San diego whale watching tours whale cruises with hornblower. Late october is probably too early for gray whales and too late for summer species humpbacks, blues. Get the latest updates on covid19 in partnership with. Newport landing whale watching 309 palm st newport beach, ca 92661. Your whale watching cruise is available at an affordable price on our historic boat, the privateer.
Tuesday, march 10, 2020 due to weather conditions, our morning trip was cut short. Free admission is available for up to two kids for every adult fullprice ticket purchase. Best tips for san diego whale watching when to see them travel. Seaworld to phase out killer whale display in san diego. Hornblower cruise and whale watching adventure hornblower cruises at 1066 n. Harness the power of the wind on this whale watching sail, where you board a replica 1851 ship for your cruise. By submitting your data and downloading this coupon, you consent to receiving. San diego has become a global destination for visitors to observe one of the longest migrations on our planet, the pacific gray whale. Whale watching specials whale watching discount tickets. The nat gray whale watching san diego natural history. Did we forget to mention that october is an amazing time to see humpback whales off san diego we typically see a spike in humpback sightings in the spring and fallboy, were they timely this year. How are the chances of seeing whales in october san.
San diego s news source 10news, kgtv, delivers the latest breaking news, weather forecasts, video on demand and live video streaming straight to. Recently, however, several whale watching companies have expanded the range of sea outings. The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic. Experience some of the ultimate whale watching in southern ca with daveys locker. Youll likely see dolphins or porpoises and if very lucky, an orca sighting. Whale watching join us for a whale of a time as part of our mission to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment, the san diego natural history museum has partnered with hornblower cruises and events for more than a decade to provide an unparalleled opportunity to experience gray and blue whale watching off the san diego coast. Tours include sightings of whales, dolphins, and more marine life around san diego. With daveys locker there is a viewing success rate of 96%. Whale watching report in san diego whale sightings.
They were feeding under some birds, but took interest in us and bowrode the privateer. The catamaran resort hotel and spa is a paradisiacal destination located on the shores of mission bay and mere steps from san diego s famous pacific beach. Whale carcass washed up on encinitas beach youtube. Stay at the hilton garden inn san diego bayside in october and bring the kids. The goal of this 10,000 km trek is breeding and calving. We sighted three species of toothed whale this morning. San diego whale watch 2020 all you need to know before.
She was moved again in october of that year to seaworld san diego, and again on may 30, 1991, to seaworld san antonio. In addition to whales, there are large pods of dolphins that call the san diego coast home. You go whale watching almost anywhere along the california coast. October whale watching in san diego visit oceanside. Unless you consider the foul odor of humpback whale breath to be ghoulish we headed north under beautiful conditions and sunny skies. The nat blue whale watching san diego natural history.
October is kids free month in san diego at more than 100 participating. Magnificent whales pass through san diegos coastal waters on their way to and from their breeding grounds. Kids free in october at the nat san diego natural history. Every winter, more than 20,000 pacific gray whales travel 10,000 miles roundtrip the longest migration of any mammal on earth from alaska to the lagoons of baja california. Where to go whale watching in san diego we are in the throes of the perfect time to go whale watching in san diego. About oceanside adventures luxury cruises oceanside adventures is a luxury whale watching company located in front of the historic lighthouse in oceanside harbor. Whale watching october san diego forum tripadvisor. Hornblower san diego whale watching see whales up close and personal like never before. Theres no better time to be a kid in san diego than in the month of october. If you have a preference for one species of whale over the other, gray whales migrate from middecember through april while blue whales. Check out the photo oceanside adventures shared on their facebook page of a humpback whale sighting on october 3 rd. The graphic above shows the times of year that whales are usually seen along the california coast.
For assistance, please ask our chat bot, or click here to email us. Most blue whale watching tours start in san diegos big bay and since the migration takes place out in the deep waters of the pacific, blue whale watching cruises can last up to four hours. In san diego, we also have two major seasons when we see the gray whale migration pass by us from november to may and the blue whale season from may to october. For the ultimate guide to planning your san diego vacation, view and download the san diego visitor planning guide, packed with useful information that will help you plan the perfect san diego getaway. Whale watch san diego invites passengers to board the only yearround operating whale watching boat in san diego to witness the graceful giants of the pacific ocean. November 2019 october 2019 september 2019 august 2019 july 2019. San diego events seaworld san diego event schedule. We provide passengers with unique experiences by offering yearround excursions to view a variety of whales and marine mammals aboard the 50foot comfortable catamaran. As part of our mission, the san diego natural history museum partners with hornblower cruises and events to provide an unparalleled opportunity to experience gray whale watching off the san diego coast. San diego and the point loma region have become a premier global destination for viewing marine wildlife. Encounter some of earths most magnificent creatures on a 3hour whale watching cruise in san diego. Not only are you being exposed to the exciting world of sailing, but are given the opportunity to meet an abundance of wildlife, including. Kids go free at newport landing whale watching cruise.
