Such a great experience for our first Whale Watching trip, great even with our 3 year old! Worth…read morethe cost, we were out for a bit over 3 hours. Check in process was easy, just follow the email instructions, all very clear. Bring sunscreen, a hat or sunglasses. You can bring your bags and snacks. There is plenty of space under the benches for your belongings. Lots of options for seating all around the boat, both inside and out. Also 2 restrooms available. As well as a Galley with snacks and souvenirs! I didn't realize, but they also sell photo packages of the wildlife from the trip. So you can focus on documenting your group and the good time, They'll capture the animals! :) This crew was Captain Vanessa, Naturalist Ruth, Deck crew Colleen and Sara, and Galley Oscar. They were all so helpful and accommodating. I cannot tell you how warm and inviting they all were. You could definitely tell they loved their jobs. For me...So, despite Dramamine and sea sickness bands I got really nauseous; and I think my 3 year old did too but couldn't verbalize, because she passed out about 1.5 hours into the trip-so I was just kind of sitting towards the back holding my toddler mid trip. Which is about the time when the whales appeared! (Up to that point we saw different birds, pods of dolphins and sea lions.) So these whales on our trip were on the starboard side when they appeared, but I was on the port side, kinda stuck sitting with my sleeping toddler. At one point Colleen came and asked if she could help me move to see the whales, but that was easier said than done, especially not feeling well. I let her know she was sweet but we were okay. Well as the boat tracked the whales, I guess Colleen and Sara both mentioned to the captain that we were kind of stuck in the back on the Port side and the captain ended up turning the boat towards the whales so I could see them. It was the sweetest thing and I felt so seen as a mama. :) I didn't know how a whale watching trip could go above and beyond, but they did! We did a 12:30pm tour on a Monday and there seemed to be a good crowd, but they were not at full capacity, which meant moving around was an option for those that wanted to. We will be back, this was a great choice!

I'm rounding up a little; if half stars were allowed, this would be a 3.5 from me…read more The good: Nice crew, clean boat, lots of food options available (very pleasant surprise), we saw whales (huge bonus but out of anyone's control on the boat), the captain made sure to spin around to let everyone see them when we did spot some, though - that was cool. One of the crew members took pictures on a DSLR and sold them to us if we couldn't get good enough pics ourselves. You can buy early access to the ship to pick out a good spot, or you can buy a VIP ticket to have access to your own section of the boat right up front. The things I didn't enjoy - which, honestly, I'm not sure how the crew would handle any differently than they did. Some of the people on the boat were super rude. Lots of coughing in close quarters without covering their mouths; one group of people was so hellbent on getting the perfect pictures that they all stood in front of each section of people at least once, running side to side instead of giving everyone turns. The captain did ask that everyone take turns, but the behavior stayed the same all ride. A couple of people actually stood in front of other people who remained seated, completely blocking their views. The bad: You were supposed to get there early to check in and line up, but there is nothing to do in the area, and no seating, so prepare to stand in a line for an hour if you get there right when they say to. The photo package was really expensive for what you got. 3 hours is a long time to be on a boat not learning about things - lots of lulls in programming.

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.

Pro Tip: Weekday rates are half price and there are good deals on Groupon as well…read more Free parking outside. Went on the 10am trip, and the swells were pretty gnarly. A lot of people were sick on the way there as the boat ride was quite bumpy. We didn't see any whales, but did see a large pod of dolphins, which was neat. They give a 50% off coupon since no whales were spotted, but it's only useful if you are paying full price. Otherwise, trip was fine but not sure if I would have paid more than the discounted weekday price.

I went this past Father's Day with my dad. The staff were wonderful-- however, this tour is NOT ADA…read morefriendly. That's understandable for older ships, however, when we called the people at the front desk said that it was ADA friendly when it wasn't. Additionally, it's hard for those that are disabled to see all of the sightings due to crowds forming/not enough viewpoints besides the back of the boat. When a whale is spotted, naturally, the captain drives towards the direction of the sighting. However, the people in back then can't see it :/ For relevance, my father is in a wheelchair. I'm only providing this review for those interested and to whom this information is applicable. This isn't meant to serve as a takedown of the entire business. And, those manning the ship did do their best to try and accommodate us, which was appreciated.

