San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
Description
Whale watching season is all year long in San Diego! Our team at Next Level Sailing provides the optimal experience with guides so experienced we received a 100 percent success rate during winter whale watching when spotting the King of the Deep. We are one of the best outdoor activities to do in San Diego. Gray whale watching season spans from mid-December through April. Blue whales and fin whales are seen feeding in San Diego from April - August. Humpback whales and minke whales are seen throughout the year, particularly in the spring, summer, and fall. Aboard our 141-foot sailing yacht, the Yacht America, you will see a plethora of whales firsthand in their natural habitat. In addition to whales, we also see dolphins and sea lions, and an abundance of naval activity. Don't be surprised if you see an F-18 fly overhead! Bring your own picnic, friends, and family for a wonderful day out on the water
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please call if you have a wheelchair so we can discuss the boarding options as we have had guests with wheelchairs enjoy this experience. We do have 5 steps in order to board the vessel. There is a single step in the deck. Please call Thank you!
- Adult Ticket for ages 13-99 years old. Child Ticket for ages 0-12.
- 9:00 AM trip: Check in between 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
- 11:00 AM trip: Check-in starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 10:30 AM
- 1:15 PM trip: Check in between 12:30 - 12:45
- 2:00 PM Trip: Check in between 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
- Bring layers, blankets, and jackets. It can be cold on the water!
Reviews(2,504)
Great polite crew, ship was beautiful and roomy. Not quite whale season yet but we saw a ton of dolphins
A really enjoyable experience. Even if you dan't see a whale it is a great thing to be on such a beautiful (like a work of art) sailing ship. All of the workers are friendly and helpful. One woman in particular (she said her name was "Fathom") was very knowledgable, sociable and worked well with kids. Beautiful day, relaxing and fun. (Note: the sign-in desk at the beginning is not easy to find. Keep your phone handy in case you have to call.)
Well worth the money. Enjoyed seeing all the water life. The captain was very safety conscious. I felt safe with his years worth of experience which he shared. Unfortunately didn't see any whales but saw a stampede of dolphins searching for sardines. I have never seen baby dolphins. Very exciting. The sea lions were very entertaining with their antics. They had plenty of snacks and cold drinks on board that made it more enjoyable
A truly magical experience. We love taking boat rides, but to have the chance to be on a replica of the original America's Cup was just wonderful. We got to see a pod of about 500 dolphins cavorting and generally looking like they were having more fun than anyone else in the water. The guide was so helpful and imparted so much information - even some about the boats/ships one will see in the bay. We were even given access to some of the photos the crew took! Completely recommend to anyone who loves the ocean and boat rides.
We enjoyed our experience. Unfortunately we didn’t see a whale but we did see a pod of dolphins. The seating isn’t comfortable but the sailboat was beautiful, the staff was friendly and we enjoyed having a smaller crowd compared to the larger cruises.
Amazing experience. Staff were awesome. The boat was super cool. Kid friendly. We have a 3 year old and he absolutely loved it.
Great experience. A little long but it was ok. Didn’t see the whale but we did see a lot of dolphins and seals
We didn’t see any whales but it was an amazing experience on the Sail boat and also getting to see a pod of about 200 dolphins. Also a submarine and military stuff and the coastline. Pretty amazing hope to see a whale another time.
We had a great experience! The crew was spectacular and anticipated everyone’s needs. It went flawlessly from start to finish. Although we saw no whales (it’s not the best month to see those) we saw MANY pods of two kinds of dolphins. Kids loved that. Also saw sea lions up close and personal which was a lot of fun. It’s a long trip but we’re glad we went. Highly recommend!
Although we saw hundreds of dolphins we never did see a whale and that was disappointing but the crew was awesome and we had a great time still.
