Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach with Aquarium of the Pacific Educators
by Harbor Breeze Cruises
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$76Overview
This whale watching boat tour from Long Beach lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours and is suitable for those interested in marine wildlife along the Southern California coast. The tour departs from Long Beach and travels into the Pacific Ocean to look for various marine animals including Gray Whales (November to April), Blue Whales (May to November), Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, Orcas, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, and rare marine birds. The tour vessel passes by the Queen Mary at the start and end of the cruise. The boat is a custom-built catamaran equipped with low-emission engines, designed for stability and comfort with both inside climate-controlled seating and outside seating areas with large windows. Multiple restrooms are available onboard. Experienced captains with over 30 years of whale watching expertise operate the vessel and provide live narration. Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific are also onboard to highlight wildlife sightings. Food and drinks are not included but can be purchased during the cruise. Parking is not included, but discounted parking validation is offered for a nearby structure. If no marine life is observed during the trip, the operator issues a free voucher for a future cruise. The tour also passes notable Long Beach landmarks such as the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Long Beach Cruise Terminal, the former site of the Spruce Goose, the large commercial port, and one of the largest breakwaters in the United States.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits
The boat passes by the famous Queen Mary both when leaving and returning from the whale watching cruise.
Open Pacific Ocean
The vessel travels into the open Pacific Ocean to search for whales, dolphins, sea lions, rare marine birds, and other marine wildlife.
Aquarium Of The Pacific
A top Long Beach attraction housing more than 11,000 animals across 500 species, known for its animal encounters.
Long Beach Cruise Terminal
The cruise ship terminal at Long Beach is passed during the tour.
Spruce Goose Site
The location once housing the Spruce Goose, a large wooden flying boat built by Howard Hughes during World War II.
Commercial Port
Part of the largest commercial port in the world is visible during the cruise.
Breakwater
The tour passes one of the largest breakwaters in the USA.
Meeting point
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
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach with Aquarium of the Pacific Educators
by Harbor Breeze Cruises
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$76Overview
This whale watching boat tour from Long Beach lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours and is suitable for those interested in marine wildlife along the Southern California coast. The tour departs from Long Beach and travels into the Pacific Ocean to look for various marine animals including Gray Whales (November to April), Blue Whales (May to November), Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, Orcas, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, and rare marine birds. The tour vessel passes by the Queen Mary at the start and end of the cruise. The boat is a custom-built catamaran equipped with low-emission engines, designed for stability and comfort with both inside climate-controlled seating and outside seating areas with large windows. Multiple restrooms are available onboard. Experienced captains with over 30 years of whale watching expertise operate the vessel and provide live narration. Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific are also onboard to highlight wildlife sightings. Food and drinks are not included but can be purchased during the cruise. Parking is not included, but discounted parking validation is offered for a nearby structure. If no marine life is observed during the trip, the operator issues a free voucher for a future cruise. The tour also passes notable Long Beach landmarks such as the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Long Beach Cruise Terminal, the former site of the Spruce Goose, the large commercial port, and one of the largest breakwaters in the United States.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits
The boat passes by the famous Queen Mary both when leaving and returning from the whale watching cruise.
Open Pacific Ocean
The vessel travels into the open Pacific Ocean to search for whales, dolphins, sea lions, rare marine birds, and other marine wildlife.
Aquarium Of The Pacific
A top Long Beach attraction housing more than 11,000 animals across 500 species, known for its animal encounters.
Long Beach Cruise Terminal
The cruise ship terminal at Long Beach is passed during the tour.
Spruce Goose Site
The location once housing the Spruce Goose, a large wooden flying boat built by Howard Hughes during World War II.
Commercial Port
Part of the largest commercial port in the world is visible during the cruise.
Breakwater
The tour passes one of the largest breakwaters in the USA.
Meeting point
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
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.