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Intimate and Close Whale Watching Experience – Limited Load

Great experience!

The boat is clean and we’ll maintain. The crews are friendly and knowledgeable. They even made an effort to pickup trash in the ocean, good job! We saw 2 sightings of whales and 2 pods of dolphins. Overall a highly recommended experience.

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California Gray Whale Watching

Experience the gray whale migration as these amazing animals make their annual northern migration up the California coast to Alaska with their calves in tow.

4 hour

Whale Watching Expedition

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Whale Watching in California

The Channel Islands are considered one of the best whale-watching locations in California! Here are some of the key reasons that makes The Channel Islands National Park a standout location for whale watching:

  • Rich Marine Ecosystem: The Channel Islands are situated in an area with a diverse and rich marine ecosystem. The nutrient-rich waters attract a variety of marine life, including different species of whales.
  • Whale Migration Routes: The Channel Islands are strategically located along the migration routes of several whale species, including gray whales, blue whales, humpback whales, and more. This makes it a prime spot for witnessing these majestic creatures during their seasonal migrations.
  • Abundance of Wildlife: In addition to whales, the Channel Islands are home to a wide range of marine wildlife, such as dolphins, seals, sea lions, and various seabird species. This makes the overall marine wildlife experience more dynamic and captivating.
  • Protected Marine Reserves: The waters surrounding the Channel Islands include marine reserves and protected areas. These conservation efforts contribute to the health of the marine ecosystem and create a favorable environment for whales and other marine life.
  • Scenic Beauty: Beyond the marine life, the Channel Islands offer stunning natural landscapes and scenic views. Visitors can enjoy the picturesque surroundings while whale watching, enhancing the overall experience.
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Amazing experience of whale watching!

Whale Watching Cruise

We went out on a beautiful March morning and sighted several pairs of gray whales! Unfortunately one of the whales had a crab pot line entangled around his tail. Our captain radioed in for a rescue team and we continued to follow this whale until another boat with a Gil crew came out to wait for the rescue team. We also saw birds, dolphins and...Read More

Whale Watching Cruise
Rated 4.9/5 based on 89 customer reviews

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14 Whales!

Whale Watching Cruise

I took my 10-year-old daughter on this trip and had a fantastic time. We saw at least 14 whales! Friendly and helpful captain and assistant made for a fun, safe, and highly informative trip. I highly recommend!

Whale Watching Cruise
Rated 4.9/5 based on 89 customer reviews

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Lots of Wildlife

The whole crew was friendly and helpful with information and pointing out wildlife. I would do this again, it was amazing to see so many dolphins! On the day I went, we also saw a family of humpback whales and some harbor seals.

Rated 4.9/5 based on 89 customer reviews

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Saw numerous whales

Whale Watching Cruise

It was going to rain on our original date. They called and asked if we wanted to switch to when it was sunny! We switched and saw numerous whales. Staff was great! Would 10/10 do again!

Whale Watching Cruise
Rated 4.9/5 based on 89 customer reviews

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Amazing experience

Whale Watching Cruise

Everyone on the boat must of had good energy because the whales came right up to us I could almost touch one! Feeling super lucky to have gone! Thank you

Whale Watching Cruise
Rated 4.9/5 based on 89 customer reviews

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Whales were so close we could touch them!

Whale Watching Cruise

We had small group of people this particular day. It was sunny day and felt good to be water. Crew was very friendly and caring. They came around and asked me how I was doing including captions because I was feeling nauseated. After spotting gray whales far from boat few times. We parked in one spot for 10 min or so. We got so luck...Read More

Whale Watching Cruise
Rated 4.9/5 based on 89 customer reviews

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Great experience!

Whale Watching Cruise

The boat is clean and we’ll maintain. The crews are friendly and knowledgeable. They even made an effort to pickup trash in the ocean, good job! We saw 2 sightings of whales and 2 pods of dolphins. Overall a highly recommended experience.

Whale Watching Cruise
Rated 4.9/5 based on 89 customer reviews

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Highly recommend

Whale Watching Cruise

Shout out to Captain Tim and Travis on the SUNFISH for an incredible whale sighting experience. We saw a humpback that swam right up to the boat and appear to be playing hide and seek from one side of the boat to the other. The size of the boat was perfect for a close experience with this spectacular creature. Captain and crew knew what they...Read More

Anita Shum
Whale Watching Cruise
Rated 4.9/5 based on 89 customer reviews

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Best Whale Watching Trip

Whale Watching Cruise

Such a beautiful and fun day! The captain and assistant were great! They knew where to look for the whales, and we were not disappointed. I would definitely recommend them.

Whale Watching Cruise
Rated 4.9/5 based on 89 customer reviews

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