Track migrating whales and playful dolphin pods offshore aboard a small vessel with a marine biologist narrating every sighting.
What to expect
You depart from Long Beach on a nimble, small-capacity boat rather than a large catamaran. The onboard marine naturalist reads currents and bird activity to track whales and dolphin superpods, often getting remarkably close while respecting wildlife distance rules. Guests get unobstructed rail space and real-time explanation of behavior, not just a drive-by. Sightings vary seasonally, with gray whale migration and common dolphin megapods among the highlights.
Good to know
Reserve the morning departure from Long Beach's Dock; allow 3.5 hours total, leaving ample buffer before all-aboard at San Pedro.