Great Chance to See Whales - Fantastic experience. We wound up seeing a blue whale, a couple of humpbacks and too many dolphins and sea birds to count. Highly recommended.

Fabulous & Blue Whales! - It's a fun tour. Please remember to bundle up as the winds are always blowing and it can be very chilly out on the water! We missed out on having clear skies, but got sightings of many, many dolphins. Best part was seeing a blue whale on his three surface times!

Fun and memorable adventure - My best friend and her husband were visiting from Chicago, and she had mentioned before that going on a whale and dolphin excursion was on her “bucket list.” As soon as I knew she was coming to visit, I immediately looked for tickets and booked a trip with San Diego Whale Watch + Dolphin Cruise. I’m so happy I chose them! Not only did we see synchronized dolphins, a baby sea turtle, and a magnificent and rare blue whale, but the entire experience was unforgettable. The weather was beautiful, and although my husband and I have done whale watching cruises before, this was by far the best experience we’ve had. The staff made this adventure even more special. Everyone we interacted with was passionate, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about creating a memorable experience for guests. Allison even hugged my best friend when she started crying after seeing the blue whale, and Allison was emotional too! It was such a touching moment. Taylor in the galley was wonderful, and his drink recommendation was delicious. Terrell and Oscar were both incredibly attentive, checking on us throughout the trip and making sure we had everything we needed. I’m so sorry I forgot the captain’s name, but he did an amazing job getting us to the best viewing areas and safely back to shore. Thank you to the entire crew for such a fun, memorable adventure and for helping me check something so special off my best friend’s bucket list. Since my husband and I are locals, we’re already looking forward to another trip with you all!

Awesome Cruise - Yhe Whale watching Cruise was a great experience The crew was very knowledgeable, polite and attentive to our needs

Seasick but fun. - The crew was nice and very accommodating. I got seasick and the Terrill was right there to help. We saw a lot of dolphins and quite a few whales.

exceeded expectations - They are very organized. My trip was cancelled due to rough water and the process was very friendly to book another time. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. A couple of people on the trip needed assistance and the staff were kind, helpful, and friendly with each encounter I witnessed. The narration on the trip is super helpful to understand what they are looking for and what the ocean is doing, etc.

Magical viewing experience - We saw soooo many humpbacks and bottle nose dolphins! It was the trip of a lifetime

Fun day on the water - We did see dolphins, a turtle and a blue whale. Great information and tracking of the blue whale. For it not being whale season, we were pleasantly surprised.

​An Absolute Nightmare – Avoid This Outfit! - ​An Absolute Nightmare – Avoid This Outfit! ​After paying $600 for my family, we were packed onto a boat with about 50 other people and shipped out into massive ocean swells. The captain ran the boat at … More Nathan Barnes Local Guide·58 reviews·145 photos 4 months ago Had a great day planned but a fog bank rolled in and sent us packing early - but we do get to see some dolphins. On the bright side the waters were calm, saw some sun, fog, and felt like a pirate movie. The staff were amazing and even gave … More Sea lions on a mooring buoy Video 2 in review by Nathan Barnes Tour boat safety equipment Ocean sunset with fog layer+3 San Diego Whale Watch (Owner) 4 months ago Thank you, Nathan! We're glad you had a memorable day despite the fog and that you got to see some dolphins. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the calm waters and the pirate movie vibe. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and look forward to welcoming you back! Kendra Pippin Local Guide·23 reviews·6 photos 4 months ago My husband and I booked this tour with San Diego Whale Watch with no prior experience in San Diego. We are Florida natives and it exceeded all expectations. The boat was large, clean, and comfortable, with plenty of great food and drink … More Photo 1 in review by Kendra Pippin Photo 2 in review by Kendra Pippin Photo 3 in review by Kendra Pippin Photo 4 in review by Kendra Pippin ❤️2 San Diego Whale Watch (Owner) 4 months ago Kendra, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're so glad to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the tour and were able to see so much wildlife. It's great to know that the boat and amenities exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments! Enzo Sullivan Local Guide·37 reviews·9 photos 3 months ago We had a wonderful sunny Sunday afternoon experience. Got to see a whale, some seals and dolphins. The crew was fantastic! The information given about the sea life was very informative! The boat is clean and kept up very nice. The website … More Photo 1 in review by Enzo Sullivan Photo 2 in review by Enzo Sullivan Photo 3 in review by Enzo Sullivan San Diego Whale Watch (Owner) 3 months ago Thank you, Enzo! We're so glad to hear you had a wonderful experience on your sunny Sunday afternoon. It's great that you got to see such amazing sea life and that our crew provided you with informative insights. We appreciate your kind words about the cleanliness of the boat and the ease of our website. Your feedback means a lot to us! Bob A Local Guide·57 reviews·4 photos 10 hours ago New ​An Absolute Nightmare – Avoid This Outfit! ​After paying $600 for my family, we were packed onto a boat with about 50 other people and shipped out into massive ocean swells. The captain ran the boat at full throttle, causing us to relentlessly smash and roll into the waves. It was terrifying and miserable, to say the least. Meanwhile, a calm voice repeatedly came over the loudspeaker asking us to look for whales—yet not a single whale or dolphin was in sight. ​With their daily operation and supposed expertise, this company absolutely knew the rough seas would keep the wildlife away, but they ran the trip anyway just to keep our money. Instead of a wildlife tour, we got a 3.5-hour ride from hell. People were vomiting all over the place. In our section alone, we counted at least 15 kids, teens, and adults in severe distress. The crew was expertly passing out plastic barf bags, so they clearly knew what to expect. ​When they finally let us off, they handed out pre-printed raincheck cards. They do this knowing most passengers are tourists from out of state who will never be able to use them. It's a calculated scam. Save your money and your stomach—BEWARE!

The journey was much... - The journey was much longer than expected. I normally don’t get seasick, but this boat made me extremely nauseous, and a lot of other people around us were getting sick as well. Seating was also very limited, and priority boarding didn’t really feel worth it since people moved around throughout the trip and seats were constantly being taken. Seeing the dolphins was definitely a highlight, but about an hour in, most people seemed ready for the ride to be over — and there were still two more hours left.