Private Dolphin & Whale Watching Charter in Long Beach
Charter a private boat for narrated dolphin and whale watching
Duration
2.5 Hours with options to extend
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Narration, towels, refreshments
Highlights
Take a private 2.5-hour cruise in local Southern California waters with the whole boat to yourself. Your trip is fully narrated by an experienced naturalist and licensed captain as you look for dolphins, whales, sea lions, and more.
- Book a private charter and avoid the crowds of larger boats
- Cruise local waters on a 2.5-hour whale and dolphin watching trip
- Listen to live narration from an experienced naturalist and licensed captain
- Spot marine wildlife like dolphins, whales, and sea lions
- Depart from Dock 1 at 200 Aquarium Way, near the Aquarium of the Pacific
What's Included
- Experienced naturalist and licensed captain narration
- Blankets
- Towels
- Refreshments
- Bluetooth speaker
Things to know
No restroom on the boat. Not recommended for people who are pregnant or who have injuries or conditions that can be worsened by sudden jarring movements.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if cancelled 7 days before the trip; 50% refund if cancelled within 4 days; no refund if cancelled within 48 hours. If cancelled for weather or unforeseen circumstances, choose a full refund.
FAQs
No. There is no restroom on the boat.
This boat is not recommended for people who are pregnant or who have injuries or conditions that can be exacerbated by sudden jarring movements.
Bring any food or beverage items you want. Wear layers because it can get significantly cooler once you are on the ocean, and bring sunscreen.
Meeting details
200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA Dock 1
More about the Aquarium of the Pacific
The Aquarium of the Pacific sits right on the Long Beach waterfront, just a short stroll from the docks where this private dolphin and whale adventure begins. As one of Southern California's most beloved marine attractions, the Aquarium of the Pacific introduces visitors to the creatures of the Pacific Ocean from behind glass, making it the perfect prelude or follow-up to seeing those same animals thriving in their natural habitat. Stepping straight from the aquarium's exhibits onto a private boat to spot wild dolphins, sea lions, and seasonal whales transforms a single afternoon into a full immersion in California marine life.
On this private charter, you trade the aquarium's tanks for the open water of San Pedro Bay and the Pacific coastline. The captain tailors the route to where the action is on any given day, often tracking pods of common and bottlenose dolphins as they ride the bow, scanning for gray whales during winter and spring migration, and pointing out blue and humpback whales in the warmer months. Salt spray, the call of seabirds, and the low rumble of the engine replace the hush of the aquarium galleries, and the contrast makes both experiences richer. Many guests say the species they admired earlier at the Aquarium of the Pacific take on new meaning once they see them breaching, spouting, and feeding in the wild.
This trip is ideal for families, couples, and small groups who want a private, unhurried experience after a morning at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Marine life enthusiasts, photographers, and curious kids will appreciate the personal attention from the crew, the flexibility to linger when wildlife appears, and the chance to ask questions that go beyond the exhibit placards. If you are planning a day around the Aquarium of the Pacific, pairing it with this charter turns a good outing into an unforgettable one.
