Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Ticket pickup required
Duration: 2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

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!

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
  • custom built state of the art whale watching catamarans, offering amazing stability and comfort
  • Inside seating with climate controlled interiors, large windows, and outside seating
  • Seasoned Captains and crew who specialize in whale watching. Over 30-years whale watching experience

What's Not Included

    What's 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

    Audio-supported languages

    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

    Location

    Ticket pick-up point

    Harbor Breeze Cruises, Waterfront, Long Beach, CA, 90802
    Please arrive to our ticket booth at dock#2 at least 30 minutes on weekdays and 1 hour on weekends and holidays prior to your cruise. Dock #2 is located in between the Aquarium and Hooters, across the street from Bubba Gump Restaurant entrance. We recommend parking at the Aquarium or Pike parking structures. We validate parking for a day rate of $8.00, regular day rate for parking is $15.00 without validation. Disclaimer Whale and Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed due to the unpredictable nature of wildlife. We have expert Captains and Docents from the Aquarium of the Pacific onboard ensuring the best chance to see whales but it is up to the majestic mammals if they show up for work. We do offer a Sealife Guarantee - If aboard your cruise, we don’t encounter any of the amazing sealife that makes the Pacific Ocean such an incredible place, we will issue you a Return Voucher to come back aboard and join us again in the future

    Departure point

    Harbor Breeze Cruises, Waterfront, Long Beach, CA, 90802
    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.

    End point

    Harbor Breeze Cruises, Waterfront, Long Beach, CA, 90802

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