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Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

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Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
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Booked 5+ times in 12 hours.
  • 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.5
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· Jennifer_L ·
Oct 2025
A lot of fun, we got to see whales & dolphins. If you think you might get motion sickness take dramamine with you, some people got sick. The boat was smooth & we didn't have any issues, but we did go through some big rolling waves (we thought it was awesome)
· Laura_S ·
Sep 2025
We had such a wonderful time on the whale watching tour! Even though no whales made an appearance that day, we were treated to an amazing pod of dolphins that stayed with us for a good stretch of the trip. The ride out was breezy, beautiful, and so refreshing. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience, and I would definitely do it again! 🌊🐬✨

Overview

Keep your eyes peeled for majestic whales on this group whale watching excursion from Long Beach. Your captain takes you to the best spots to search for whales, while you sit and relax aboard your cruise boat. There’s a restroom on the boat, so no need to worry. You can also purchase water, soda, and snacks, so bring some money with you.
  • Easy to locate meeting point in Long Beach
  • Hear your captain’s commentary on local surroundings
  • Keep an eye out for dolphins and sea lions, too
  • Make a few new friends on this group tour

What's Included

  • Multiple Restrooms onboard
  • 2 to 2.5-hour whale watching cruise
  • Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific highlighting all sights
  • Seasoned Captains and crew who specialize in whale watching. Over 30-years whale watching experience
  • custom built state of the art whale watching catamarans, offering amazing stability and comfort
  • low emission engines means whales and their marine environment are not harmed or disturbed
  • Inside seating with climate controlled interiors, large windows, and outside seating
  • Sealife Guarantee If no sealife is seen, we'll issue you a free Voucher to join us in the future
  • No food or drink are included but they are available for purchase onboard
  • Parking not included. We offer validation for discount parking in structure across the street

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Cruises
    100 Aquarium Way Dock #2, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

    Our ticket booth is located at Dock #2 across the street from Bubba Gump Shrimp Restaurant and between the Aquarium of the Pacific and Hooters Restaurant. Please arrive with your Viator order and we will print every one in your party physical tickets to board the vessel.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Cruises, 100 Aquarium Way Dock #2, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

Itinerary

The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits (Pass By)

Pacific Ocean (Pass By)

Aquarium Of The Pacific (Pass By)

Long Beach Cruise Terminal (Pass By)

Carnival Cruise Terminal - Long Beach (Pass By)

Port of Long Beach (Pass By)

Long Beach Breakwater (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Sealife Sightings are not guaranteed but if we don't see any Sealife you can come back in the future for free
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Questions?

Visit the Viator Help Centre for any further questions.

Product code: 65583P4

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Featured review

Dana_F
Beautiful day on the water! Playful dolphins were very fun to watch. No whales spotted but just a gorgeous ride along the coast is great! The naturalist was very informative & talked enough but not too much.

Reviews

4.5
based on 236 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
172
38
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11
Worth the ride!
jeannemarie_B, Nov 2025
Although the trip was amazing, it’s important to remember that this is a vessel moving fast in the open ocean. There were many uncomfortable visitors suffering from nausea and sea sickness. I must say we were at the bow and we did feel a little sick but when we saw the whales and tons of dolphins, we didn’t care. It was worth it!!! We have great video. Probably wouldn’t go again but so glad we did. So be prepared before you go.
Fun day on the ocean!
Clyde_D, Nov 2025
Fun day. Went In late October was a little chilly bring a jacket. No whales but tons of dolphins! Was well worth the money.
Being able to see these...
1
Arturo_S, Oct 2025
Being able to see these beautiful creatures was amazing, was our first experience whale watching and it was worth it.
Awesome whale watching
joyburk, Oct 2025
Boat was clean and comfortable. Lots of room for everyone. Crew was very helpful as my mom had to use a walker.
Great experience but customer service could've been better
Deena_A, Oct 2025
The only observation is that I could not add to my purchase and I never received any response from customer service.
Loved it saw a bunch of...
Jose_C, Oct 2025
Loved it saw a bunch of whales and dolphins was about 2 hours and 30 min would definitely book again, they do have drinks and snacks on board.
In a word it is a great experience on sea to watch wheal and Dolphin.
Abhoy_S, Oct 2025
It’s a amazing life time experience. All cruises member are very friendly and knowledgeable about sea conditions.
We were very fortunate to...
Linda_P, Oct 2025
We were very fortunate to see lots of dolphins and several whales on our trip. What a great experience! Highly recommend!
We left the dock at 12:15...
JOANIE_C, Oct 2025
We left the dock at 12:15 and came back 2.5 hrs later. The crew did a great job. Make sure to bring a sweater as it's cold on the water..we did not see whales however we saw 4 pods of 3 different species of dolphins . So cool
Recommend this
Deanna_C, Oct 2025
A very knowledgeable and experienced crew. Bring a jacket the wind gets really cold. We saw a mega nursery pod if dolphins. It was so cool watching them play together and in the waves from the boat.
Father and daughter moment to remember: when her face lit up with delight
Erik_G, Oct 2025
A spur of the moment spontaneous decision while browsing what to do online, on the fly on the go turned into an one of a kind experience. The excitement and look on her face drew attention from other passengers. I enjoyed the experience. Knowing I made my daughters birthday special...made me happy.
Friendly Staff Good Experience
Anita_H, Oct 2025
The experience was good, there was a lady who worked with the cruise who took a lot of time explaining about the dolphins to me which I appreciated. The staff was very friendly.
Fun
Wesley_G, Oct 2025
It was fun, staff is very knowledgeable. We did not see whales, we seen a lot of dolphins. Nice to be out on the water
Nice boat ride, saw tons of dolphins and birds
Shauna_B, Oct 2025
Everyone was friendly and helpful. We saw tons of dolphins and birds. Had a peaceful, calm & relaxing boat ride. Loved the fact that that had cushioned seats at the front of the boat as well as chairs with tables to sit at. Very nice! Our only hiccup was not their fault but warning to check ahead ( I did not) there was a marathon being run and all the parking garages were prepay ahead only. Fortunately, we had arrived extra early because after driving around for an hour someone was leaving a street parking spot so we took it. Had to walk about half a mile but still made it there in time. Like I said, not their fault but might check to see if there is an event before booking.
Wonderful Whale 🐋 Watching
Angeline_C, Oct 2025
Very organized and professional. Price was right Staff knowledgeable. The cruise ship ride was smooth
Awesome
Jennifer_L, Oct 2025
A lot of fun, we got to see whales & dolphins. If you think you might get motion sickness take dramamine with you, some people got sick. The boat was smooth & we didn't have any issues, but we did go through some big rolling waves (we thought it was awesome)
Truly wonderful experience!
Blake_S, Oct 2025
This was so fun and such a wonderful experience!! I was amazed at how close all the dolphins and whales were to the boat. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable!
Shouldn’t call it whale...
timm_h, Sep 2025
Shouldn’t call it whale watching when whales aren’t really present. Saw lots of dolphins which was cool but don’t call it whale watching. Staff was great! Super friendly
Dream come true
Patience_D, Sep 2025
Perfection! I got phenomenal video of the gorgeous dolphins and got to see the tail and air blows of two humpback whales
It’s dolphin show, not a whale
Khandaker_I, Sep 2025
It was a boat ride in the sea to see whale . At least I thought so because they use whale pictures in their website but there was no whale

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