WHAT YOU GET
- 3.5-hour cruise
- Opportunities to spot sea lions, dolphins, and harbor seals
- An exclusive look at local environmental efforts
- Professional Live narration on marine life from our expert captains.
- Snack bars featuring hot food, full bar and souvenirs.
- Climate controlled indoor seating.
- Views of harbor seals plus famous San Diego landmarks.
Guaranteed whale sighting! If whales are not sighted, a pass good for another Whale Watching or Harbor Cruise will be issued.
DAILY CRUISE SCHEDULE (Departs twice daily)
The morning departure
Boards at 9:15 am
Cruises from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
The afternoon departure
Boards at 1:15 pm
Cruises from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
TICKET PRICES
Weekday Rates (Monday-Friday)
Adults $32
Children (4-12) $16
Seniors/Military $27
Kids (3 and under) FREE
Weekend Rates (Saturday-Sunday)
Adults $37
Children (4-12) $19
Seniors/Military $32
Kids (3 and under) FREE
The region’s ultimate eco-adventure also showcases local environmental efforts. Narration by our experienced captain and San Diego Natural History Museum naturalists.
PLEASE NOTE: Whale watching season is December through early April. Actual end date varies.
Download the Whale Watching Brochure
WEEKLY WHALE AND DOLPHIN SIGHTING REPORT
For more information including the Captain's Log, Captains' Bios, Discount Ticketing Packages, Frequently Asked Questions, Group information and more. Click Here.
Combine your Harbor Cruise/Whale Watching cruise with one of our combo packages for a FULL San Diego sightseeing experience. Choose from one of our great partners, USS Midway, San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Maritime Museum. Click Here.
Hornblower is partnered with and endorsed by the San Diego Natural History Museum on our Whale Watching Adventure!
See the majestic California Gray Whale on the San Diego coast. See all the famous and historic sights of the San Diego bay: navy submarine base, NOSC and the Point Loma Light House and Cabrillo National Monument.
Besides whales, you’ll witness many varieties of marine life: four types of dolphin, sea lions and marine birds such as Brown Pelicans and Blue Herons along the way.
Relax on the largest, fastest, most stable whale watching boat in Southern California called the Adventure Hornblower. Adventure Hornblower offers climate controlled areas with indoor and outdoor seating as well as a full snack bar with adult beverages and souvenirs. Photos are taken at the beginning of the cruise and ready at the end. While cruising you can watch the educational video “Oceans Oasis”, which is ADA compliant.
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Knowing it was early in the year for Whale Migration, what a treat it was to see a grey Whale. Capt. Bill and his crew were very professional and very respectful of the whale and very informative. We enjoyed it very much.
– Tim G
I really liked that even though we saw plenty of dolphins, because we didn't see whales, we get to go again for free. Thank you!
– Mike W