Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Overview
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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 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!
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
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Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Reviews
315 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must go and do for Californians
MARLOTS26,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Total cost was 90 for me and my fiancé. It was our first time there. We arrived an hour early to familiarize ourselves with the area. The dock where the hard copy ticket was to be provided was easy to find. We parked in the aquarium parking(which was right next to the dock) and only paid 9 dollars after almost 4 hours of arriving. It was a easy and lively experience. You should take a windbreaker with a hoodie and gloves if you take the colder month tours. We saw 3 humpbacks and a class of dolphins(of about 200). Just the drive was beautiful, watching the city from the water was a must see for first timers. The narrator was awesome too. He walked around and talked to everyone and asked if we had questions. The boat had snacks and water which was nice since you can’t take in your own.
Great
Michael B,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great for kids of all ages. Crew was great. We saw so many dolphins, too many to count. Awesome birds and two whales.
The boat didn't go
Melissa E,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Even though the boat had problems, they handled the situation with dignity and found another boat. Next time, it will work like a charm.
Wonderful day out!
sarahinlosangeles201,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So fun - very educational, wonderful sunset. Saw a humpback whale and even got to see its tail. Saw tons of dolphins and some sea lions. The crew are so kind and they are volunteers from the Aquarium. I love being able to do this type of activity in my own backyard! Thank you!!!
Fun dolphin watching
Kristine D,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My teen daughter LOVES dolphins & whales so when we came to California over winter break we found this place & good reviews. Do line up early if you want to get a seat for the 20-25 minute or so trip out to where they slow down & stop to see the dolphins. It was an amazing experience. The guide was very knowledgeable & you could see them from any area on the boat.
Amazing!!! I want to go again
Naledra D,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was amazing! We saw soooo many dolphins!!! A whale, a seal and a sealion. It was so cool! It was cold when we were going and the wind was blowing but when we slowed down, it was a perfect day!! I wish I lived nearby so I could do this often!
Worth it during whale watching season!
JKP In LA,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bought my ticket ahead of time which made getting my physical ticket (required). Plenty of space to sit inside and out. The commentator pointed out local landmarks in addition to how to spot whales and dolphins. We got to see a feeding frenzy with dolphins leaping out of the air. We quietly followed two whales and watched them breach several times each. Food, drinks, and restrooms were available. Highly recommend for families, too!
Enjoyable and successful whale watching experience
hermosabeach22,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We appreciated the nice boat with snack stand and different seating and standing options. The guide was knowledgeable and did his best to make sure we saw as much as we could. We enjoyed that we were able to wait to see the humpback whale even though we were on the way back. We also liked how they were able to entice a pod of dolphins to “play” in the boat’s wake.
It was a great...
Brian G,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience. Especially if you have never been out in the ocean before 10/10 would recommend it.
Nice experience. The scenery is wonderful, and it is very exciting when dolphins or whales peek out 🐋🫶🏼
Mariangela R,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wear sweater and avoid hats. It's very windy. Always be on the lookout, and with the cameras ready 🌅🐋🫶🏼
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