San Diego Whale Watching: Gray Whale Migration

Annually, an estimated 20,000 gray whales make a remarkable migration from Bering Sea to the Baja California lagoons and vice versa. Join us off the coast of San Diego to experience this incredible voyage during an educational whale watching tour.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 990 N Harbor Dr - 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…
What's Included
  • Indoor and outdoor seating options
What's Not Included
  • 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
Additional Information
  • 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…
Location
990 N Harbor Dr
North Harbor Drive
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bob_m
Apr 17, 2025
Enjoyable experience - Good time, followed mother and baby as they migrated north. The crew worked hard to make sure everyone got information and had a good time.
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Brandi_g
Apr 15, 2025
Whale watching adventure - Fantastic experience, the staff was so nice and knowledgeable, we got to see one whale, a mega pod of dolphins, lots of jelly fish and sea lions
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Ang
Apr 13, 2025
Great Experience - Great Experience...seen a whale, lots of dolphins, and seal lions...would highly recommend!! It was cold but fun
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Betty_d
Apr 13, 2025
We saw 4 whales - We saw 4 whales on our excursion. The tour guide said that was unusual. The crew was knowledgeable and fun.
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Extraordinary523571
Apr 11, 2025
Amazing trip - The staff was great & the narrator did an awesome job, very informative. The Captain & crew were diligent in locating the Whales & we enjoyed a pod of Finn whales for quite awhile along with seals, dolphins, & pelicans! Highly recommend the Flagship crew & thanks for a great trip!
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Cliffs613
Apr 10, 2025
Dolphin Extravaganza - My girlfriend and I took a weekend SD Whale Watching cruise. We had a wonderful time! We are both locals, so weren't sure if the trip would be corny or touristy. However, the cruise exceeded expectations! We expected to see whales, and we did. However, we also encountered several huge schools containing hundreds of dolphins. They were curious and playfully "surfed" in the bow wave our our boat. The two on-board naturalists were knowlegeable and genuinely enthusiastic! This made the trip even more fun. I'll gladly go again!
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Jerri_k
Apr 9, 2025
A great memory - We got to see a "city" of dolphins! We didn't see a whale, but we were given a voucher for another trip. The crew was friendly.
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Melissals7805pk
Apr 8, 2025
Enjoyable and fun, It was Windy and the ride was a little bumpy. - Great experience!!! The timing was great. An opportunity to see other things during the tour such as Dolphins and Sea Lions was awesome too.
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Susan_n
Apr 10, 2025
Whales not guaranteed - Unfortunately no whales but the cruise was lovely. Nice large boat with plenty of room to walk around and see the views.
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Ruchi_s
Apr 11, 2025
Not much engagement - Not much engagement. No whales and hardly dolphins seen. They should have been more upfront of not the season for whales.
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