San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Whale watching season is all year long in San Diego! Our team at Next Level Sailing provides the optimal experience with guides so experienced we received a 100 percent success rate during winter whale watching when spotting the King of the Deep. We are one of the best outdoor activities to do in San Diego. Gray whale watching season spans from mid-December through April. Blue whales and fin whales are seen feeding in San Diego from April - August. Humpback whales and minke whales are seen throughout the year, particularly in the spring, summer, and fall. Aboard our 141-foot sailing yacht, the Yacht America, you will see a plethora of whales firsthand in their natural habitat. In addition to whales, we also see dolphins and sea lions, and an abundance of naval activity. Don't be surprised if you see an F-18 fly overhead! Bring your own picnic, friends, and family for a wonderful day out on the water
Inclusions
What's included
- Approximately 4 hours (3.5-4.5 hours depending on weather)
- Sightings Guarantee: No whales or dolphins? Come back for free (no expiration, non-transferable)
- Free Parking. Check-in located next to parking lot.
- No seasickness' guarantee: Lose your lunch, we get you a new one
- All safety equipment and life jackets
- Sodas and snacks
- Restroom facilities onboard
- Live guide with marine wildlife commentary
- Replica historic sailing schooner experience (1851 America's Cup winner)
What's not
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off NOT included
- Bring layers, blankets, and jackets. It can be cold on the water!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Check in opens an hour before departure time and closes 30 minutes before. If you arrive after check in, you will miss the boat. Check in flag located across street from the Best Western Island Palms Hotel and Blue Wave Bar & Grill. Additional Information will show specific check in times.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 77 travellers
- Operated by
- San Diego Whale Watching & Charters - Next Level Sailing
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please call if you have a wheelchair so we can discuss the boarding options as we have had guests with wheelchairs enjoy this experience. We do have 5 steps in order to board the vessel. There is a single step in the deck. Please call Thank you!
- Adult Ticket for ages 13-99 years old. Child Ticket for ages 0-12.
- 9:00 AM trip: Check in between 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
How it compares in San Diego
- Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 530 experiences we list in San Diego.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 530.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Diego
San Diego is a sunny Pacific port city in southern California, with long beaches, a park of museums, a Victorian Gaslamp district and the border close by.
San Diego is where Spanish settlers founded California's first mission and presidio in 1769, remembered today in Old Town. Balboa Park holds museums, gardens and Spanish-style buildings from the 1915 exposition, with the zoo beside it. The Gaslamp Quarter's Victorian streets, a restored waterfront, Coronado's grand seaside hotel and a retired aircraft carrier turned museum are other landmarks.
Top-ranked sights in San Diego: Downtown San Diego, USS Midway Museum, Coronado.
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