Hornblower Cruises
Hornblower invites visitors to San Diego to enjoy a first-class whale-watching experience aboard one of its yachts. From December through March each year, tours depart twice daily, offering a 3 1/2-hour experience in the Pacific Ocean. Whales, dolphins and sea lions can be spotted from three different viewing decks. Best of all, Hornblower offers vouchers for another cruise if no whale is spotted.
1066 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
1-888-HORNBLOWER
hornblower.com/whales
Davey's Locker
Whale watchers looking for a day on the water will enjoy Davey's Locker's Catalina Island whale-watching trip. Tours depart at 9 a.m. from Newport Beach, drop off tourists at Catalina Island for two hours and then return to Newport Beach by 5:30 p.m. Throughout the day, gray whales, humpback whales and blue whales may be seen from the large sundeck on board. This trip affords tourists views of the open ocean, marine life as well as the beautiful Catalina coastline all in one trip.
400 Main St.
Newport Beach, CA 92661
(949) 673-1434
daveyslocker.com
Monterey Bay Whale Watch
Year-round, Monterey Bay Whale Watching offers both morning and afternoon trips. The trips are always accompanied by a marine biologist, who is happy to help tourists spot and identify various marine life creatures throughout the trip. Among other sea creatures, dolphins, blue whales and killer whales are often seen. The main vessel used can accommodate 70 passengers, and the trip promises fantastic photographic opportunities.
84 Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-4658
montereybaywhalewatch.com
