Luxury Whale Watching: Intimate Catamaran Cruise

Experience the thrill of luxury whale watching on our 50’ pristine Catamaran Yacht. Get up-close views of giant blue whales, humpback whales, and mega pods of dolphins. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Balboa Fun Zone - All guests will check in at Davey’s Locker and pick their boarding pass up from the office. The office will then direct all guests to the appropriate line where the crew will grab all guests and direct them to the vessel.
What's Included
  • Facility fees included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Binoculars
  • Parking
Additional Information

Aboard our immaculate 50-foot Catamaran Yacht, our consistently low number of passengers ensures a bespoke oceanic adventure. Our lavish whale watching cruises achieve an ideal equilibrium of stunning maritime features, and expansive observation platforms which enable you and your kin to witness fascinating sea mammals including colossal blue whales,…

Location
400 Main St
Main Street
Davey's Locker is located within the Historic Balboa Pavilion- adjacent to Harborside Restaurant and the Catalina Flyer.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(95 Ratings)
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Pathfinder78997
Aug 12, 2024
Awesome! - This was an amazing trip. We only saw one mink whale, but we saw over 2,000 common dolphins, two sun fish, and lots of birds. The dolphin were so entertaining, swimming by the boat and jumping out of the water. Kaylan and Christine were so knowledgeable and told us all kinds of interesting facts. I would highly recommend them.
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A_b
Aug 11, 2024
Worth the Time, Worth the Money - Captain Larry was hilarious and made sure we saw a whale, dolphins, a goofy pelican, a school of fish, and seals.
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Rebecca_r
Aug 10, 2024
Great whale and dolphin watching excursion - Larry and Jill made the whale watching trip wonderful. Larry searched out whales and schools of dolphins for all of us to enjoy while Jill shared lots of facts and interesting things about the ocean and it's inhabitants. We saw 3(!) whales and 3 schools of dolphins. What fun to see the ocean life having such fun! I highly recommend this tour - you may not get to see a whale, but it was still a wonderful time on the ocean!
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Laura_w
Aug 9, 2024
Was not disappointed… saw whales - We had an amazing time. Our caption Kayla was professional and very knowledgeable. We saw several whales, a school of 100 dolphins, flying fish and the cute sea lions. Matt was her assistant and was helpful too. Overall the weather was not too great but maybe that is why we saw so much wildlife. Loved it and want to do it again, but this time I would like to go VIP
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Terril2u
Aug 3, 2024
Dolphins swimming all around! - Captain Larry was outstanding! He was engaging, funny, and informative. Waters were a bit rocky, but he got us through and made it fun for all. We could see hundreds of dolphins swimming and jumping around the boat. It was a sight to behold! ! This cruise is worth every penny!
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Jasminab815
Aug 1, 2024
Highly Recommend you do this ☺️ - I was visiting Cali from NJ and went with my sister in law and nieces. I was worried the girls would be bored but they loved it! The crew was great (bring cash for tips). The ride was great and the weather was perfect (bring a sweater as it can get chilly). Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales but we saw so many beautiful dolphins and sea lions. Overall we loved it.
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Tara_b
Jul 31, 2024
Worth it! - The staff was incredible. We were able to see dolphins. Not very many people on the boat so it made it enjoyable to have an up close spot. I would highly recommend.
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Cheri_v
Sep 3, 2024
Well worth the extra $ - Well worth the extra money to be on a nicer boat with a LOT LESS people than the standard option. The Captain was very personable and we had a beautiful time out on the water. The amount of Dolphins we saw was incredible. Unfortunately, there were no whales but the dolphins were amazing and fun to watch!
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Karenmu3816sd
Aug 30, 2024
A perfect day - Our tour got off to a little bit of a late start, but what a fantastic day it was! We had the perfect weather…calm, clear and sunny. Captain Larry was a great guide, throwing humor into the fun facts. He really made sure to find sea life for us. Although there were no whales, the dolphins more than made up for it. We were at the very front point, so watching the dolphins interact with the boat was amazing. Speaking from my own experience, we had the best time, even without the whales!
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Rosland_s
Aug 29, 2024
No whales. No luxury. - This was not worth it at all. They charge more than other companies , saying they go out further and faster but this wasn’t the case. We actually met with another company after and they noted they use drones and could see the whales already passed last month. I would have never paid this price to see dolphins as we have them in our home state. There was nothing luxury about the tour. We were given coupons to return but when we tried to use them , that trip was cancelled and we were told we would get a refund but it never happened. That was the only other time we could go. This was just a boat ride around the harbor.
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From $69
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).