Oct 15, 2015 october adventures in oceanside are endless and whale watching with oceanside adventures is an experience youll never forget. On september 29 th, a 400 common dolphin and 16 pacific whitesided dolphin sightings. Our military decommissioned rigid hull inflatable boats r. There are plenty of boat tours that will take you out on the. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins cetaceans in their natural. Gray whale watching season begins december 14, 2019. Since 2006, we have been recognized as the first, premier, year round whale watching company in san diego, california. San diego whale watching tours are available year round, notably with the peak of the season being during the gray whale migration nov 28 through april. And near the historic lighthouse at cabrillo national monument, whale. Adventure hornblower is the largest and fastest whale watching boat in san diego. Boatbased whale watching tours are available out of the hermanus new harbour which.
For the thrill of a lifetime, cruise alongside these magnificent whales in their natural environment with flagship cruises, san diego s most experienced whale watching company. The whale watching cruise coupon is valid for up to 10 persons per coupon and is valid for any of our 2. Jan 07, 2018 it is official, the whales have made their appearance in san diego and it is time for you to get out there and see them for yourself. Operating in the san diego bay area, with a seasoned captain who has been sailing catamarans. For those of you who dont know, san diego is a popular whale watching destination, and definitely made our san diego bucket list. October adventures in oceanside are endless and whale watching with oceanside adventures is an experience youll never forget.
San diego whale watching excursions witness the astounding grace and beauty of the gray whales as they migrate from the chilly arctic to the warm waters of southern california. For the first half of our trip, we are staying on coronado island, then were heading up to anaheim for a few days, and then we head back south, to carlsbad for 4 nights. Whale watching kayak tour in san diego at cloud 9 living. With a large platform and steel construction, the privateer can hold 149 people and provides the smoothest ride on the ocean. Whether from land or at sea, san diego is one of californias best spots for whale watching. From march to may, you might even catch a glimpse of a gray, sperm, or killer orcas whale. Get a unique and intimate view of spectacular whales and other sights in san diego bay. Your whale watching cruise is available at an affordable price on our historic boat, the privateer. This video was filmed in san diego aboard the adventure hornblower whale watching boat which departs from downtown. From our daily whale watching reports to photos and video, this is the spot for our favorite marine mammals. The san diego whalewatching cruise has enough natural sights to fill up any scrapbook, but the cruise also passes by san diego landmarks sure to catch your eye. Coast guardcertified vessel, complete with indoor and outdoor seating and a spacious galley, as you search for these beautiful marine mammals as they migrate between the baja peninsula and the bering strait. Our experienced crew knows exactly how to track down and show you the spectacular wildlife the pacific ocean has to offer. Imagine the five to six days that you will be able to experience and learn about the outstanding baja peninsula.
Experience the magic of migrating whales yearround off the coast of san diego. Check out the photo oceanside adventures shared on their facebook page of a humpback whale sighting on october 3 rd. Whale watching cruise of san diego san diego toursales. However, they can be observed during whale watching tours where their seasonal. During this time of year, you can expect to see humpbacks and blues.
On this three and a halfhour adventure visitors are treated to a factfilled narrative by experienced captains who ensure that the whales are spotted. However, a recent record for humpback whales was 7 on a tour in december 2017. While were there, wed like to go on a whale watching trip. The san diego schooner whale tour experience is offered seven days a week, middecember through september, subject to availability. Its hard to believe that weve been living in san diego for 3 months already. Entrance to the maritime museum and all the ships docked by the. Private whale watching in san diego including tours of the harbor and eco charters to the coronado islands. October whale watching in san diego visit oceanside. Whale watching report in san diego whale sightings. During our whale watching tour we saw some gray whales and humpback whales. Kids free october whale watching oceanside adventures.
