San Diego Dolphin Watch Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
You will check-in 30 minutes before the time of departure. 15 minutes before departure we will escort you down to the boat. We will cruise for 2.5-3 hours looking for whales, dolphins, sea lions, and other life. If the weather doesn't permit leaving the bay, then we will spend most of our time cruising around Mission Bay enjoying being on the water.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Access to alcohol is age restricted. Ages 21+
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mission Bay Park
We will travel around Mission Bay and possibly out of the bay if the weather is nice; there, we have a chance of seeing Dolphins and Whales.
What‘s Included
Landing and facility fees
Restroom on board
Parking Fees
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Options
San Diego Dolphin Watch Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Could have been more...
Clinton A,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Could have been more interactive. We did see 1 whale a few times. Beautiful sunset, boat ride was good.
Fun time!
O3751EHjanicep,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales but we did get to see dolphins. The boat was clean. The crew was great! We got vouchers to go again for free because we didn't see any whales.
Best whale watching trip
Trek29743402877,Jul 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my family went on the Legacy whale watching cruise in early July 2023. It was absolutely AMAZING! We saw 5 blue whales and many pods of common dolphins. I can’t wait to come back and would definitely recommend Legacy to anyone looking for a great time!!
So much fun!
Jjenoula,Mar 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our whale watching experience with Legacy! The guides were very knowledgeable and the experience amazing. We found two giant pods of dolphins, one of about 40 or 50, which stayed with us for over 30 minutes. The crew angled us right next to them, and the dolphins seemed to have a lot of fun playing, jumping and showing off for us. We were SO close! It was magical. We also saw many birds, a seal and California Sea Lions, of course. Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales that day, but the crew was in constant contact with other boats the whole time, ready to share a sighting experience. No one, on any cruise, saw whales the day we went. In spite of that, our whale watching experience with Legacy was the highlight of our trip. Even our two teens remember as their favorite experience in San Diego, and we got free coupons to return for another trip!
A Whale of a Tour
lynec587,Feb 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything you could ask for on a whale watching cruise. We saw whales, dolphins, seals and a variety of birds. The ship was comfortable and the guide knowledgeable.
Excellent family cruise
CollinsFamily2018,Jul 8, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although we came at the wrong time of the year. My family enjoyed the time we had out there. It was the first time my wife and kids have seen dolphins in the wild, like they should be. If you are interested, we were told the best time to go on the whale watching cruise is January and February. That is the migration time. We will definitely be back at one of those times. Being a Navy Veteran it was good to be back out in the open ocean.
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