San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure

Enjoy the best sightseeing on the San Diego Bay—with a professionally narrated tour with San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure. Join us on the water for one of the most immersive ways to view San Diego's wildlife, as we search for Gray Whales (winter), Blue Whales (summer), Minke Whales, Fin Whales, dolphins, sea lions, marine birds, and much more! City Cruises is one of the best things to do with kids and families in San Diego, and offers one of the city’s most captivating whale-watching adventures. As we cruise, we’ll see up-close views of the bay's wildlife as well as iconic landmarks from a new perspective. Onboard, our staff will provide live narration and details about the aquatic life and landmarks we pass for a truly memorable experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture all the sights in photos and video.

About this Experience

• Duration 3.5 hours (Winter) 4 hours (Summer) 
• Whale Watching Cruise on the San Diego Bay
• Onboard Narration by the San Diego Natural History Museum 
• Spectacular views of whales, dolphins, sea lions and marine birds
• Food, beverage, and cocktail service available
• Dress Code: sightseeing casual attire

Extras & Upgrades

• Food and beverage are available for purchase onboard

Additional Info

• Up-close views and educational moments by expert captains and volunteer naturalists from the San Diego Natural History Museum
• We recommend warm attire, including a coat.
• The whale-watching vessel cruises in the open ocean. Our yacht is the most comfortable yacht in San Diego, due to stabilizers that greatly reduce the yacht's motion. Click here for Helpful hints for whale watching and frequently asked questions.
• If some type of whale is not sighted on your whale-watching cruise, you will receive a pass good to return for a Whale-Watching Cruise or Harbor Cruise from City Cruises San Diego.
• City Cruises offers the most stable whale-watching cruise during the summer migration, as the only cruise company to operate tours on a large vessel during this timeframe.
• For information on a City Experiences annual pass, click here.

Schedule: Winter Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure Cruises through April 12, 2026 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday only)

Board: 9:15 a.m.
Cruise: 9:30am - 1 p.m.
Cruise times may slightly vary

Where to Meet: Pier Two 970 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego

• Harbor Dr at Broadway St. 
• Next to the USS Midway Museum
• Access to these outer decks is by stairs only.