According to a certain newscaster, san diego is named after a rather intimate part of a whales anatomy. Di pieros eye on exhibits ask a hipster advice you didnt know you needed best buys san diego shopping big screen movie. The main character al dresses up like a pirate and narrates the entire adventure, which makes it an absolute treat to hear about the military ships, the cabrillo stories, and information abounds about the whales narrator al is keeping you laughing with jokes and entertained with lots of stories about san diego, boats, etc. If you have a preference for one species of whale over the other, gray whales migrate from middecember through april while blue whales migrate from midjune through september. Dolphins, finback whales, humpback whale, minke whales, and other whales may also be viewed then. Whether you dream of reaching out to a gray whale calf, discovering a seabird rarity or witnessing the immensity of a blue whale, our journeys from southern california to baja california, mexico are for you. Stay indoors where the climate is controlled, or ride outside to get as close as possible to these majestic sea animals. July 14, 2017 mv farley mowat ship tours san diego, ca may 7, 2017 carlsbad village faire carlsbad ca may 21, 2017 solana beach fiesta del sol solana beach ca. November 16th, 2019 whale watch san diego, ca november 3rd, 2019 carlsbad village faire, carlsbad, ca. Whale watching san diego hornblower cruise discount 50% off. Enjoy a tranquil sail out to the pacific ocean, spotting california sea lions and california gray whales along the way. Other reported sightings include a humpback whale, 150 common dolphin and 8 bottlenose dolphins on october 1 st.
Late december and early january have been very exciting for us in spotting whales and large pods of dolphins. And near the historic lighthouse at cabrillo national monument, the. If youre looking for a whale watching discount, you may find one using online services like groupon. San diego ranks among the worlds most incredible places for viewing marine wildlife.
San diego whale watching tours whale cruises with hornblower. Saturday, december 30th, 2017 after leaving san diego bay, the whale watching group came across a large group of about 200 common dolphins mixed some pacific whitesided dolphins. In san diego, there are three harbors to choose from that offer whale watching tours, which are. Long beach, newport beach, dana point, oceanside, and san diego all offer whalewatching.
Jan 21, 2017 this video was filmed in san diego aboard the adventure hornblower whale watching boat which departs from downtown. Well offer a free evening presentation about the pelagic tour by leader todd mcgrath the evening before departure. However, because blue whales and gray whales migrate at different times of the year, whale watching season in san diego is open year round. Best tips for san diego whale watching when to see them travel.
Whale watching excursions in san diego california on. San diego whale watching cruise news, articles, and info. Whether by land or by sea, san diego is one of californias best spots for whale watching. While almost every whale watching tour operator is great in san diego, we. Main image from oceanside whale watching categories. San diego whale watching sunday, october 22, 2017, 9 a. Check out the hornblowers winter whale watching report and make a trip out there to see the wonderful wildlife in san diego. The winter months may not seem like a great time to visit the beach, but if your goal is to take pictures of some of the largest mammals on earth, then you should head to the pacific ocean soon. Hornblower san diego whale watching see whales up close and personal like never before. Operating in the san diego bay area, with a seasoned captain who has been sailing catamarans for more than 30 years, fun cat promises. San diego whale watch offers the premier whale watching experience in southern california. Students will gain a broad understanding of whales and dolphins in terms of migratory patterns, feeding behavior, social behavior, size differences. Between december and april, more than 20,000 gray whales migrate along our coast. Within a swift 20 minutes of departing from the san diego maritime museum port, you will sail approximately 9 miles off of the san diego coastline into the pacific ocean.
Southern california whalewatching tours depart from most harbors along the coast. Approximately 20,000 gray whales pass san diego in their 10,000mile annual migration from the bering sea to baja california. Las animas ecolodge on the sea of cortez has year round fin whales and blue whales and more. For the thrill of a lifetime, cruise alongside these magnificent whales in their natural environment with flagship cruises, san diegos most experienced whale watching company. San diego whale watching blog stay up to date with our whales in san diego.
Whale watching tours san diego, fun things to do in san diego. Attractions, blog, oceanside events, things to do october 15, 2015. For organized tours of the region, two great resources are the san diego natural history museum and the birch aquarium at scripps. With this unforgettable tour youll enjoy an aweinspiring close encounter with the worlds mightiest mammal, aboard the most comfortable ship in san diego. Di pieros eye on exhibits ask a hipster advice you didnt know you needed best buys san diego. Fun cat sailing is a privatelyowned catamaran boat touring service specializing in whale watching tours, san diego bachelorette parties, and much more. Saturday, december 30th, 2017 after leaving san diego bay, the whale watching group came across a large group of about 200 common. Each tour is narrated by an experienced captain with information exclusively endorsed by the san diego natural history museum.
