San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Each year approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate from the Bering Sea to the lagoons of Baja California and back again. Come witness this amazing journey off the coast of San Diego on this educational whale watching excursion.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Chances of spotting a whale are exactly the same, whether you choose the morning or afternoon departure. Whales don't wear watches.
Same goes for the days of the week. Each day has an equal chance of sightings. Whales do not have calendars.
In the unlikely event that your departure is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, we do our best to contact you in the morning at the phone number you provide. We will reschedule your tour for another day if you like or provide you with a full refund—your choice.
Guests with wheelchairs can access the vessel and interior main deck. However, the exterior top deck and the restrooms are not ramp accessible.
No touching the whales. No feeding the whales. No petting the whales. This is whale watching. We watch with our eyes.
Indoor and Outdoor Seating
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Enjoy breathtaking view of the beautiful San Diego Bay before departing out into the ocean where you will have the chance to see whales, turtles, dolphins and so much more! Please not the bathrooms are not accessible for wheelchairs. Flagship's whale watching cruises are educational and fun for the whole family. The incredible connection with nature will leave a lasting impression. Reservations recommended.
What‘s Included
Indoor and Outside seating
We suggest dressing in layers. The temperature and winds can be unpredictable even if it's sunny out.
warm clothing
medication - If you may be prone to seasickness, plan ahead. Medication only works when taken BEFORE boarding the vessel. Wristbands for motion sickness also can be effective. Either can be purchased at any drug store.
Snacks
Food and Drinks
Options
1:30pm Weekday Whale Watching
9:30am Weekend Whale Watching
9:30am Weekday Whale Watching
1:30pm Weekend Whale Watching
Reviews
650 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a wonderful day!
Maureen M,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous staff. Great experience fair price. We saw a number of whales a stampede of dolphins. We had many photo opportunities. I was grateful for the dramamine.
Beautiful Day to See Whales
rdwilder,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a beautiful relaxing day with sightings of grey whales, dolphins, and sea lions. We were told exactly where to look at just the right time! All the crew was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our day!
Whale Watching San Diego
Jack M,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well-organized excursion..... Becca was outstanding as our host guide, explaining the bay and open ocean, finding pods of dolphins, and the migration of the whales from Alaska to Mexico.
Friendly and informative...
Roy L,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly and informative staff. Would highly recommend. Worth every penny. I don't like that they force you to use 100 characters to leave them a review.
Wonderful adventure
Voyager363210,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed seeing gray whales and dolphins on our trip. It was a great experience and most beautiful day. Our trip guide, Rafael, did an awesome job narrating our journey.
Recommended!
marloesd2026,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Seen dolphins and whales. Raphael was a great guide. A bit massive but excellent for this price and you can't expect a smaller trip.
Excellent Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour Experience
David L,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Comfortable and big 100ft boat with excellent crew, including information about land sites and marine life. We appreciate Ocean Connectors staff sharing knowledge and hands-on items about marine life. Beautiful day and calm sea were a bonus.
Whale watching
Marsha L,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Fun and we saw multiple whales. The company was persistent and really worked to find whales an was successful!
Great!
U96OHdianeb,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience! We saw multiple whales and porpoises. The captain followed a group of 3-4 grey whales
A Perfect Morning
Christine J,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a perfect morning! Having gorgeous weather definitely helped, but the experience on board was wonderful. The naturalist (I wish I had caught her name) was wonderful in giving information, not only educating us about the sea life we saw, but also providing interesting details about what naval vessels we passed on our excursion. She had such a pleasant, easy-going manner that I felt very comfortable asking questions. I loved that she showed us what actual baleen looks like! And of course the real stars of the show were the whales and dolphins. Such amazing creatures! I am so glad we got to get a glimpse into their world.
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