Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
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The price you see is the price you pay, no hidden fees or surcharges. We are the top destination for whale watching in Long Beach and Los Angeles. Our custom built high speed vessels can cover waters north to Santa Monica and south to Newport Beach for maximum range coverage resulting in maximum marine life sighting success. Our fleet of state of the art vessels adhere to strict safety codes and regulations, ensuring you and your friends and family enjoy a wonderful experience out on the water. All whale watching excursions embark under the guidance of highly trained captains not only equipped to man your boat, but also to provide informative narration of the wildlife you might encounter. Marine life we encounter includes: Gray Whales (November-April), Blue Whales (may-November), and year-round we can see Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, Orcas, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, rare Marine Birds, and much more!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sealife Sightings are not guaranteed but if we don't see any Sealife you can come back in the future for free
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
low emission engines means whales and their marine environment are not harmed or disturbed
2 to 2.5-hour whale watching cruise
Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific highlighting all sights
Multiple Restrooms onboard
Sealife Guarantee If no sealife is seen, we'll issue you a free Voucher to join us in the future
custom built state of the art whale watching catamarans, offering amazing stability and comfort
Inside seating with climate controlled interiors, large windows, and outside seating
Seasoned Captains and crew who specialize in whale watching. Over 30-years whale watching experience
No food or drink are included but they are available for purchase onboard
Parking not included. We offer validation for discount parking in structure across the street
What To Expect
The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits
Our vessel will pass by the world famous Queen Mary while departing and coming back from your whale watching cruise
We will travel out into the open Pacific Ocean to search for amazing marine life including Whales, Dolphins, Sea Lions, rare Marine Birds, and much more!
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Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Reviews
236 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun day on the ocean!
Clyde D,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun day. Went In late October was a little chilly bring a jacket. No whales but tons of dolphins! Was well worth the money.
Value for money and a great afternoon out!
matthewsU8853GV,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely afternoon out on the boat! Tour was was great value for money! Guides were full of knowledge and saw some amazing sights! A must see in long beach! We saw 1 whale and 100’s of dolphins! What a beautiful sight!
Exciting and enjoyable.
M3709QAmichellea,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw 3 humpback whales and 1 Fin Whale and many dolphins. We had a very enjoyable and successful tour. Will definitely do it again next time I'm in town.
Fantastic
sharonnF9395OY,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an awesome experience. We actually got to see a whale. And lots of dolphins. I don’t mind coming back again. I’ll bring the whole family next time. And hope we see a lot more whale too.
Lovely day for cruising
nanetteg2025,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a beautiful sunny day to be on a boat. However I only saw a pod of dolphins for just a few minutes . No whales. I was a little disappointed however the crew did an excellent job .
Great whale watching experience
bradsM8468FK,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip where we saw whales and Dolphins. Very nice ship that had clean restrooms and a snack bar. We had no issues with motion sickness, but some others did. If you are prone to motion sickness plan ahead and medicate.
Not to be missed
Marie-laure33370,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just magic! Dozens of dolphins, whales and sea lions, it was just perfect!!!! The explanations about the different animals seen are also very interesting.
Great time
O7909YYdianen,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! We saw whales and lots of dolphins. Great experience for the whole family. Glad we grabbed hoodies, it can get cold and windy.
Being able to see these...
Arturo S,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Being able to see these beautiful creatures was amazing, was our first experience whale watching and it was worth it.
Awesome whale watching
joyburk,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Boat was clean and comfortable. Lots of room for everyone. Crew was very helpful as my mom had to use a walker.
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