Itinerary
Our crew will meet you at our ticket kiosk next to the Lighthouse and lead you to our luxurious 50 ft catamaran. Please check in at least 45 minutes prior to departure time and 60 minutes on holidays. Have your entire group with you when you at check in. We are unable to wait for late passengers and we can not issue refunds or reschedules in the event you are late , our Harbor is very busy and parking can be a challenge especially on weekends.
The Captain, who is a certified marine naturalist will be narrating throughout the trip and talking about the wildlife you may encounter. We have a cash bar available on all our cruises that offers dry snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, beer, wine and cocktails. No coolers or alcohol may be brought on board.
Please dress in layers and it's typically 10 degrees cooler on the water. If you need assistance or lost please call.
Stop At:
• San Diego, San Diego, California
See Availability.
256 S Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
On board, you will find a snack and beverage cash only bar (additional expense)
No private groups may book through VIATOR, also no one person or group may buy more then 10 tickets for any cruise time . Questions or to book large groups call 760-277-3737
Due to the nature of our cruises no refunds or reschedules will be given for no shows or cancellations .
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : sodakamber
We had an absolutely amazing time! Within 15 mins of setting sail, we came across dolphins. The whole two hours was packed with sightings of whales, dolphins, sea lions, various water birds and even Mola Mola fish. We had two guides on the main deck with us, Teakon & Ivy, who were very friendly and knowledgeable. Chris was the boat driver and he provided lots of info on the various types of whales and dolphins we saw. He also directed us where to look so we didn’t miss seeing these amazing oceanic animals. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in seeing some beautiful animals in their natural habitat!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Andy_H
It was a memorable experience that I won’t ever forget! The team at Oceanside Adventures is a fantastic crew dedicated to giving you the best trip possible. I wasn't sure if I'd see any whales as we are in the wild, and nothing is guaranteed. However, I was surprised to see so many whales and dolphins today! 5 stars to the whole crew and staff for making this experience so amazing!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : kathleend847
What a wonderful adventure! Our expert guides found whales and dolphins. Enjoyed every minute! I highly recommend it!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Myview20
This two hour trip from Oceanside Marina was smooth sailing from beginning to end! The boat was large, modern, comfortable and with indoor and outdoor areas and seating. The staff were friendly, polite, helpful and informative. We saw two different species of whale, one being the humpback, lots of dolphins and seals. I would recommend this trip to any visitors to this area.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : 667donnau
Sadly, no whales but a wonderful experience with the knowledgeable crew and the mass of dolphins right at the boat during feeding time. Beautiful and stunning. Very fun experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Andy_P
Saw dozens of dolphin and a fin whale. Chris, Keton, and Saxon were great guides! We took the 9:30 am tour on April 18. The weather was nice. We cruised for a bit and saw one pod of dolphins, then the crew saw pelicans diving for fish, so headed over there and there were so many dolphins. We stayed there for a while and it was awesome. Then we headed into deeper water to look for whales and got to see a fin whale dive. Great experience!
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Peter_M
Lame. Saw very little sea life. A few dolphins. There was more sea life in the harbor. We should have got our money back. Very lame.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : jnp9wcnvyf
We encountered two huge pods of dolphins! The captain was a great guide. It wasn’t crowded at all. Plenty of seating.
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Posted On : 2024-04-11
Posted By : Rhonda_S
We moved this trip out to sea. Saw so many dolphins and sea birds. Also learned a few things we didn’t know about the ecosystem and feeding strategies of the ocean animals. A lovely morning!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-28
Posted By : R1184ZLjohnt
The "crew" were more concerned with talking to each other than pointing out wild life and other things around us on the way out to where whales might be spotted. The Captain/boat pilot was good about telling us where to look and what to look for after he located a whale. On a shared tour such as this you may need to sharpen your elbows a bit to be able to see much from the boat as the number of passengers CROWDING the front deck was a bit much. A small group tour we went on in Alaska on a smaller boat was not that much more money per person.
Things that could have made it better:
Crew pointing out any thing that might be of interest on the ride out. SeaLions, seals, the difference between the two. Birds, Type seen and behaviors etc. local history etc.
The captain could have turned the boat so that the next time the animal came up it might be on the other side giving more folks a chance to see, not just the ones in the front, He kept the bow facing where he thought the wale would be coming up all the time.
I'm sure just a bit more training for the crew might net more referrals and more tips for them.
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Posted On : 2024-03-21