See whales in their natural habitat and experience at first hand the incredible biodiversity of san diego harbor. Whale species in san diego this is an abbreviated description and listing of some of the whale species that can be seen around san diego. San diego whale watching tours san diego beach secrets. See the amazing whales and dolphins off of san diegos beautiful coast.
Whale watching aboard the hornblower in san diego, ca. Whale watching in san diego scripps affiliated medical groups. Each year, more than 20,000 gray whales make a 10,000 mile roundtrip. Best single month of san diego whale watching ever. Each year approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate from the bering sea to the lagoons of baja california and back. San diego whale watching excursions information guide. This is the busy travel season in san francisco and when plenty of people are on the water whale watching. Winter whale watch cruises featuring the gray whale during its migration begin on 9 december. Kids play and explore for free this october visit oceanside. Each year, more than 20,000 gray whales make a 10,000 mile roundtrip journey from alaska to the lagoons of baja california, where the females give birth to their calves. San diego whale watch 1617 quivira rd, san diego, california 92109 rated 4.
Tours include sightings of whales, dolphins, and more marine life around san diego. Experience the magnificence of whale migration season as you relax and enjoy the luxurious schooner america. Dec 27, 2017 san diego whale watching tours are available yearround, notably with the peak of the season being during the gray whale migration nov 28 through april. We offer a premier whale watching experience in southern california. Get up close and personal with californias majestic pacific gray whales during this 3hour whalewatching excursion from san diego. In san diego, there are three harbors to choose from that offer whale watching tours, such as oceanside harbor, mission bay, and san diego bay. Baja whale watching tours may get you close enough to touch. San diego whale watch is committed to making your next corporate event a success. If you have a preference for one species of whale over the other, gray whales migrate from middecember through april while blue whales. The san diego schooner whale watching is open for children ages 5 and older.
It is official, the whales have made their appearance in san diego and it is time for you to get out there and see them for yourself. Dec, 2017 whale watching aboard the hornblower in san diego, ca. A few weeks ago, we decided to go on an all day 8hour tour, since weve had friends go on shorter tours and not see much. Hornblower winter whale watching report san diego san. Blue whale sightings are possible in the summer from may to august. They offer the longest whale watching cruise from san diego, a sixhour expedition that goes south to the coronado islands marine sanctuary. Traditionally, whale watching season runs from december through april. Whale watching excursions 990 n harbor dr san diego ca 92101 usa. For the first half of our trip, we are staying on coronado island, then were heading up to anaheim for a few days. San diego whale watching tours are available yearround, notably with the peak of the season being during the gray whale migration nov 28 through april. Yes, san diego has entered whale watching season, one of the many natural, special gifts our city provides. June 22, 2016 oceanside adventures, san diegos premier whale watching.
This is a diverse and brilliant wilderness area full of contrasts. Renowned for our wide range of adventure offerings, we have unsurpassed expertise in the approach and observation of marine wildlife in their natural environment. Whether youre looking to get up close and personal or witness whales from the shore, there are tons of ways to enjoy these magnificent creatures here in californias beach city. Can anyone suggest a whale watching tour that our family of two adults and one 6 year old boy would enjoy.
In san diego, there are three harbors to choose from that offer whale watching tours, which are oceanside harbor, mission bay, and san diego bay. By far the most common is the california gray whale, which can be seen during their annual migration down the west coast from alaska to baja, mexico and back again, providing many unique viewing opportunities. Set sail for adventure, just a stones throw from the city and discover a mindblowing variety of marine. We at san diego whale watch believe in the importance of utilizing the wonderful natural resource of the pacific ocean to educate our youth on the diverse marine life that inhabits it. Each offers guided outings, such as day hikes or grunion hunts, as well as multiday excursions, including trips to the desert or to the.