About This Tour
Enjoy the best sightseeing on the San Diego Bay—with a professionally narrated tour provided by The San Diego Natural History Museum of San Diego's whale-watching hot spots. Join us on the water as we search for Gray Whales (winter), Blue Whales (Summer), Minke Whales, Fin Whales, dolphins, sea lions, marine birds and much more! As we cruise, we’ll see up-close views of the bay's wildlife as well as iconic landmarks from a new perspective. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture all the sights in photos and video. If some type of whale is not sighted on your whale watching cruise, you will receive a pass good to return for a Whale Watching Cruise or Harbor Cruise from City Cruises San Diego. NOTE: The whale watching vessel cruises in the open ocean. Our yacht is the most comfortable yacht in San Diego, due to stabilizers that greatly reduce the yacht's motion.
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Meeting Point
Boards at Pier 2 with ACE parking lots on the pier next to the USS Midway Museum. Winter Whale: Morning | Board 9:15am Cruise 9:30am - 1:00pm Afternoon | Board 1:15pm Cruise 1:30pm - 5:00pm Summer Whale: Morning | Board 8:45am Cruise 9:00am - 1:00pm
Special Instructions
Check in at Pier Two, 970 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego CA. 92101. Harbor Dr at Broadway St Your reservation is only valid for the time slot booked. Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes prior to departure. Winter Whale Watching: Dec-April Morning Cruise BOARD: 9:15am | CRUISE: 9:30am - 1:00pm Afternoon Cruise BOARD: 1:15pm | CRUISE: 1:30pm - 5:00pm Summer whale Watching: BOARD: 8:45am | CRUISE: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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