Whale watching season in san diego has traditionally occurred from december through april when california gray whales journey from the chilly alaskan seas to the warm water lagoons of baja california. If you have a preference for one species of whale over the other, gray whales migrate from middecember through april while blue whales migrate from midjune through september. The voyage departs right from mission bay, so youll be out into the open ocean and looking for animals in just 10 short minutes. For the ultimate guide to planning your san diego vacation, view and download the san diego visitor planning guide, packed with useful information that will help you plan the perfect. This year you can also combine them with admission to the maritime museum, uss midway, or the san diego natural history museum. Kids free october whale watching oceanside adventures. To participate, download the kids free in october coupon and present the. Tripadvisor whale watching cruise guided by experts from. When exiting the bay, most cruises pass massive active and retired military vessels like the uss midway museum, and historic landmarks that dot the bayfront like the lighthouse at the cabrillo national monument. San diego whale watch offers the premier whale watching experience in southern california. Other reported sightings include a humpback whale, 150 common dolphin and 8 bottlenose dolphins on october 1 st. The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic whaletrips. On september 29 th, a 400 common dolphin and 16 pacific whitesided dolphin sightings.
San diego offers some of the best whale watching with year round whale sightings of humpback whales, fin whales, orca whales, dolphins, and much more. Kids free in october october 1, 2019 san diego museum. Though several whale watching tours operate out of san diego, only one cruise whisks passengers out to sea on an actual sailboat. Use an online guide to find out about tour companies, seasons, and where to watch from land in the mostvisited locations. Each gray whale watching experience is narrated by experienced hornblower captains and the museum whalers, museumtrained naturalists. When we didnt find anything close to shore we headed west to the. Kids go free at san diego whale watch the official travel. In october 1994, kalina was moved back to seaworld orlando, where she lived with eight other killer whales, including her mother and a half sister.
Tripadvisor san diego whale watching cruise provided by. Each year, thousands of these gentle giants pass right offshore as they head south to the calving lagoons of baja mexico, and then back north returning to their traditional feeding grounds in the bering sea. Hornblower san diego whale watching gives you the opportunity to see plenty of cool animals in the water. Next level sailing san diego whale watching sailing. On february 12, 1990, kalina was transferred to seaworld ohio. Two different humpback whales not including our summer resident, twitch were spotted today. Offer can not be combined with any other offer or discount. Whale watch san diego sets sail on the privateer, which is accepted as the first whale watching boat on the east coast. Other reported sightings include a humpback whale, 150 common dolphin and 8 bottlenose dolphins on october 1st.
Thousands of gray whales move along the west coast to reach the warm lagoons of mexico. To download your coupon visit the san diego museum council. During the high season, whales are typically observed along with a variety of marine wildlife, some rare and endangered. San diego whale watching blog stay up to date with our whales in san diego. All passengers got a reride voucher that does not expire for future trips. Each year, more than 20,000 gray whales make a 10,000 mile roundtrip journey from alaska to the lagoons of baja california, where the females give birth to their calves. We sighted five inshore bottlenose dolphins as we cruised out of the mission bay jetties. Kids play and explore for free this october visit oceanside. In october, you may come across humpback whales and possibly some rare whale sightings, as well as pods of dolphins of course. Fall giant blue whale watching blue whales, finback whales, much more. Every winter and spring, from middecember to april, nature fans from san diego are able to view the annual gray whale migration. Whale watching in san diego whale watching adventure. You and your family can enjoy hot food from the snack bar, and adults can get drinks from the full bar.
Bottle nose, pacific white sided, rissos and common dolphins can be seen year round as well. Whether you are looking for the best sd whale watching excursion or planning an important event at sea, next level sailing san diego is here to fulfill your dreams. Funny wet fart prank with the sharter san diego international auto show duration. Dates and times of park operating schedule and showpresentation schedules are subject to change andor cancellation without notice. Get the monthly weather forecast for san diego, ca, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Whale watching season in san diego runs from middecember through april, and migrating gray whales are the most common species. During the summer and fall, san diego whale watching companies and charters invite visitors and locals to marvel at pods of migrating massive blue whales. Blue whales, the largest mammal and possibly the largest animal to ever inhabit earth. Seaworld is offering kids free reservations for breakfast with killer whales, dine with killer whales, and. Our experienced crew knows exactly how to track down and show you the spectacular wildlife the pacific ocean has to offer. The san diego area has become a world class destination for viewing marine wildlife. To see females with their calves, go late in the season as they take their babies back north with them. The san diego zoo and san diego zoo safari park are temporarily closed.
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