WHAT YOU GET
- 3.5-hour whale watching cruise in San Diego
- 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 and Whalers from the San Diego Natural History Museum (SDNHM)
- 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 on your whale watching cruise, a pass good for another Whale Watching cruise or Harbor Cruise in San Diego will be issued.
WHALE WATCHING DAILY CRUISE SCHEDULE
(departs twice daily)
Morning Departure
Boarding at 9:15 am
Cruises from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Afternoon Departure
Boarding at 1:15 pm
Cruises from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Location
1066 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
between Broadway Street and Ash Street
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WHALE WATCHING TICKET PRICES
Weekday Whale Watching Rates (Monday-Friday)
Adults: $32
Children (4-12): $16
Seniors/Military: $27
Kids (3 and under): FREE
Weekend Whale Watching Rates (Saturday-Sunday)
Adults: $37
Children (4-12): $19
Seniors/Military: $32
Kids (3 and under): FREE
San Diego Whale Watching is the ultimate eco-adventure and also showcases local environmental efforts. Narration is performed LIVE by our experienced captain and Trained SDNHM naturalists called "Whalers".
WHEN TO GO: Whale watching season is December through early April. Actual end date varies.
WEEKLY WHALE AND DOLPHIN SIGHTING REPORT
For more information about Whale Watching including the Captain's Log on Whale and Dolphin Sightings on Whale and Dolphin Sightings off the coast of San Diego every day, Captains' Bios, Discount Tickets Packages, FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions), Group information and more.
COMBINATION TICKET PACKAGES
Combine your Harbor Cruise or Whale Watching cruise with one of our combo packages for a FULL San Diego sightseeing experience. Choose from ticket packages with one of our great partners:
USS Midway Museum, San Diego Natural History Museum, or San Diego Maritime Museum.
Hornblower Cruise is a proud partner with and endorsed by the San Diego Natural History Museum on our Whale Watching Cruise Adventure
WHAT YOU'LL SEE AND DO!
See the majestic California Gray Whale while whale watching 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.
During your whale watching excursion, besides whales, you'll witness many varieties of marine life: four types of dolphin, sea lions, Mola Mola (sun fish) and marine birds such as Brown Pelicans, Sea Gulls and Blue Herons along the way. Beside gray whales we have seen, Orcas, Fin Whales, Finbacks, Blue Whales and Humpback Whales.
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 ask questions of the SDNHM "Whalers" or watch the educational video "Oceans Oasis" courtesy of SDNHM.
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Dolphin Pod seen during Whale Watching dolphin pod shot off Adventure bow in SD.
San Diego Whale Watching Cruises Hornblower Cruises featured on the NBC news!
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
Thanks for your help. The seniors had a wonderful time. It's not often they all agree our outings were great. This one was a winner.
– Jean C.