San Diego Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour
4.3
15 Ratings
San Diego
Experience an exclusive and intimate whale and dolphin watching tour in San Diego. Get up close to these majestic creatures on a fast and safe boat with 360-degree views.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Adventure Whale Watching San Diego Tours - Ditch the slow, crowded boats and embark on an exciting 2.5 - 3 hour wildlife safari with front-row seats to the action! We will take you out into the ocean to look for whales, dolphins, sea lions, and other marine wildlife. Join one of our daily, public tours, or reserve the entire boat for a custom, private whale-watching experience!
What's Included
  • Complimentary Snow Suites
  • Life Jackets
  • Expert Tour Guides
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Experience close encounters with whales and dolphins in our year-round ocean expedition! Our exhilarating, small-capacity boats, carrying 6 to 10 passengers, offer the most private and personalized guided tours in San Diego!

Our former military vessels are the swiftest and securest, offering the greatest probability of spotting marine life with the added benefit of no seasickness and comprehensive views from every position onboard.

We cater to varied boat trip preferences including whale and dolphin spotting, exploratory tours of the San Diego Bay, trips to Mexican islands, spectator and event services, and all sorts of customized private charters.

Location
Adventure Whale Watching San Diego Tours
Harbor Island Drive
1. Park in the self-parking lot of the Sheraton hotel 2. Walk through the Marina Tower lobby 3. Exit out the back doors 4. Follow the walkway past the pool on your right 5. Enter the marina gate on the left and walk down the ramp 6. We are located on the water in the floating red roof building!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.3
(15 Ratings)
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Maria_o
Mar 22, 2024
Great experience! - Amazing experience, saw a whale and lots of dolphins. The team was very nice and knowledgeable. The people with us were a nice family who we had pleasant Interactions with .
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Djl3131
Mar 22, 2024
Perfect afternoon - Great afternoon Brick was an excellent skipper Though we didnt get to see any whales we saw an abundance of dolphins as well as seals during the afternoon It was a perfect afternoon and i would highly recommend !
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Toby_m
Mar 14, 2024
Not your average whale watch - Unfortunately we were unable to find a whale but it was a blast. The boat was a 6 seater zodiac which in itself was fun. We did see a dolphin and many sea lions close up. The captain, Kyle, was informative and humorous. I highly recommend
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Terri_t
Mar 9, 2024
Incredible!! - This was a phenomenal experience . Captain Rick was determined to find us whales and dolphins and he did not fail. We got very close to 4-5 gray whales and were able to see them very close up. Then he found hundreds of dolphins - Bottle Nose and the very rare white Risso dolphin. The Captain said he only sees the Rissos 4 times a year. The boat is fast with only 6 passengers and is a lot of fun ( but cold). I would highly recommend Captain Rick- he found these rare animals on his own instinct and was very knowledgeable.
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Lorna_r
Feb 19, 2024
Great fun!!! - Got really lucky the day we went out with Captain Bree! She was fantastic giving us just the right amount of information, ensuring our safety, and getting us as close as legally possible to the sealife. Ride in the Zodiac was a thrill, too!
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Shannon_v
Jan 21, 2024
Salty Adventure - Our Captain Kyle was amazing…. Made the most out of a rainy day and challenging conditions. He found us our whales and dolphins and a boat called Orca!!! Soaked but overall an amazing day! Thank you….
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Mita_m
Jan 13, 2024
Amazing experience - We saw a baby and mama grey whales, dolphins and sea lions! It very funny experience! Really recommended
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Chloekg619ne
Dec 26, 2023
Electric Whale Sightings with Captain Kyle - What a wonderful experience. I went solo and Captain Kyle made me feel so safe and comfortable. We saw a plethora of wildlife, most exciting for me was the grey whale. Would highly recommend this trip for any ocean, wildlife, or whale lover! Guaranteed to be beautiful.
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Wisctwins
Jan 14, 2024
Whale and dolphin tour - The trip was awesome! Saw beautiful grey whales, dolphins and sea lions! Only down side was it was suppose to be a 3 hour trip but we were only out for a little over 2 hours - would have liked to stayed out on the water longer. Captain was very knowledgeable and very friendly!!
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Smurfilicious
Oct 3, 2023
The ocean is a fun place to explore! - My dad came up with the idea of going whale watching! We were advised that there were only 3 people booked for our tour and they would not be able to go unless there were a minimum of 4 people. Luckily, our 4th person booked and we were on our way! What a fun, fast boat ride out to the middle of nowhere! It does get chilly out there so definitely bring a warm hoodie or use the suit they offer for free. Unfortunately, we did not see any whales, although there were signs of possibilities, but we knew it's only by chance. We saw a HUGE pod of common dolphins swimming and jumping all around us! Of course we also saw the sea lions, birds, pelicans, etc. Hopefully, we will be able to do this tour again in the future with more sightings.
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