San Diego’s #1 Whale Watch Experience

Unlimited* Whale Watching!

See more whales and never miss a migration season!

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Google Reviews

4.8

4,300+ verified reviews

San Diego's Original

15+ Years
of whale watching expertise

Our Promise

Sightings Guarantee
or come back free

Year-Round Tours

Daily Departures
from Mission Bay

See More Whales with a Membership

Take advantage of our Unlimited Whale Watching Membership which gives you expanded opportunities to encounter these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. Plus, each member receives Buddy passes so you can share the excitement with your friends and family!

Weekday Ocean Adventure Pass

$375

Perfect for locals with flexible schedules
Unlimited weekday daytime tours (Mon–Fri)
1 Buddy Pass per year to share the magic
Priority boarding
50% off Cruise San Diego & Extended Trips
Blackout Days Apply

Ocean Explorer Membership

$475

Our best value for true whale lovers
5 Buddy Passes per year ($325 value)
Priority boarding
50% off Cruise San Diego & Extended Trips
Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks onboard
Unlimited tours (Blackout Dates Apply)

Unlimited Ocean Explorer Membership

$675

Our best value for true whale lovers
Unlimited tours with no blackout dates
5 Buddy Passes ($325 value)
Priority boarding
50% off Cruise San Diego & Extended Trips
Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks onboard

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*Annual Blackout Dates: Please be aware that some blackout dates do apply, when tours will not be available due to holidays and special occasions. These blackout dates include Mother’s Day, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Father’s Day, Labor Day weekend, and July 4th. These days allow our staff to spend time with their families while ensuring exceptional experiences on other days throughout the year!

Never Miss a Migration Season– See All Species!

Different seasons bring different whale and dolphin species to our San Diego coast. Having an Annual Whale Watching Membership gives you the best chance to see them all—From Humpbacks and Fin Whales to Blue Whales and Gray Whales, each migration season will add a new chapter to your whale watching exploration!

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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