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
255 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth the price, unforgettable experience
Asiya N,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00HANDS DOWN BEST $35 I’ve spent!!!! Boat was nice and clean, we went in November and definitely appreciate the reviews for bringing hats, gloves and jackets because the boat moves FAST, we saw a whale within 30min of driving out; only downside was parking from the address they send, then when you call they tell you to go somewhere else so we almost missed it but the were kind enough to wait. PARK IN THE AQUARIUM PARKING it’s cheap and you can walk over I think we paid $9. The staff were all friendly and informative.
So fun!
katiecS5637LO,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a last minute booking... but i am so glad we took our kids on this adventure. We were able to see a whale (humpback, I believe) as well as about 1000 dolfins. The kids (6&11) really enjoyed the ride. There were a lot of people, however it didn't seem crowded. We were able to roam both inside and out, not confined to a certain seat the whole time.
Very polite and informative
crnuss,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The staff was incredibly helpful and informative throughout the tour. The ship was very clean and everyone was polite. There was plenty of room for all the guests to feel comfortable. We were very excited to see a whale on this tour.
Great experience
Lbj55,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. The boat was nice. The crew was friendly. They took us to the right spot to see lots of whales and dolphins. They were very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this and I would go again and use the same crew.
Worth it
Suman S,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Its a great experience. Watching dolphins is very intimate feeling. I wish we spotted whales. Or atleast gotten a refund
Fantastic whale watching tour from Long Beach
896robynj,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved this whale watching tour. We saw three whales and several dolphins and sea lions. There isn’t a bad spot on the boat for viewing and they also have an inside section where you can buy drinks and snacks. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable.
Book now! Best experience ever
Vianny S,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing! We saw plenty of dolphins, a fin whale and a hunchback whale. Glad I decided to take this trip. Also having someone from the Aquarium of the Pacific talking about the animals and giving us information throughout the trip was amazing.
Fantastic sea life experience!
438rochellem,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The expert from the aquarium was incredibly knowledgeable. The captain took us right where 2 whales, hundreds of dolphins, many seals and see lions were. It was the best $45 I spent. Incredible experience!
Once in a Lifetime Experience
travissQ4252HE,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Dolphins, a humpback, sea lions, it was wild. Educational as well. A once in a lifetime experience.
Average experience
Bassel A,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It was our first whale watching cruise. It was disappointing we only saw dolphins and sea lions. But it was more disappointing that the cruise ship had a little safety when it comes to kids. The ship walls had steps that kids kept constantly climbing . It is so easy for kids to slip and fall especially with the high speed the ship cruises with. For future customers make sure you dress in layers because it gets so cold especially with speed and I don’t recommend bringing toddlers or young school age kids .
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From US$28.00Was US$35.00
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