Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
4.6 / 5 · 600 traveler reviews
The price you see is the price you pay, no hidden fees or surcharges. We are the top destination for whale watching in Long Beach and Los Angeles. Our custom built high speed vessels can cover waters north to Santa Monica and south to Newport Beach for maximum range coverage resulting in maximum marine life sighting success. Our fleet of state of the art vessels adhere to strict safety codes and regulations, ensuring you and your friends and family enjoy a wonderful experience out on the water. All whale watching excursions embark under the guidance of highly trained captains not only equipped to man your boat, but also to provide informative narration of the wildlife you might encounter. Marine life we encounter includes: Gray Whales (November-April), Blue Whales (may-November), and year-round we can see Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, Orcas, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, rare Marine Birds, and much more!
Your experience
Stop 1
Our vessel will pass by the world famous Queen Mary while departing and coming back from your whale watching cruise
Stop 2
We will travel out into the open Pacific Ocean to search for amazing marine life including Whales, Dolphins, Sea Lions, rare Marine Birds, and much more!
Stop 3
One of the top attractions in Long Beach with a collection of over 11,000 animals, over 500 different species. You can enjoy animal encounters.
Stop 4
Cruise Ship Terminal
Stop 5
Once Home of the Spruce Goose, a massive, wooden flying boat designed and built by Howard Hughes during World War II
Stop 6
Part of the largest commercial port in the world
Stop 7
One of the largest Breakwater's in the USA.
What’s included
- low emission engines means whales and their marine environment are not harmed or disturbed
- 2 to 2.5-hour whale watching cruise
- Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific highlighting all sights
- Multiple Restrooms onboard
- Sealife Guarantee If no sealife is seen, we'll issue you a free Voucher to join us in the future
- Inside seating with climate controlled interiors, large windows, and outside seating
- custom built state of the art whale watching catamarans, offering amazing stability and comfort
- Seasoned Captains and crew who specialize in whale watching. Over 30-years whale watching experience
Not included
- No food or drink are included but they are available for purchase onboard
- Parking not included. We offer validation for discount parking in structure across the street
Meeting and pickup
Our ticket booth is located at Dock #2 across the street from Bubba Gump Shrimp Restaurant and between the Aquarium of the Pacific and Hooters Restaurant. Please arrive with your Viator order and we will print every one in your party physical tickets to board the vessel.
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Sealife Sightings are not guaranteed but if we don't see any Sealife you can come back in the future for free
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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