San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching from City Experiences

City Cruises - San Diego Whale Watching
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Julia
15 hours ago
What a wonderful impromptu cruise! The ship was clean and the staff was extraordinary, from our cheerful dockside check-in person through all the food folks on board to the DJ. Beautiful sights, truly free-flowing mimosas. A must do experience!

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Enjoy the best sightseeing on the San Diego Bay with a professionally narrated tour and close-up encounters with marine creatures!

What To Expect

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    3.5 - 4 Hour Whale & Dolphin Watching - Experience marine life like never before!
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    Onboard Narration - by the San Diego Natural History Museum!
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    Spectacular views - whales, dolphins, sea lions and marine birds
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    Food, beverage, and cocktail service available - exploring works up an appetite!

    • Sail alongside majestic gray, blue, and humpback whales as they migrate through the Pacific Ocean. Experience the thrill of seeing these incredible creatures in their natural habitat, and enjoy playful encounters with pods of dolphins, sea lions, and an array of marine birds, making it a complete ocean adventure.

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    As you cruise, you'll see up-close views of the bay's wildlife as well as iconic landmarks from a new perspective. Onboard staff will provide live narration and details about the aquatic life and landmarks for a truly memorable experience.

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    San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure

    • Icon June 21 – September 1 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday only) 9:00AM – 1:00PM
    • Icon December 14 - April 13 (Friday-Monday only) 9:30AM - 1:00PM
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    FAQs

    Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure time to allow a smooth check-in and to kick-off your adventure stress-free! Make sure to wear comfortable clothes with layers, and close-toed shoes!

    Departure Location

    • Icon Pier 2 970 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA

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    Promotional value expires Dec 31, 2026.
  • Limit 8 per person.
  • Valid only for date and time selected at booking.
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    About City Cruises - San Diego Whale Watching

    City Cruises, one of two sub-brands under City Experiences’ expansive portfolio of water- and land-based experience companies, operate dining, sightseeing, and private events across 22 destinations in the U.S., Canada, and the UK.

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    Julia
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    Shutterbug
    39 ratings|15 reviews
    What a wonderful impromptu cruise! The ship was clean and the staff was extraordinary, from our cheerful dockside check-in person through all the food folks on board to the DJ. Beautiful sights, truly free-flowing mimosas. A must do experience!
    Jennifer
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    163 ratings|110 reviews
    We had an absolutely wonderful time! The food was absolutely delicious worth going back for several times. The atmosphere was so fun and the staff made everything wonderful. The champagne was free flowing and the staff was so helpful. Had a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend.
    Casandra
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    15 ratings|6 reviews
    It was so beautiful!! The food was wonderful, drinks were flowing, and views were beautiful. I will definitely come back for the dinner cruise.
    Que
    2 ratings|2 reviews
    Took my husband for his birthday and had a blast the food was excellent the service was excellent and the server she even gave us free alcoholic drinks because it was his birthday and just because you book the brunch doesn’t mean you only eat that we also got to go downstairs and eat off that buffet eggs back sausage French toast potatoes chicken birria steak pasta salad dessert bottomless mimosas
    shateo
    7 ratings|1 review
    I had an amazing time for my birthday and my waiter Albert was awesome he took hpp

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