# Birch Aquarium & Flagship Cruises: Winter Gray Whale Watching

> Event for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Dec 12 – Feb 28 · 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
- Where: Flagship Cruises (Downtown San Diego Embarcadero), 990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
- Ages: All ages; heated interior salon suitable for babies and toddlers; naturalist narration for kids
- Price: $48–$55 adults; $24–$28 children ages 4–12; free for children ages 3 & under; Birch member discounts
- Organizer: Birch Aquarium at Scripps & Flagship Cruises
- Official page: https://www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/whale-watching
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

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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