Captain Bill was fantastic. From his first response online I knew me and my soon to be fiancé were…read morein good hands. His boat was clean and well kept. He's very personable and was a great steward to the waters he sails. He took photos for us while we were on our sunset sail. Which was perfect for my surprise proposal at sea! We now have memories and photos that will be with us for a lifetime. Thank you Captain Bill. We look forward to sailing with you again the next time we find ourselves in the area.

Captain Bill is absolutely amazing! He shared in our ceremony by ringing an antique bell eight…read moretimes with a poem by John F Kennedy. He volunteers for fish and wildlife and works with his family for the preservation of the ocean. He helped us to celebrate the life of Dan Feltham's 90 years, as a sailor, world traveler, author, musician, photographer, father of son Kerry and so much more! It was a beautiful morning with flowers, passages and poetry read, bubbles and a sun fish, brown pelicans, commorants, crested terns, California gulls, long nose common dolphins, sea lions, schools of fish, and so much more! It was truly a spectacular experience and beautiful ceremony.

The Captain, Naturalist, crew and snack bar staff, and ticket area folks were great. I went out on…read morethe Sunset Whale Watch trip and we saw large pods of dolphins. There were many babies jumping with their moms. As many times as I have gone whale watching I still love learning new things. The Naturalist talked about how really young dolphins don't know where their blow holes are located. When the little cute babies jump out of the water they leap very high so they are sure to get their blow holes clear to breathe!

On 06/19/26, we took the 9 am excursion. Listen to this…read moreadvice..... Upgrade to "THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE "!!! You will not regret it. It will accommodate up to 6 in your group. My Husband and I got in line early to check in. We saw the opportunity to upgrade and we took it! He and I had the whole outside of the Captain's deck all to ourselves! My Husband got to fulfill his childhood dream of whale watching and boy did we see some beautiful wildlife! We saw majestic whales, dolphins, birds, sea lions, and while waiting in line to board, fish and stingrays. I got really seasick and the crew there were so kind to me...they kept checking on me, bringing me bags, peppermints and water. Allison, the wildlife narrator, was especially kind. She was also very knowledgeable and her enthusiasm to educate the public about the local wildlife was evident from the beginning! There was also a very attentive young lady crew member that would often see if we needed anything. She also kept bringing me mints, water and bags...she was even kind enough to throw away my full bag. That takes a special kind of humanity to discretely do that. There was a crew member with a beard who also checked on us. I was so seasick by that point that I failed to get their names, but I hope someone lets them know how much I appreciated their hospitality. The star of the show, of course, was Captain Mike! He came out and talked to us and as he was talking to us about his job, we could hear the sincere passion in his voice! He perfectly plotted our trip and made sure that everyone was able to have a great view of the wildlife. We were impressed by how much love and respect the crew members had for the wildlife and the ecosystem. Captain Mike spotted a Mylar balloon, stopped the engine and the team picked it up! I'm sure a beautiful sea creature was saved that day! Thank you again for the wonderful opportunity we had today! This experience is definitely going in the books!!!

BUYER BEWARE: This excursion looks appealing because it promises a small group and a fun, fast boat…read moreexperience. However, booking with this company comes with a real risk: if the boat isn't completely full (6 people), they may cancel your trip. We planned a special outing around this excursion for our wedding anniversary, only to have it canceled with less than 8 hours' notice. Ironically, their own policy requires customers to give at least 24 hours' notice to cancel. If you don't want your plans disrupted at the last minute, I strongly recommend booking with a more reliable company.

My husband and I took our kids and my mom on the "Up Close Dolphin and Whale Watching" and we…read moreabsolutely loved it! We had a wonderful time. It was a more intimate setting, and we basically had the entire boat to ourselves. Nate was our tour guide / driver, and he was awesome! He was very personable and sweet to our kids. We saw a school of dolphins and they were swimming right under our boat! If we hadn't seen any wildlife, we would have been happy with driving along the coastline enjoying the weather and ocean. We had an absolute blast!

