Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

4.6 (603 reviews) Los Angeles, USA
Duration2h - 2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 120 travelers

Overview

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
  • 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
  • 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

What to expect

  1. The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits
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    Our vessel will pass by the world famous Queen Mary while departing and coming back from your whale watching cruise
  2. Pass by
    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!
  3. Aquarium Of The Pacific
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    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.
  4. Long Beach Cruise Terminal
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    Cruise Ship Terminal
  5. Pass by
    Once Home of the Spruce Goose, a massive, wooden flying boat designed and built by Howard Hughes during World War II
  6. Pass by
    Part of the largest commercial port in the world
  7. Pass by
    One of the largest Breakwater's in the USA.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

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.

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
  • 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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