San Diego Whale Watching Tours

Private Charters

Looking for a boat charter for your corporate or private event?
Check out our sister company for your best bay cruise charter options.

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Whale Watching Charter In San Diego

Get ready for an adventure because with our exclusive charter, you get the whole boat to yourselves! It’s all about your group. Picture this: you’re out on the ocean, in the perfect spot for some up-close wildlife action. You’re sure to create memories that’ll last forever.

Your unforgettable group event starts right here!

Charter Details

  • Capacity:  149
  • Captain & Crew Included
  • Naturalist Narrators Available
  • Onboard Snack Bar & Restrooms
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Whale Watching Group Bookings

For those with smaller groups not looking to charter the entire boat, booking your group on a public tour is a seamless option—no worries! Currently, we don’t offer group booking discounts, so the best way to easily get your tickets is through our online booking system.

Just choose your tour and date and purchase your group’s tickets.

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Bay Cruise Charters

Sunset & Bay Cruise Boat Charters

Our sister company, Cruise San Diego, offers fun and relaxing bay cruise charters and group bookings for daytime and sunset cruises around the bay. They offer catering options and have a full onboard bar featuring local beers and wines, as well as their famous signature cocktails!

Start planning your private bay charter today. Visit: cruise-sd.com

Charter Details

  • Capacity:  128
  • Captain & Crew Included
  • Inside & Outside Seating
  • Full On Board Bar
  • Onboard Restrooms
  • Catering Options Available
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500+ Five-Star Reviews

Located in San Diego’s Mission Bay, we’re closer to the ocean than other whale
watching companies, which means you spend more time searching for whales and dolphins!