San Diego Whale Watching: Gray Whale Migration

Annually, an estimated 20,000 gray whales make a remarkable migration from Bering Sea to the Baja California lagoons and vice versa. Join us off the coast of San Diego to experience this incredible voyage during an educational whale watching tour.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 990 N Harbor Dr - Enjoy breathtaking view of the beautiful San Diego Bay before departing out into the ocean where you will have the chance to see whales, turtles, dolphins and so much more!
    Please not the bathrooms are not accessible for wheelchairs.
    Flagship’s whale watching cruises are educational and fun for the whole family. The incredible…
What's Included
  • Indoor and outdoor seating options
What's Not Included
  • We suggest dressing in layers. The temperature and winds can be unpredictable even if it’s sunny out.
  • warm clothing
  • medication - If you may be prone to seasickness, plan ahead. Medication only works when taken BEFORE boarding the vessel. Wristbands for motion sickness also can be effective. Either can be purchased at any drug store.
  • Snacks
  • Food and Drinks
Additional Information
  • Chances of spotting a whale are exactly the same, whether you choose the morning or afternoon departure. Whales don’t wear watches.
  • Same goes for the days of the week. Each day has an equal chance of sightings. Whales do not have calendars.
  • In the unlikely event that your departure is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, we do our best to…
Location
990 N Harbor Dr
North Harbor Drive
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lisa_v
Jan 8, 2025
Relaxing - Unfortunately we didn’t see whales. However we were fortunate to witness a large pod of dolphins. Beautiful creatures fantastic sight!
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April_p
Jan 6, 2025
AMAZING experience! - Such a classy, fun and clean experience! The entire crew were fun and helpful! Such a beautiful cruise and we saw HUNDREDS of dolphins!!!
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Kevin_p
Jan 2, 2025
Great times!! - We had a great time on the whale watching tour! We were blessed that the Captain was able to find a pair of grey whales that entertained us for a long time. The bonus was a pod of dolphins on that way back to the harbor!! The seas were a bit rough but the crew did a great job taking care of anyone suffering.
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Nathalias2025
Jan 1, 2025
Great Tour! - I took my nieces and my dad on the whale watching tour. While we didn’t see any whales, the tour was great. The crew was very nice, the boat ride was smooth, and we had a great experience. They also gave us a voucher to come back and do the tour again for free, which was nice. We would definitely recommend it.
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Deana_m
Dec 31, 2024
Saw whales, dolphin pod... - Saw whales, dolphin pod with babies and sea lions. Great commenter with perfect timing and fun facts.
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Sylvis_g
Dec 31, 2024
A thrilling experience! - Exceptional tour and a beautiful experience! We saw whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seals! It was amazing! Tour guides were very informative and interesting! Thank you!
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Luzelena_r
Jan 8, 2025
We couldnt see whales... - We couldnt see whales because we didnt get close to it. People in the ship was so nice and the ship was good and comfort but we didnt see whales
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317zhanz
Jan 3, 2025
No whales even dolphins - We didn’t see anything. It was boring. The place to meet has no clear sign and we were confused it was the right place to meet.
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Tracynj5455no
Dec 31, 2024
Whales no whales should have not gone - They should’ve canceled the trip. Water was very choppy. Rained all day and seen no whales think they know we wouldn’t see whales sad
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Igal_k
Jan 2, 2025
This is not for everyone - We felt very bad on the ship. We didn't get to see any whale or dolphins. We suffered cold and felt bad for 3 hours. Take a short tour, with option to go back if you do not feel well. We suffered and couldn't go back.
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