SAN DIEGo'S PRIME
WHALE WATCHING EXPERIENCE
Experience the thrill of semi-private, six-passenger speedboat tours that bring you up close to majestic whales and playful dolphins. Departing daily from beautiful Mission Bay, our adventures have been featured by National Geographic, BBC, and PBS. Perfect for families and small groups, this is the ultimate way to explore Southern California’s marine life in comfort, safety, and style.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELENCE
Prime Vessels: Our high-speed Zodiac RIBs combine safety, comfort, and unmatched proximity to marine life, offering an experience you won’t find in other operators in San Diego.
Semi-Private Experience: With only 6 guests per boat, you’ll enjoy personalized attention and intimate encounters with marine life. No crowded boats here, just a delightful ocean adventure tailored for you and your family.
Environmentally Conscious: Your journey supports marine conservation, sustainable tourism, and carbon offset initiatives. We believe in protecting the ocean we explore.
Perfect for Families and Groups: Whether you're traveling with kids, enjoying a getaway with friends or your significant other, our tours are designed for everyone to create lasting memories, this will be the highlight of your trip to San Diego. For those big reunion's we can cater groups up to 12 guests in two boats.
Experienced Crew: Our team is made up of the best in the field, including USCG master captains, marine biologists, wildlife filmmakers, and naturalists. With their expertise and dedication, we deliver an experience that combines safety, education, and awe-inspiring moments on the water.
DETAILS
FAQ'S
Duration:
3 hours
Departures:
Our daily trips depart at 9:00 Am, 12:00Pm and Sunset Private.
*Please Call for custom departing times for private charters.
Location of Departure/Return:
Seaforth Marina In Mission Bay, San Diego California.
Public Charter Cost:
Starts at $100*
Private Charter Cost:
$845
*Public Charters need a minimum of 3 guests to run.
* Ticket Price doesn't include port taxes and booking fees.
Gratuities:
Gratuities are a great way of saying thanks to our hardworking crew.
Capacity:
6 Guests
Which is the best month to go Whale Watching in San Diego?
There’s no specific 'whale season' in San Diego as there are opportunities to watch whales year-round.
Year-Round: With a large local population of dolphins the San Diego offshore area offers the opportunity to encounter dolphins in most of our expeditions, although less common, fin and minke whales can also be found year-round.
Spring: Spring offers the opportunity to watch Humpbacks, grey whales, fin whales, and Blue whales in May!
Summer: Summer brings the largest creature on the planet to feed on the nutrient-rich waters of offshore San Diego, the magnificent blue whale.
Autumn: Autumn is prime time for humpback whales and if very lucky Eastern Tropical Orcas can be seen as well.
Winter: This is the peak of the Gray whale season; we typically find them close to shore in their annual migration.
How many species of whales can be seen in San Diego?
Up to fourteen different cetacean species can be seen in the biodiverse waters of the San Diego area.
Gray Whales, Blue Whales, Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, Pacific White-sided dolphins, Risso’s dolphin, Orca (Killer Whale), False Killer Whale, Common Dolphin, Pilot Whale, Bryde’s Whale, Bottlenose Dolphin, Sperm Whales.
Will I get seasick?
Our low-profile RIB Zodiac offers less rocking than large vessels which reduces rocking motion and the possibility of getting seasick. However, if you are prone to seasickness we recommend you take sea sickness medicine one night before your expedition, have a light breakfast/ meal, and take another dose before boarding our boat.
What is the minimum age required for this experience?
4 years and up, If 18 years or younger, you must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
*Please let us know if you have children younger than 4 years as we can accommodate your group in a private charter.
