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Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside

Oceanside Adventures
4.7
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Angela_B
33 days ago
The perfect amount of time to spend out on the water, with really lovely views from a clean, modern boat. Our group was lucky to have stunning weather the day of our tour, unfortunately we were only able to see the fin of a minke whale and not much else. With the limited wildlife viewing, all tour participants were given back their ticket to do the tour again at a later date with the hope to see more wildlife another time.

Every trip is guided by a certified marine naturalist who offers live narration and expert insight into the incredible marine life we encounter. Onboard, you'll find educational materials, fun facts, and recent sighting photos to help you spot and identify dolphins, whales, sea lions, and more. Our 2-hour tours strike the perfect balance—long enough to explore, short enough for all ages. Whether you're planning a family outing, a romantic date, a private party, or a corporate event, this ocean adventure is designed for anyone who loves the sea and the wild creatures that call it home.

Departure Point

  • Please CHECK IN at our kiosk in front of Rockin' Baja Lobster restaurant near the historic Oceanside Harbor Lighthouse AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO BOAT DEPARTURE TIME. 45 MINUTES ON HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS. If you are lost please call us. *There are no refunds or rescheduling for no shows .
Return Details
  • Please CHECK IN at our kiosk in front of Rockin' Baja Lobster restaurant near the historic Oceanside Harbor Lighthouse AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO BOAT DEPARTURE TIME. 45 MINUTES ON HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS. If you are lost please call us. *There are no refunds or rescheduling for no shows .
Duration2 hoursLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Additional Information

  • 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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On board, you will find a snack and beverage cash only bar (additional expense)
  • No private groups may book through VIATOR, also no one person or group may buy more then 10 tickets for any cruise time.
  • Due to the nature of our cruises no refunds or reschedules will be given for no shows or cancellations .
Inclusions
  • Local guide and professional guide
  • Cruise
Exclusions
  • Food, drinks, and alcoholic beverages (available to purchase cash only)
Redemption Instructions• Please bring voucher with you to check in at our kiosk. • Detailed Directions:  256 Harbor Drive S, Oceanside, CA 92054 . We are located next to the Oceanside Harbor Lighthouse. Please look for our check-in kiosk next to Rockin Baja Lobster restaurant. You must check in at the office to pick up your boarding pass at least 30 mins prior to departure on weekdays, 45 minutes on weekends and holidays. Do not go straight to the boat. If you are lost or running late, please call (760) 277-3737. • If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.**PARKING:**Due to the harbor being busy please allow for adequate time to find parking. Free parking can usually be found in the lot across from Joe’s Crab Shack through the tunnel, however if the the tunnel is blocked off, please enter through the back way. For the back parking lot entrance please take Harbor Dr. to Carmelo Dr., which will lead to the parking lot. Carmelo Dr. is by the Del Taco, Day’s Inn, and the Holiday Inn. If you have any questions or running late please give us a call at (760) 277-3737.***Parking tickets: Do not park where it states slip renters parking or parking permit. Ticketing will be enforced!***To our valued customers, effective 3/18/22 we will need to impose a temporary fuel surcharge that is added to each ticket, once the fuel falls we will remove this fee.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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4.7
based on Groupon 924 reviews
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Robert_P
Unfortunately, due to adverse weather our original trip was cancelled on the morning of the trip.The company kept us up to date quickly and we were able to book again for the day. Mee didn’t see any whales, but said see dolphins and sealions. The Captain then announced one the return to port that because we hadn’t seen whales, he would return everyone’s tickets, which could be used again for a trip anytime in the future!!! Fantastic offer. As we are leaving California on Sunday, so passed our tickets on to a family who will use them when their family arrives at the weekend.
Susan_M
Our trip was postponed due to a mechanical issue:. They allowed us to book the trip 2.5 hours later for free and reimbursed us for our original trip. Basically we ended up getting the excursion for FREE. We felt fortunate to see see lions and California Grey Whales on our trip.
Cassie H
What a great way to spend an afternoon in Oceanside!! We took the 2:30 tour. The ocean was calm, the weather was perfect and we saw so many dolphins!!! We were out less than half an hour before seeing the first pod of dolphins. They were jumping with joy everywhere and were being followed by a group of seals. As we traveled south, more dolphins came around and seemed to be in a race with our boat! They swam alongside the boat and underneath us. It was so cool !!! The only thing to make the trip better would have been for the staff to give a bit of history of the local area, talk more about the different kinds of dolphins and let us know what towns we were traveling past. Thankfully, another guest figured out that we had gone as far as Encinitas. If you have a free afternoon, I would definitely recommend this tour and hopefully you will get to see dolphins or maybe even a whale. Make sure to wear/bring layers as it is always cooler on the water.
K2657FDscotts
It was a nice two hour, twenty miles cruise. The kids , "staff", were very friendly. Absolutely zero marine life. That said, we completely understand that mother nature has her own rules and timing. However, it would have been wonderful to have some dialog from the captain or gals. Only interaction was from us approaching them. We did receive vouchers for another day, and we truly appreciate the compensation.
Angela_B
The perfect amount of time to spend out on the water, with really lovely views from a clean, modern boat. Our group was lucky to have stunning weather the day of our tour, unfortunately we were only able to see the fin of a minke whale and not much else. With the limited wildlife viewing, all tour participants were given back their ticket to do the tour again at a later date with the hope to see more wildlife another time.

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