San Diego Whale Watching: Marine Life Adventure

Explore San Diego’s vibrant waters on a whale and dolphin tour. Witness majestic marine life year-round aboard the comfortable Peregrine vessel.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Diego - Climb aboard Peregrine, the top whale watching vessel in San Diego Bay, for an unforgettable marine journey! Our expert-guided tours take you into the vibrant waters off Southern California to observe amazing wildlife—including gray whales, blue whales, humpbacks, dolphins, sea lions, seabirds, and more. Enjoy a comfortable cruise with…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • On-board restrooms
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Landing and/or facility fees
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the lively waters of San Diego with us, the top choice for memorable whale and dolphin experiences. Onboard the spacious 82-foot vessel, Peregrine, observe whales throughout the year, including the magnificent blue whales in summer and gray whales in winter, along with various playful dolphin species, all led by a dedicated crew passionate about…

Location
2803 Emerson St
Emerson Street
Check-in/meeting point is at the H&M Landing building. **When facing the water** this is located to the left of Point Loma Seafoods and to the right of Mitch's Seafood/Point Loma Sport Fishing. Guests will gather at the top of the dock after check-in & a crew member will guide them down to the boat
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Steve_s
May 16, 2026
Whale and dolphins - Great crew running the tour. Easy boarding process. Got to see lots of marine life during the ride. Thanks
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Moriah_r
May 16, 2026
Such a nice time - It was such a fun experience! Loved it a lot. The crew members were very informative and helpful. The boat was nice and I felt comfortable. We saw 900 dolphins and 3 humpback whales and quite a few California sea lions! My friend did get sea sick but the crew members were helpful and attentive to her needs.
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Tesla_b
May 16, 2026
Dolphins! Sea lions! Whales! - Such a great morning seeing dolphins, sea lions and a humpback whale that breeched! The crew was friendly and knowledgeable! Enjoyed this experience and would do it again! Also, love that the boat wasn’t overcrowded , so everyone could move about the boat to get good views.
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Leonist_e
May 16, 2026
Great experience - Easy check-in and great hosts. The boat was clean and everyone was very personable. Next time I’m back in area I’ll take another trip.
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Tammy_j
May 16, 2026
Highly recommended - had such a fun adventure - Had such a wonderful experience. Boat was very nice and very clean. The bathrooms were clean and nice. Exceptional crew members that were friendly and informative. We saw dolphins and two whales. I highly recommend this tour!
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Katarina_s
May 14, 2026
Amazing Whale Watching Tour - I had an amazing experience on this whale watching tour and it was absolutely worth the time. The boat itself was very nice, comfortable, and well maintained, and the entire crew was friendly and helpful. The naturalist on board was especially knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information throughout the tour. We were lucky enough to see humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, many different birds, and so much other marine life. It felt like there was always something exciting to look at. The crew did a great job making sure everyone could see the animals and understand what we were seeing. Overall, this was one of the highlights of our trip and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
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Linda_o
May 13, 2026
Dolphin and whale tour - Wonderful the Captain had a helpful crew. They quickly pointed out the creatures in the seas along with the Captain. They moved the boat so we could have the best view. Knowledge of the whales, dolphins and otters was provided. They offered snacks and a place to tip with cash or card. In communication with other tours so a sighting is very likely. We saw a young whale playing with kelp.
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Chloe_b
May 12, 2026
Highly recommend this boat and crew! - The crew and this boat made our experience wonderful. The boat was comfy with multiple places you could sit or stand to see the wildlife. We saw hundreds of dolphins that came right next to the boat which was amazing to experience. The entire crew were extremely knowledgable and friendly, I would highly recommend this experiene.
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Karen_w
May 11, 2026
Got what we booked. - We would highly recommend this excursion. The boat, the crew, and overall experience was top notch. The crew specifically, was very welcoming and made this experience a blast. Don’t miss this team. Felt they made sure we saw what we went for.
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Michael_c
May 10, 2026
A1 crew and awesome boat!! - Great crew and knew how to find whales. These guys keep a clean truck and very knowledgeable about the fish in the sea!
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From $76
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).