Private Whale Watching Tours in San Diego

Private Whale Watching Charters

Host an experience your guests will never forget. Our private whale watching charters combine breathtaking ocean wildlife, coastal views, and a fully customizable setting—perfect for corporate events, celebrations, and once-in-a-lifetime group adventures.

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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

Silhouette of a fin whale's back and dorsal fin breaking the Pacific Ocean surface at golden sunset off the California coast

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 in Mission Bay

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 Mission 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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What Guests Are Saying

4,000+ 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!

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   Angelica Rangel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This experience was great! Positive and knowledgeable crew, amazing views, drinks and snacks on board, etc. the only thing I would say is that if you are prone to sea sickness like I was, to take motion sickness pills beforehand! I don’t want my personal experience to take away or limit how amazing this little excursion was, however, I got very sick on board alongside others so be aware. Other than that, great experience.
  
 
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   Debbie Roberts 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This trip was amazing. The crew was super friendly and very knowledgeable! The views were stunning. We were able to see a large fin whale, some dolphins, and the sea lions!
  
 
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   Tracie Shellhart 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was amazing. We saw dolphins and a humpback whale. The boat is very comfortable, and the crew is the best. Sara was wonderful and very informative.
  
 
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   Aleisha Petri 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such an amazing experience! Allison was a fantastic narrator and the whole crew was very attentive. We were fortunate to get to see a humpback whale plus a great pod of dolphins on our trip. The sunset cruise was the way to go for sure!!
  
 
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   Sean Sheldrake 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've been on other whale watching excursions out of Dana Point and Newport, but San Diego Whale Watchers is the by far the best. The crew is amazing and engaging. We have never struck out. Great tour!
  
 
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   Sonja Bjorkman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. While visiting San Diego for my birthday, my friend and I went on the sunset cruise. We could not have had a better experience. Allison’s narration was so insightful making the trip top tier. Captain Austin and crew were also excellent by being helpful in answering any questions. Will be talking about trip and recommending your company. Thank you for a great trip!
  
 
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   Jayme Kretchmer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I love it! The speaker was sooo knowledgeable and she was great at spotting the whale and dolphins and everything we got to see… I also enjoyed her calming tone and demeanor
  
 
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   Adrian (Jigsaw) 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Staff was the best
  
 
  
  
 
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