San Diego Whale Watching Cruise


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From $85.00

1,305 reviews   (4.80)

Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

: San Diego, San Diego

: Mobile or paper ticket accepted



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


11:00 AM trip: Check-in starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 10:30 AM

1:15 PM trip: Check in between 12:30 - 12:45

2:00 PM Trip: Check in between 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

4.5-hr sailing cruise

9:00 AM trip: Check in between 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Bring layers, blankets, and jackets. It can be cold on the water!

Free Parking. Check-in located next to parking lot.

No seasickness' guarantee: Lose your lunch, we get you a new one

Sodas and snacks

Whale sighting guarantee: If you don't see a whale, you get to come back for free

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop off


  • CHILD: : 0 - 12
  • ADULT: : 13 - 99

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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!
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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!
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Old Point Loma Lighthouse
We sail past North Island Naval Air Station, US Navy Base Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument, Point Loma Lighthouse

• Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

Highly recommend
D M, 09-01-2023
Excellent day. Saw lots of whales and dolphins. Captain is obviously very experienced. Crew was young and apparently fairly new but did a fantastic job.
Family Boat Time
956kb, 08-01-2023
Very cool boat to sail aboard. The crew was great. Our trip experienced high waves/surges so several passengers got sick. But my family was lucky and had taken some meds ahead of time to help minimize sea sickness. We saw dolphins & sea lions. No whales but this business guarantees that we can come back again in the future for free. No expiration date.
San Diego is fabulous!
Ellen G, 07-01-2023
San Diego and the area was so much fun for our family. Perfect late Dec weather. Something for everyone. We went to the fabulous zoo, shopped, went to several beaches, ate great food, and had a grand time!
No wales, but the...
Rebecca_R, 05-01-2023
No wales, but the dolphins were so fun to watch and it was a beautiful day at sea!!! We will be back!!
Seating is uncomfortable but you will see whales
Candace_P, 09-01-2023
We definitely saw whales and dolphin but we were very uncomfortable during the journey. I do not recommend this trip if you have a bad back as the angle you must sit for 3 hours will be very hard on it. It is also a long slow ride to and from the whales. That being said the owner and the crew were very nice and did a good job with the tour.