Private Tour

Experience Oceanside Sailing with Whales and dolphins!

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

We set sail on a 45 foot, teak filled sailing yacht- Named, Song of David. One of the largest and most comfortable sailboats in the Oceanside harbor.

We cater to guests from many of the five star hotels in the area. We serve an upscale experience with Charcuterie and Champagne as an option. Ask about our three and four hour extended experiences. We set sail and begin looking for dolphins and whales. The bow of the boat has been fitted with a special dolphin seat so that you can actually sit over the top of the playful dolphins below. The memories gained abord the Song of David will last a lifetime.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Cheese and crackers plate if requested ahead of time

Strawberries and melon upon request

Sit out on our custom made dolphin seat overhanging the front bow. Extremely fun and unique experience.

Steering the vessel available upon request, fun for all ages

La Croix sparkling water

What To Expect

We set sail within minutes. Guests are encouraged to help hoist the main and trim the sails/ or do nothing and just sit back and listen to the sounds of the Ocean. We look for whales and dolphins as well as appreciate seal lions, pelicans and seagulls. Very beautiful experience on our lovely 45' blue water yacht, called: Song of David. Champagne and Charcuterie Available. Bring your own is an option. For groups greater than six, please send us an inquiry.

Options

3 Hour Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Bottled water and snacks

Experience Oceanside Sailing with Whales and dolphins!

Duration: 2 hours

Two hour trip per person, 3

2 hour sail or sunset excursio

Reviews

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Beautiful boat, well...
William B,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful boat, well maintained, clean and a wonderful host Captain Eric. The day was perfect and wind made the sailing an amazing experience.
Wonderful Experience
Brianna C,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This truly was the best experience ever !! As a family we booked the 2 hour boat cruise and it was amazing ! Captain Gene was fantastic with communication as he confirmed our booking the morning of and met us at the pier prior to boarding . Throughout the entire trip he was extremely knowledgeable about sailing and the surrounding seas! We all agreed that we would book this charter 1000 times more! Capt Ed Was also great with assisting me to book this trip from the start!
Culture15697494800,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommended!! Captain Eric is the best! He taught us a few things about sailing, safety and made us feel so at ease. If you’re ever in Oceanside, please book a trip with Pura Vida Sailing Charters.
Don’t miss this experience!
Zachary G,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an amazing experience. We took a 2 hour tour. The sailboat is 45 foot and incredible. Our guide Eric was very kind and made sure we were comfortable. We had cold drinks, pineapple, cushion seating, and he even provided blankets for warmth. We saw multiple pods of dolphins and many different types of birds. The entire trip was very enjoyable and we would definitely do it again.
Must do when in the San Diego area!
Deb doe81224,
Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fabulous day out on the boat with Captain Eric. We couldn't have asked for a better day - sunshine and good wind made for a spectacular sail. Will definitely do it again and highly recommend!
Dolphins and sailing….couldn’t be better
michaelwM6922VR,
Aug 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Captain Eric did an amazing job. Got us on two different pods of Dolphins. Watching the dolphins from the bow seat was second to none. Highly recommend for the family!
Sailing with Dolphins
matthewgO3891WB,
Jul 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Captain Eric was terrific. He got us up close to a huge pod of dolphin. The bow seat gives an up close experience with the wildlife. The sailing was great. A full experience!
Fun and safe!
Angelina S,
Jul 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time! The captain made our trip fun and comfortable and did his best to get close to the dolphins while being safe. Highly recommend!
🐋🐬
A F,
Jun 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time on the boat with Eric. Even though it was cloudy we saw some dolphins and a 🐋! It is so relaxing out on the water.
Lifetime memories
Linda C,
Jun 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This sailing trip had it all. The peace and freedom of communion with the sea, without crowds or stress. The giddy thrill of dozens of dolphins racing the sloop, darting around and under the bow, almost close enough to touch. The majestic awe of a huge blue whale surfacing around us repeatedly. The charming comraderie of learning about sailing from Captain Eric, who clearly loves his work. It was the highlight of our vacation.