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Shared Two-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside
Carlsbad, USA
- 2 hours
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Set sail from Oceanside during a whale watching excursion led by a certified naturalist guide. Board a comfortable 50-foot (15-meter) catamaran with covered areas for seating and cruise along San Diego’s coastline to spot whales and other marine life, getting as close as possible without disturbing them. Plus, choose from multiple departures to easily fit this whale watching tour into your schedule.
- Catch sight of whales off the coast of Oceanside, California
- Cruise along San Diego’s coastline aboard a catamaran
- A family-friendly tour ideal for nature lovers and first-time visitors
- Choose from multiple departure times to best suit your needs
What's Included
- Local guide and professional guide
- Cruise
- Food, drinks, and alcoholic beverages (available to purchase cash only)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 256 S Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
Please CHECK IN at our kiosk in front of Rockin' Baja Lobster restaurant near the historic Oceanside Harbor Lighthouse AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO BOAT DEPARTURE TIME. 45 MINUTES ON HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS. If you are lost please call 760-277-3737. There are no refunds or rescheduling for no shows.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- On board, you will find a snack and beverage cash only bar (additional expense)
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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jnp9wcnvyf
We encountered two huge pods of dolphins! The captain was a great guide. It wasn’t crowded at all. Plenty of seating.
Reviews
4.5
721 reviews
Andy_P, Apr 2024
Saw dozens of dolphin and a fin whale. Chris, Keton, and Saxon were great guides! We took the 9:30 am tour on April 18. The weather was nice. We cruised for a bit and saw one pod of dolphins, then the crew saw pelicans diving for fish, so headed over there and there were so many dolphins. We stayed there for a while and it was awesome. Then we headed into deeper water to look for whales and got to see a fin whale dive. Great experience!
Response from Host, May 2024
What an amazing adventure you had with Chris, Keton, and Saxon! Seeing dozens of dolphins and a fin whale must have been truly exhilarating. It sounds like the crew's keen eye for spotting wildlife led to some unforgettable moments, from witnessing pelicans diving for fish to encountering a majestic fin whale diving. Thanks for sharing your experience, and here's to many more incredible sightings on future tours!
Peter_M, Apr 2024
Lame. Saw very little sea life. A few dolphins. There was more sea life in the harbor. We should have got our money back. Very lame.
Response from Host, May 2024
Were sorry your trip at 930 saw 600 common dolphin and 1 minke whale. We hope you have better luck next time.
jnp9wcnvyf, Apr 2024
We encountered two huge pods of dolphins! The captain was a great guide. It wasn’t crowded at all. Plenty of seating.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you has such a great trip. We hope you can visit us again soon.
Rhonda_S, Mar 2024
We moved this trip out to sea. Saw so many dolphins and sea birds. Also learned a few things we didn’t know about the ecosystem and feeding strategies of the ocean animals. A lovely morning!!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip out to sea and had the opportunity to see many dolphins and sea birds. It's fantastic that you also found the insights into the ecosystem and feeding strategies of ocean animals informative. We're thrilled to have been a part of your lovely morning and hope to welcome you back for more enjoyable experiences in the future!
Laura_P, Mar 2024
We saw lots of dolphins and sea lions. Unfortunately, no whales this trip. It seemed like a calm day, but the boat's motion resulted in several seasick passengers.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed seeing dolphins and sea lions during your whale watching trip. We apologize for not spotting any whales and for any seasickness experienced. Your feedback helps us improve. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future.
Alice_Z, Mar 2024
Even though we saw no whales, we did see common dolphin. A very relaxing 2 hours on the water. A great deal for the price.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are sorry to hear that you didn't get to see any whales but glad you enjoyed your trip. We hope you can visit us again soon for another chance at whales.
Shannon_G, Mar 2024
I had high hopes,I admit it. I know nature and wild animals don't operate on a tour schedule,but I couldn't help how excited I was. My high hopes managed to be exceeded. The staff/crew were so kind, so knowledgeable. We sailed through well over several hundred dolphin and got to see a humpback whale. It was extraordinary!!! My two 12 year olds were beside themselves. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are very happy tp hear that we could exceed your high hope on this trip. Thank you for your review. We hope you can visit us again.
vickar4, Feb 2024
We seen a lot of dolphins and that part was amazing, mesmerizing.
No Whales.
Thou unpleasant part was boat going full speed on huge waves tossing us on hard benches. Throwing us from benches high up, only to have hard landing back on benches. That was dangerous. And person in charge seems to have kick of it.
Laura_T, Feb 2024
It was cold, windy & wet but we had a fabulous time. Saw a teen age hump back frolicking in the seaweed for at least 35 minutes. It was awesome. The operators and helpers were very very nice and informative. I loved being able to go out from the Oceanside Harbor. I intend to do it again soon it was so delightful.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
We are very happy you had such a wonderful experience even with the bad weather. We hope to see you again soon.
Pat_D, Dec 2023
Wonderful trip. Saw lots of dolphins. The guides were knowledgeable. The boat accommodated opportunity for for everyone to see them
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you for your review we hope you can visit us again soon.
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