Michael was an amazing guide. It was a smooth ride and we saw amazing sea life. The six of us went for bach and I couldn't recommend more.

Micheal was a great host and made our experience ten times better!! You can tell he loves what he does and is very knowledgeable.

Best tour ever! He's amazing and so kind and made us feel just at home! The tour was super safe and we saw the whales up close! I love michael!!! read more

The Harbor Cruise was a highlight of our family trip of two adults and 2 young teens! We were lucky to get 4 spots just 2 days ahead. It was a lovely boat and felt like a super private cruise. There were so many unique experiences within the one hour and was an excellent value overall. Captain Micheal was awesome, friendly, and skilled. I won't give any spoilers so you just have to try it! When finding the meeting spot, look for the public landing sign for SLO tours then you look for a staircase down below the pier. read more

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My wife and I have been coming to the central coast of California for decades. But this is our first time on the Harbor Cruise and it was amazing! His boat was immaculate. The entire ride was smooth as silk. There are scenarios you can't possibly appreciate from the beach. Captain Michael was professional but chill. His desire to make sure we had a good time was his goal and he achieved it! I really want to take this cruise again. read more

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What a wonderful tour, My husband and I had sooo much fun!! Mike was very kind and accommodating. The sights were all so beautiful and we were able to see the entire costal loop. Would definitely recommend. Can't wait to rebook for the whale watching!! read more

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We couldn't have asked for a better experience! Captain Mike was so much fun and showed us so many humpbacks we couldn't keep track. We saw big ones, babies with mommas, and everything in between. Highly recommend! read more

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Our boat tour with Captain Micheal was one of our favorite activities from our entire time in SLO! We had so much fun going around the harbor, seeing all the animals and views, and experiencing the coast in a way only possible by boat. Thanks so much, Micheal! read more

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Couldn't have asked for a better morning! Glassy water, donuts, and some amazing whales. Mike is an amazing captain/ tour guide. He made the tour much more adventurous and enjoyable than we could have imagined. Thanks again! read more

This is such a fun, chill family activity to do if you're visiting the area. Captain Mike was awesome we got to see so much wildlife and scenery. We have been coming to the SLO area for years but never discovered the little gem that is Avila Beach. We will be coming back. Highly recommend! read more

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We had such a great time! Michael couldn't be nicer and definitely has fun doing his thing. Our 5 year old kept asking to go faster in circles and he was able to keep up with the demand. Highly recommend!! read more

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This boat excursion was perfect in all ways--perfect amount of time, perfect combination of views/activities (sea life, "white water" boating, sea caves/cliffs, historical info etc), and perfect price. Mike was the perfect captain too, very friendly and personable, helped to situate my kids and make the boat ride super fun. He even opened up a special trip for us when he was already sold out for the day, after I called in and asked if there was any other availability. The boat is a great size for 6 people and it was like a private tour of the bay. Do not miss out on this! We hope to be back one day and go whale watching with Mike! read more

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Amazing Harbour cruise , thanks to captain Michael.Very knowledgeable and cool guy, he was a wealth of information in an informal way. Definitely worth while. read more

Capt. Michael was AWESOME! We had a private tour and he was very friendly, knowledgeable and he treated us like family. We will be back again. I definitely recommend for families especially for littles read more

Mike was the best captain! He had a clean, big, safe boat and was extremely accommodating, kind and fun! He talked us through each part of the trip and we saw 50+ whales! It was incredible! We followed the birds and sea lions and came upon the perfect spot to stay and circle and saw so many whales up close! I have never had this whale watching experience ever in my life! I've had family go on other tours in Monterey and Hawaii and be severely disappointed to come back and see nothing. Mike was so excited for us to see that many whales and did everything safely to get us up close! I would suggest September and October to board his boat and see amazing humpback whales! read more

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Thank you Michael for making our trip to the central coast a success! There were whales everywhere! read more

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I took my family (including my 80 year old mother) on the one-hour harbor cruise with SLO TOURS in Avila Beach. Captain Mike was a fantastic guide--knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the area. The water in the bay was calm, making for a smooth and relaxing ride. Seeing sea lions, seals, and a whole group of otters in the area dubbed "otter town"--such a fun and memorable experience! Highly recommend this tour for families or anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful cruise and gorgeous views. read more

A great experience. Michael was a good captain, and knew where to find the whales. Would recommend SLO tours read more

I highly recommend this harbor tour! (In the summer they do whale watching tours also). Captain Michael takes you around the harbor in a nice, quiet, comfortable boat. He gives you history of the harbor. And motors past the sea lions, birds, jellyfish and gorgeous rocks and caves. In April, when we went the waters were calm and a beautiful turquoise. It's really relaxing and mellow. You can sit outside in the front or back of the boat. Or sit in comfy seats inside the boat. It was the favorite part of my weekend in Avila. You can also rent him and the boat out for the day by yourselves! We will be back! read more

Michael was an awesome tour guide. The boat trip was very fun. He shuttled us around to try and see a bunch of whales, which we did. We got to see them feeding and cruising and even saw some porpoises. I would highly recommend his whale tour. Next time I'm doing the adventure tour as well. I'll see ya next summer! read more

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Loved this tour!!! Mike is hilarious and the music choices made an already great boat ride epic. Comfortable boat and he is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the water. We got to see sea lions, birds, and sea otters up close. We also get some high-speed "jumps" through the water. I went by myself but the family that was also on the boat had kids and I was cracking up the whole time at the exchanges between the kids and Mike. I imagine each ride is a little bit different depending on who's touring and what the weather's like. Would totally go again!! read more

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Absolutely UNFORGETTABLE experience. The whales were MAGNIFICENT and the boat ride was thrilling! Captain Michael is amazing, he even played a Michael Jackson song :) We all left with amazement and awe. I cannot express more appreciation for this experience. read more

Captain Mike is an amazing host. Going on this whale watch was an unforgettable experience. We saw so many whales, sea lions and birds. Highly recommend read more

Captain Michael was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Gave us great insight about the area.