Went whale watching last Friday and while I was not really excited to go it was a great time…read more We saw a fin whale and a humpback whale and hundreds of dolphins. The three hours went fast and the bigger boat did not make me seasick

We had the most incredible private 6-person sunset whale watching tour with Captain Caitlyn! From…read morestart to finish, she was knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely passionate about marine life. You could tell she truly loves what she does, and it made the entire experience even more special. Our group got to see gray whales (including a mom and calf!) and playful dolphins, and Captain Caitlyn shared so much interesting information along the way. She struck the perfect balance between education and letting us soak in the magic of the moment. What meant the most to me personally was how comfortable she made everyone feel. My mom is usually very nervous on boats, but Captain Caitlyn's calm, confident presence completely put her at ease -- and she ended up loving the trip! It was also so empowering and fun to be on a power boat run by an all-women crew. The whole experience felt safe, exciting, and unforgettable. I would absolutely book with Captain Caitlyn again and recommend this tour to anyone looking for an amazing, up-close ocean adventure.

This charter was spectacular. We have been celebrating our late dad's birthday for the past 20…read moreyears with fishing charters in San Diego, and this one was by far the best. The crew was incredibly attentive. I never had to ask for assistance because someone was always there before I even had the chance. It was unexpected and very much appreciated. The woman serving food and beverages also made a point to check in throughout the trip, which really stood out. We caught a lot of fish, and the experience was seamless from start to finish. The briefing at the beginning was quick, clear, and efficient, so we had our poles in the water right away. Highly recommend this charter and crew. An unforgettable experience.

We chartered the SoCal and couldn't be happier. Our group has done this a few times now and whether…read morewe get on the bite or not, the crew gives us an epic experience from Brian in the wheelhouse to Ava cookin' grinds in the galley. The deckhands (pinhead included) were awesome. Especially helping the kids and less experienced anglers. Love this boat and this crew! Also much appreciation to the squad behind the counter at Oceanside Sea Center as well. We are grateful for the availability, flexibility, and ease of setting up and running this trip. Can't wait until next year. And we did get on the fish this time. Every angler got bent

Absolutely amazing and deeply fulfilling time on the water on 4/15/26 with Captain Kyle. He was the…read moremost delightful and educational captain, tour guide, environmentalist and fun person you could hope for. We saw an uncountable number of 4 different kinds of dolphins, a fin whale and many California sea lions. The small boat was very safe, amazingly nimble, fast and would never want to experience anything on a boat any bigger. I am prone to seasickness but was never even a remote issue. Thank you for an amazing time!!!!!

We went February 15, so during fray whale migration. Saw a pod of five whales, lots of dolphins,…read moreand sea lions. Our tour guide Rick was great, clearly loves the wildlife which is what we want . I would bring a blanket for your legs during the winter and bring hats/hoodies. The ride can be chilly, they do tell you to wear layers and we were glad we did even with 60 degree day.

My female Captain was amazing. Her name was Allison or Alissa but she is definitely a Ocean…read moreBaddie!!! We got to see one whale breach and then he just showed his tail but we did see a lot of dolphins and seals. She was very knowledgeable and just had good energy. It was cold and not sunny but we cant control the weather or animals. I love the small group and the advantage its gives to actually see the wildlife without trying to get a good spot. You stay dry and can take snacks. I would definitely book this company again.

Incredible Morning Dolphin Tour with Captain Ray!…read more I booked the morning small group tour with my sister, and it turned out to be just the two of us and our captain, Ray such a special and intimate experience! Ray was incredibly passionate and knowledgeable. We really appreciated the way he shared facts and explained everything in such an engaging way. While we didn't get to see a whale, we were lucky enough to encounter a massive pod of dolphins -- probably 30 to 50 of them -- swimming so close to our boat! The moment of scanning the open sea and suddenly finding such a large group of dolphins in their natural habitat was absolutely magical. The whole experience went beyond our expectations. Thank you, Captain Ray, for such a memorable morning!

If you want the best whale and dolphin experience...call Captain Rich...you will not be…read moredisappointed! We had five people and had the best experience. We saw a couple young fin whales and a mega pod of dolphins up close! It was amazing! This is the way to whale and dolphin watch!

Our daughter had arranged a sunset cruise for our wedding anniversary with Tailwalker. This was the…read morebest anniversary experience we had on this cruise! Rick was an amazing captain and took care of every detail to make our trip memorable. He even got us beautiful Roses along with wine and cheese ! Thanks to Rick for all his efforts to make our trip the best!!