Duration
2–2.5 hours
Los Angeles · experience
Guided whale watching cruise, Long Beach
A 2–2.5-hour cruise from Long Beach with expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific — reliable dolphins and sea lions, and seasonal whale sightings, with a Sealife Guarantee.
2–2.5 hoursGroup cruise, maximum 120 travellersFrom €34
The experience
A Long Beach cruise for dolphins, sea lions and — with luck — grey and humpback whales.
Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific narrate the two-to-two-and-a-half-hour cruise, with seasoned captains and crew who specialise in whale watching using low-emission engines that avoid disturbing the marine environment. Dolphins and sea lions turn up reliably on most sailings; whale sightings depend on the season and are not guaranteed.
The route passes the Queen Mary, the Port of Long Beach and the Long Beach Breakwater on the way out to open water. A Sealife Guarantee means a free return voucher if nothing is spotted on a given sailing — indoor and outdoor seating both keep the option of shelter or open air throughout.
Group
Group cruise, maximum 120 travellers
Languages
English
Format
Custom-built catamaran with indoor climate-controlled seating and an outdoor deck.
Meeting point
Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Cruises, 100 Aquarium Way Dock #2, Long Beach — between the Aquarium of the Pacific and Hooters, across from Bubba Gump Shrimp.
Pickup and drop-off
Not included; discounted validated parking is available across the street.
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- Families and wildlife-focused travellers with a free morning or afternoon near Long Beach.
- Pairing with the Aquarium of the Pacific or the Battleship IOWA for a Long Beach waterfront day.
- Anyone comfortable with open water — some sailings can be bumpy.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 1Start
Board at Dock #2
Long Beach, beside the Aquarium of the Pacific.
- 22–2.5 hours
Cruise for wildlife
Dolphins and sea lions are common; whale sightings are seasonal.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific onboard
- Reliable dolphin and sea lion sightings
- Seasonal grey and humpback whale sightings
- A Sealife Guarantee — a free return voucher if nothing is seen
- Indoor climate-controlled seating plus an open-air deck
Included
- ✓ 2–2.5-hour whale watching cruise
- ✓ Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific
- ✓ Multiple onboard restrooms
- ✓ Indoor and outdoor seating
- ✓ A Sealife Guarantee — free return voucher if no sealife is seen
Not included
- • Food and drinks (available for purchase onboard)
- • Parking (discounted validated parking available across the street)
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- Sealife sightings are not guaranteed — whales especially depend on season and luck.
- Wheelchair accessible.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.