Mike (owner and Captain) gave us a great private tour of the harbor. It was a beautiful day too! read more

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We took our grandson on the harbor tour last week and he had a blast! Captain Michael let him sit in the co-captain seat inside the cabin. We saw sea otters and sea lions and awesome views of the shoreline. Michael is great with kids and has a great sense of humor. The water was calm and the one hour ride was perfect for the grandson's first time in a boat. There was seating outside on the boat in addition to three seats (+ the captain) inside. We were even able to take our little mini schnauzer with us, so we didn't have to find a doggie day care. Reasonably priced. Next time we want to do the whale watching tour. July-November for that. We also want to spend a bit more time exploring the cute little town of Avila. read more

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My two daughters and I booked a noon tour. We barely arrived on time and I thought we were going to be part of a large group. It turned out that we were the only guests for the tour! Captain Mike was very easy going and professional. He allowed us to tour his very comfortable boat, and even made the restroom accessible! Mike's affable personality added to the relaxation of the 1.5 hour tour. We were able to experience incredible vistas from a totally different perspective, that is, from the ocean instead of the highway (where my eyes are supposed to stay on the road... Lol!). Mike also pointed out some seals and sea otters, and other animals in their natural habitat. He even pointed out interesting facts about the birds on White (ah hum) Rock called Brandt's cormorants. We also learned some history around Pirates Cove, and experienced Mike's extensive knowledge of the waters around the area. It was a very pleasurable experience that I will likely sign up for again soon! read more

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Captain Michael, owner of SLO Tours, was excellent on our 2 hour tour. We saw some whales and his paddle-boarder friend Bill... way out in the ocean just paddling along with the whales. SLO tours was a great adventure. read more

Had the best time whale watching with SLO.tours! It was amazing. Highly recommend Captain Michael. read more

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We did a harbor tour with friends and had an amazing experience! Michael is an experienced captain who was entertaining, informative and a great DJ. We saw a good amount of sea animals - seals, pelicans, otters and sea lions. He throws in some "whitewater" excitement if you choose. It's best for groups of 6 or so people. Highly recommend! read more

I'd support this guy all day long. I'd probably invest in his business if he asked me too. Great owner, great boat, great location - do it. read more

We had the best time whale watching with captain mark! It was a foggy day and it took over an hour and a half to find the whales but caption mark never gave up and found a feeding frenzy of 4 humpback whales and a ton of harbor porpoises! It was truly an amazing experience! read more

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Amazing boat ride , run and professional and safe for our kids and affordable !! Definitely recommend!!

I feel so lucky to have stumbled across captain Mike and his tours. One of the local kayak rental locations recommend him to us. We decided we should book it. We will remember this experience forever! He even slowed the boat so we could hear the sound of a floating otter cracking a shell open against a rock. You can tell he loves what he does with as much enthusiasm he had while showing us around. We had the best time and if we make our way here again we will be sure to book him again. read more

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This was one of the best things I did while on vacation in San Luis Obispo! The tour guide, Mike, was so nice and friendly, and went above and beyond showing us the beautiful harbor of Avila and sharing with us spots he thought were good places to check out and eat at. The tour is amazing, I saw sights and views I would have never have seen. On the tour, there were so many different parts that felt like Hawaii, to Ireland, to Alaska. Mike definitely put a lot of time and effort into making sure we got good pictures, and see all of the animals. Definitely worth taking the time to book a tour if you're in the area. I had so much fun that I'm planning on coming back in the future and bringing my parents because it was such a wonderful experience that I would love to have again with my family. read more

Just finished up our tour with Michael and we had a blast!! The time went by so fast, but the whole family was laughing, cheering and having the time of our life. Couldn't imagine an hour better spent. (And wish we booked more time!) Thank you! We'll be back! read more

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I have seen whales on other excursions, both on the East and West coast, however, Capt. Mike of SLO Tours provided the best experience of all times. Within 30 minutes of our trip, we saw not only whales, but hundreds of seals joining us and taking advantage of the feeding efficiency of the whales. We floated in the midst of the activities and experienced our best time whale watching with Capt. Mike and SLO Tours. read more

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The trip was adventurous and really fun! The captain's stories were interesting and funny. He was a great host. I would do this again and bring my friends. read more

We had such a great time! The tour was fun and educated. Avila Harbor is a hidden gem.

Oh my goodness! We had such an amazing day! We had pods of whales in every direction! Michael gave us an incredible experience. He knew exactly where to find the whales and got us cruising right along with them. He's super knowledgeable and just a great person to spend a magical day with. His boat is wonderful! If you are in the area, don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity. Book ahead! I wish I could add videos to this post. My videos from today are incWe had 4 come up at the same time in synchrony. Beautiful! read more

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