Its the season for premium winter whale watching featuring gray whales. How did a dead fin whale wind up in the port of long beach. Most carnival cruise lines ships depart from long beach, california. Our experienced captains offer a comprehensive narration. Dana wharf whale watching 34675 golden lantern, dana point, ca 888 2240603. Passengers on the san diego whale watching cruise will catch glimpses of these whales making their 6,000 mile journey. Buy tickets online or call 949 6731434 to schedule a cruise. An informative video documentary is also shown on the san diego whale watching expedition cruise. Whether you want to embark on a 111day world cruise or a 3day california.
With a maximum of 6 guests per cruise, you are sure to have the most personalized, intimate cruise. Migration viewing takes place december through april along the california south bay coastline. Norwegian joy mexican riviera berth 92 7 night mexican riviera ports of call. Whale watchers will have the opportunity to witness blue whales along with other species of whales playing and feeding in the waters right off of the california coast. Offering all eventsfor the convenience of your yacht charter and charter boat needs, boarding is available out of san pedro redondo beach long beach newport beach.
Our experienced captains provide a comprehensive narration about the characteristics of each cruise. Park and cruise san pedro san pedro cruise port parking. Whale watching from san pedro, ca san pedro, california. Witness the majestic blue and grey whales migrate past the shores of southern california while on a whale watching cruise departing daily from san diego. Its never guaranteed that travelers will get to pet a gray whale, but the odds are pretty good here. One of my friends suggested whale watching for the first morning our group was. Our california cruise gives you the opportunity to see the sunny beaches of san diego and the glittering hills of san francisco, with some of the states famous wine regions as well as towering redwoods nearby. Mar 28, 2016 i have done many whale watching trips around the california coast but for years i have wanted to visit the whales breeding and birthing grounds. Coast guard inspected vessel certified and fully insured for ocean excursions as well as harbor cruises for up to 42 passengers. We commonly see gray whales, blue whales, humpback whales, large pods of common dolphin, bottlenose dolphin, california sea lions, harbor seals and more. Whale watching with san pedro special the opportunity to see whales is truly breathtaking. Of the three locations in baja california where the gray whales make an appearance each year, laguna san ignacio is regarded as the best. San diego freeway405 south to the harbor freeway110, then south on the. Whale of a day is a festival celebrating the migration of the pacific gray whale from its summer feeding grounds in the bering and chuchki seas in alaska to the winter breeding and calving grounds in baja california.
A variety of whale watching tours are available this summer, departing from san pedro. San pedro, california, 90731 3105141414 crowne plaza 601 s. Offers special pricing for groupsclubs and organizations. We are currently running whale watching trips every single day from san pedro, ca. Container ships loading at san pedro, california duration.
At that time, thousands of them can be found off the california coast. The aquariums whale adventure starts with an educational slide show about the life of the pacific gray whale and continues with a twohour voyage in search of whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seabirds. For the thrill of a lifetime, cruise alongside these magnificent whales in their natural environment with flagship cruises, san diegos most experienced whale. San diego whale watching tours whale cruises with hornblower. Several companies offer whale watch trips from there, and they all make a long, slow journey out of the harbor into open water before the whale. The waterfront docks are located off the san pedro pierfish market and there is a fair amount of parking available until noon after which it begins to get crowded. Get up close and personal with dolphins and whales when you go on daveys locker whale watching tour. Whale watching cruises are available from most of the. The regions of north americas west coast share the mighty pacific in common, but otherwise offer travelers very different experiences. During the construction of the san pedro public market, spirit cruises is temporarily not departing from san pedro. Find and plan your next cruise from san diego to san francisco on cruise critic.
The 7 best cruises from san diego to san francisco with. Its where the whales are friendlier and encounters more likely. For one low price enjoy one night at a nearby hotel, shuttle service to and from the cruise port and car parking at the hotel while you travel. Get up close and personal with dolphins, sea lions, pelagic sea birds and migrating whales on this 3. The whale watching cruise in san diego sets sail twice a day, once at 9. Blue whales feed off the california coast between bodega bay and san diego. Whale watching schedule whale watching trips available everyday sportfishing schedule sport king gail force triton 34 day island freelance 12 day local freelance overnight freelance charter boats available sea life excursions available on weekends click below on this link to see our schedule and redeeem your voucher. Top 5 things to know about san diego whale watching expedition cruise. Upcoming events san pedro events san pedro calendar. If youre lucky you might even see gray whales with calves, blue whales, fin whales, dolphins, and sea lions on a whale watching cruise. Get out on the water and see whales, dolphins, and other marine life up close on a whale watching cruise or harbor cruise by harbor breeze cruises. Our whale watching cruises include informative commentary provided by experienced staff and on most cruises also a biologist from the aquarium of the pacific. Several companies offer whale watch trips from there, and they all make a long, slow journey out of the harbor into open water before the whale watching can begin. If you want to find things to see and do in the area, you may want to check out aquarium of the pacific and long beach cruise terminal.
