San Diego: Luxury Year-round Whale Watching & Dolphin Tour

4.6 (86 reviews)

A blue whale's tail fluke above deep-blue water off San Diego

A Risso's dolphin surfacing, its pale scarred skin above the water

A humpback whale's tail in a calm grey sea

A humpback whale raising its tail to dive

Before you book

About 3 to 3.5 hours from H&M Landing, 2803 Emerson Street, Point Loma. Check in at the H&M building 30 to 45 minutes before departure.
Included: narration by marine biologists and certified naturalists, air-conditioned indoor seating, shaded and open-air decks, two restrooms and a galley with snacks and drinks. Meals are not included, and upper deck seating costs extra.
Whale sighting guarantee: the listing promises your next trip free if you see no whales. Ask the crew how it works when you board.
Not suitable for people with back or heart problems or people prone to seasickness; if you are very prone to motion sickness, take medicine 30 minutes before departure. No alcohol or drugs. Contact Wild Pacific in advance about accessibility needs.
Wear layers and bring a jacket: it is typically 15 to 20 degrees colder out at sea. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours ahead; you can reserve now and pay later.

About This Experience

Wild Pacific Whale Watch's 82-foot Peregrine from H&M Landing in Point Loma: an air-conditioned cabin and stabilizers, then whales by season, dolphins, sea lions and seabirds with marine-biologist narration.

Highlights

Feel the thrill of spotting whales, dolphins, and sea lions in their natural habitat
Enjoy a comfortable ride on a high-speed vessel with air conditioning
Learn about marine life from expert naturalists and marine biologists
Relax in indoor and outdoor seating areas with stunning ocean views
Benefit from a whale sighting guarantee or enjoy a free return trip

What's Included

✓ Up-close encounters with marine life
✓ Professional narration by marine biologists and certified naturalists
✓ Comfortable onboard seating with air conditioning
✓ Clean restrooms
✓ Shaded and open-air deck options
✓ Onboard galley with snacks and beverages
✓ Whale sighting guarantee

Not Included

Meals

Good to Know

Tours depart from H&M Landing, 2803 Emerson Street, San Diego, CA
Check-in time is 30-45 minutes before departure at the H&M Building
Family-friendly, all ages welcome
2 onboard restrooms
Contact in advance for accessibility accommodations
Wear layers & bring a jacket-it is typically 15-20 degrees colder out at sea
Upper deck seating available for an additional charge
Galley onboard with snacks and drinks
The boat's stabilizers greatly reduce the risk of seasickness; anyone very prone to motion sickness should take motion sickness medicine 30 minutes before departure