Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Overview
The price you see is the price you pay, no hidden fees or surcharges. We are the top destination for whale watching in Long Beach and Los Angeles. Our custom built high speed vessels can cover waters north to Santa Monica and south to Newport Beach for maximum range coverage resulting in maximum marine life sighting success. Our fleet of state of the art vessels adhere to strict safety codes and regulations, ensuring you and your friends and family enjoy a wonderful experience out on the water. All whale watching excursions embark under the guidance of highly trained captains not only equipped to man your boat, but also to provide informative narration of the wildlife you might encounter. Marine life we encounter includes: Gray Whales (November-April), Blue Whales (may-November), and year-round we can see Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, Orcas, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, rare Marine Birds, and much more!
What's Included
- Low emission engines means whales and their marine environment are not harmed or disturbed
- 2 to 2.5-hour whale watching cruise
- Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific highlighting all sights
- Multiple Restrooms onboard
- Sealife Guarantee If no sealife is seen, we'll issue you a free Voucher to join us in the future
- Inside seating with climate controlled interiors, large windows, and outside seating
- Custom built state of the art whale watching catamarans, offering amazing stability and comfort
- Seasoned Captains and crew who specialize in whale watching. Over 30-years whale watching experience
- 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 Location
100 Aquarium Way Dock #2
Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Carnival Cruise Terminal - Long Beach (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach?
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Activity code: C-65583P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour 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.
- low emission engines means whales and their marine environment are not harmed or disturbed.
- 2 to 2.5-hour whale watching cruise.
- Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific highlighting all sights.
- Multiple Restrooms onboard.
- Sealife Guarantee If no sealife is seen, we'll issue you a free Voucher to join us in the future.
- Inside seating with climate controlled interiors, large windows, and outside seating.
- custom built state of the art whale watching catamarans, offering amazing stability and comfort.
- Seasoned Captains and crew who specialize in whale watching. Over 30-years whale watching experience.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Low emission engines means whales and their marine environment are not harmed or disturbed
- 2 to 2.5-hour whale watching cruise
- Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific highlighting all sights
- Multiple Restrooms onboard
- Sealife Guarantee If no sealife is seen, we'll issue you a free Voucher to join us in the future
- Inside seating with climate controlled interiors, large windows, and outside seating
- Custom built state of the art whale watching catamarans, offering amazing stability and comfort
- Seasoned Captains and crew who specialize in whale watching. Over 30-years whale watching experience
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