Whale of a day at rancho palos verdes, ca california. A port town with a beach, aquarium, waterfront dining, cruise ships and much more. Giant marine park off laguna beach provides amazing whale watching year round. The fishing pier is a favorite destination for whalewatching and especially during grunion season. In march, i found myself 450 miles 720 km south of the international border. San pedro california sits next to long beach and is a unique and historic community. Dec 28, 2017 a whale, which was estimated to be 20 to 30 feet long, was discovered by the u. They do still have cruises departing from long beach. World cruise center is located in central san pedro. The primary ship used for whale watching is a 65foot long vessel that was specifically designed for whale watching, complete with a large upstairs sundeck, wraparound outdoor seating and onsite snack bar. The world cruise center is located at berths 91, 92 and 93ab or 100 e. San pedro cruises get the best cruise vacation as multiple. Palos verdes street san pedro, ca 90731 310 5198200 doubletree hotel 2800 via cabrillo marina san pedro, california, 90731 310 5143344 sunrise hotel 525 s.
Yearround fin whales, orcas, minke whales and more may be spotted. Jan 26, 2020 california whale watching boat tours all year. You can easily spend a leisurely day seeing the sights and exploring what this neighborhood has to offer. This whale watching ship is great for deck viewing without having a crowd. Groups who have taken whale watching in san pedro have found their experiences to be enjoyable and educational. Gray whales migrate past southern california coastline winter and spring. San pedro remains the easy and economical place to stay before and after your cruise. To be clear, only the hotels that are adjacent to the port offer shuttle service so you can transfer to one of these hotels straight away and then take their free shuttle to the port in the morning or take a free shuttle from lax to a hotel adjacent to lax and then transfer to the port in the morning. From january through mid april each year, san pedro looks forward to the pacific gray whale migration. A long beach whale watching cruise can also give you the amazing opportunity to see a blue whale in long beach. Long beach whale watching with harbor breeze cruises, gray whale migration duration. Blue whales swim and feed off the california coast from midjune through october when krill is abundant. Welcome to harbor breezes california blue whale website. Wednesday near nimitz road and pier t at the port of long beach and remains tied to the.
Blue whale watching on long beach whale watching tours is an incredibly breathtaking experience and an exciting mustsee attraction for both tourists and long beach locals alike. When several ships are in port, we may use an alternate berth. World cruise center 100 swinford street san pedro, ca 90731. The san diego whale watching expedition cruise takes off from the north harbor dock in downtown san diego and last for three and a half hours. We offer a wide selection of departure dates for cruises.
San jose whale watching deals in san jose, ca groupon. Whale watching ocean safari trip for one, two, or four adults from sea spirit ocean safari up to 33% off. Sportfishing in san pedro whale watching windsurfing in san pedro. A harbor breeze cruises whale watching trip is truly a memorable experience for all ages. The southern california coastline has more than just the pacific blue and gray whales. Passport services apply online, download forms or check on your application status.
Charter a private boat for a cruise, a burial at sea ash scattering, fishing, bachelorette party or whale watching. Take in the storied sights of the city including its modern museums, highend shopping, and starstudded sights dotting the hills. Newport landing whale watching offers whale watching cruises open to the general public viewing california grey whales, blue whales, all types of dolphins, and more. We will spend our day searching for whales, dolphins and other marine mammals. Keep in mind that the san pedro special is an open boat with an unobstructed views. Looking for cruises from san diego to san francisco. Avoid rushing to catch a cruise at the cruise port and looking for parking. The san diego whale watching expedition cruise provides passengers with the chance of a lifetime to see grey whales migrating between the arctic and baja. Whale watching with san pedro special sport fishing, whale. We are delighted to inform you about our fun, informative, and exciting blue and gray whale watching cruises. A cultural mosaic starting in san pedro with stops in cruising the pacific ocean, honolulu, nawiliwili, crossing dateline lose 1 day, apia, nukualofa, auckland, tauranga, cruising coast of new zealand, picton, cruising the tasman sea, sydney, eden, cruising the bass strait, melbourne, adelaide, cruising great austral. Top 10 san pedro hotels near world cruise center california. San pedro, california 90731 310 5481080 terranea resort. Multiple whale watching tours depart daily from newport landing in lovely newport beach, which is only a few minutes south of san pedro.
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