Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Get ready to witness nature’s majestic giants up close and personal like never before! Unlike crowded tours, our intimate setting ensures an unparalleled experience, granting you the unique opportunity to experience these magnificent creatures from up close. Our expert guides, well-versed in marine biology, will provide captivating insights into the fascinating behaviors of these gentle giants. With our limited capacity, you’ll never feel rushed or jostled, allowing for uninterrupted moments of awe and tranquility. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure—book your exclusive spot now and embark on an intimate journey with whales and dolphins that will leave you with memories to cherish forever.

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Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Cruise

What To Expect

Oceanside Harbor Village

We specialize in creating an intimate and exhilarating experience for our guests, with the rare opportunity to be closer than ever to some of the most incredible marine mammals in our local coastal waters of Oceanside, Carlsbad and Encinitas without the jostle of an over crowded boat.

Admission Not Applicable

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Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching

Reviews

4.81

79 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome experience... Highly, recommend...
Carlos B,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an awesome experience... We seen a huge group of dolphins up close... It was really cool... The guide was very knowledgeable...
What an experience
Ambassador556256,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing day one of the best experiences ever… great host and Captain…. I honestly cannot recommend this enough and well worth the drive up from San Diego.
Hanging with the Dolphins!
Joseph R,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a very cool experience. Never saw so many dolphins in my life! Boat captain was awesome and made the experience very enjoyable. I highly recommend it!
Great experience!
Derek0969,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely one of the best things we have done as a family. Our captain Nate was excellent, very friendly and informative.
Great captain on the boat...
Colby S,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great captain on the boat very personable and knowledgeable about the wildlife. Got to see sea lions, a sunfish and atleast four groups of dolphins, whales weren’t quite out during the tour but it was still an amazing experience highly recommend you take this tour!
Fun tour and sooo many dolphins!
Jamie T,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a fun experience, saw hundreds of dolphins, numerous pods. Nate was our captain and was great! Very knowledgeable and fun. We didn’t see a whale, but those guys will appear when they choose. Overall a great experience! Wear sunscreen 🙂
We'll be back!
Connie S,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time. We knew we wouldn't see whales, as it's the wrong season. But Nick was amazing and found of a huge pod of dolphins! The up close and personal experience of the smaller boat combined with Nick's expertise, made this an unforgettable experience! We'll be back in November for a repeat trip!
Great time, Nate's a...
Thomas A,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great time, Nate's a great guide. No whales, but we played in a pod of 900 or so dolphins for quite some time.
Don’t miss this
Craig917,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent time. Worth every penny. Daughter said best experience of her life. Time of year will determine what you will see but we were fine with hundreds of dolphins that you can almost touch. Very good friendly captain too.
Five Stars
theandros,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Without a doubt, I would highly recommend this tour. We had an amazing time. Nate was terrific and very knowledgeable. We saw what felt like thousands of dolphins. It was a beautiful day on the boat and the weather was picture perfect.