dolphins, numerous pods. Nate was our captain and was great! Very knowledgeable and fun. We didn’t see a whale, but those guys will appear when they choose. Overall a great experience! Wear sunscreen 🙂
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Connie_s
Jul 27, 2025
We'll be back! - We had a great time. We knew we wouldn't see whales, as it's the wrong season. But Nick was amazing and found of a huge pod of dolphins! The up close and personal experience of the smaller boat combined with Nick's expertise, made this an unforgettable experience! We'll be back in November for a repeat trip!
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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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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).