Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

4.6 (598 reviews) 2 hours – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 120 people
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Harbor Breeze Cruises

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–62 years) · Seniors (63–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: low emission engines means whales and their marine environment are not harmed or disturbed
Included: 2 to 2.5-hour whale watching cruise
Included: Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific highlighting all sights
Included: Multiple Restrooms onboard
Included: Sealife Guarantee If no sealife is seen, we'll issue you a free Voucher to join us in the future
Included: Inside seating with climate controlled interiors, large windows, and outside seating
Included: custom built state of the art whale watching catamarans, offering amazing stability and comfort
Included: Seasoned Captains and crew who specialize in whale watching. Over 30-years whale watching experience

Not included

Not included: No food or drink are included but they are available for purchase onboard
Not included: Parking not included. We offer validation for discount parking in structure across the street

Itinerary

The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits

Passing by

Our vessel will pass by the world famous Queen Mary while departing and coming back from your whale watching cruise
Stop 2

Passing 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!
Aquarium Of The Pacific

Passing by

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.
Long Beach Cruise Terminal

Passing by

Cruise Ship Terminal
Stop 5

Passing by

Once Home of the Spruce Goose, a massive, wooden flying boat designed and built by Howard Hughes during World War II
Stop 6

Passing by

Part of the largest commercial port in the world
Stop 7

Passing by

One of the largest Breakwater's in the USA.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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