We came here on a Sunday evening for a tour scheduled from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Boarding ended up…read morestarting closer to 6 PM, which wasn't a big deal. The boat has seating downstairs, upstairs, and outside, so there are plenty of options depending on whether you want shade or to be out in the open enjoying the views. There's also a bar on board with drinks (including alcohol) and snacks available. The prices are definitely on the higher side, but that's pretty expected for this type of experience. The crew members were awesome - friendly, organized, and made the trip really enjoyable. The views were beautiful, especially being out on the water during the evening. Overall, we had an amazing time, and it was a really fun way to spend part of the night.

A fun and easy casual boat outing around Mission Bay. I booked a sunset cruise and enjoyed the…read moreexperience. Few things to note - it can be windy and cold on the return portion of the cruise so layer up to be cozy/comfortable. Also note that seasonally in SD the months of May and June typically have a marine layer overcast so it may be a gamble. The staff were the nicest folks and are very friendly and helpful. There are drinks and light snacks (think chips) for you to enjoy onboard. Overall a fun way to spend an evening in SD!

Our captain Jennie very knowledgeable about the animals we were seeing and the geography of the…read morearea. We saw a pod of dolphins and a humpback whale. Great experience. It's a must whenever I have out of town visitiors!

I highly recommend this company, and I'm so glad I booked my tour with them! Unfortunately, we…read moredidn't spot any whales or dolphins--which was a bit of a letdown--but we did see orcas. Unlike the large, slow tourist boats, these small speedboats are incredibly fast, allowing you to cover a lot of ground and just have a blast riding the waves. I'd suggest bringing a warm sweater along with waterproof pants and a jacket--you'll definitely need them!

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!!

We had the most amazing afternoon on the water. Not only did we get to see a pod of Orcas (about…read more8-12) and have to it boat be right next to them in the thick of action, we got to see a pod of about 500 dolphins on the way. Susan and Matthias provided an incredible adventure- not only filled with the marine wildlife, but their incredible knowledge about all the animals we saw. Their passion shown throughout the entire charter. I would highly recommend doing this intimate whale watching adventure. Susan and Matthias really made sure that we got the most of our tour! Thank you!

I've been on five whale watching excursions with Captain Susan and her team, and this time i took…read moremy grandchildren. They live on the East coast and didn't know what to expect - and they were overjoyed with the views, the sea life, the deep knowledge Captain Susan and her team have about the whales, dolphin, sun fish, kelp, and entire eco-system. They brought water, snacks and delivered a memory we will never forget!

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.

Me and my buddy wanted to try out a charter trip since this COVID thing started and we haven't had…read morea chance to go fishing this year. Get just us and have fun. So on Father's Day I got my dad(who loves fishing) to make this an event. As we got there, we parked in the restaurant parking(free) and waited till the captain showed up. He seemed to have slept in a bit late that day and we got late start but he promised us a great day of fishing and soon enough we found one of the biggest kelp patties you could imagine. Soon as threw our bait in "FishOn!!" 4 of us getting bit and breaking, changed from 25 to 50lbs test so we don't lose them to the kelp. The Yellows didn't mind the 50lbs test line, they keep biting! The irons were getting bit too on the surface with mint color. After the trip I got so tired I forgot my GoPro in the boat. But they were very nice and had it shipped back to my address after we talked on Instagram. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a character boat!

Jeff is an incredible offshore fisherman. Wow! We had an incredible day yesterday for Bluefin…read moreand Yellowtail. Jeff put us on a great patty to start the day and all caught a bunch of beautiful grade yellowtail 15plus pounders. We then went down further south and caught a beautiful 90 pound bluefin and then another 170 pounder to end the day. Great day of fishing. Well Done Jeff. you put us on the fish all day. Enjoy the Pacific Bounty and you will not be disappointed.