Birch Aquarium & Flagship Cruises: Winter Gray Whale Watching
Through Feb 28Dec 12 – Feb 28 · 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Twice daily departures mid-Dec through Feb: Morning cruise 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM; Afternoon cruise 1:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Flagship Cruises (Downtown San Diego Embarcadero)990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 · 0.7 mi approx. from San DiegoDirections
All ages; heated interior salon suitable for babies and toddlers; naturalist narration for kids
From $50$48–$55 adults; $24–$28 children ages 4–12; free for children ages 3 & under; Birch member discounts
About this adventure
Witness one of nature's greatest marine spectacles as more than 20,000 Pacific gray whales migrate past the San Diego coastline on their 10,000-mile journey from the Arctic to Baja California. Narrated live by expert naturalists from Birch Aquarium at Scripps, this 3.5-hour ocean cruise offers guaranteed whale sightings alongside playful pods of offshore common dolphins and sea lions. The large twin-deck catamaran features comfortable heated indoor cabins with panoramic picture windows, an open-air upper observation deck, snack bars, and clean family restrooms. Strollers can be checked at the boarding dock.
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