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Happy New Year! San Diego’s best whale watching started the new year strong with whales, dolphins, sea lions, and gorgeous weather. Captain Troy was thrilled this morning to report that the conditions would be perfect today, and indeed they were. The sun was out, the ocean was calm, and the sky was as clear as…
January 8, 2019
With a 60% chance of rain and low forecasted winds, the crew of the Yacht America prepared the boat for showers. How do you prep a 139 ft open air sailing yacht for rain? Well, we have nifty canvas awnings that are quite effective for such occasions. The lines were tied, the guests boarded, and we were off. Light rain ensued as we made our way out of the San Diego Bay. The water was pretty calm in the bay, but as soon as we passed Point Loma, it was as different story. Since we could not hoist our mainsail or our foresail, we did not have the luxury of our normal sailing stability. Out in the open ocean, we did not have any protection from the storm swells. Up and down, up and down, we experienced an exciting ride….
January 7, 2019
Have you been whale watching with us yet? With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you might consider getting out on the water. Seeing a whale is so exciting! It is also really relaxing to get out on the open ocean, a few miles off shore, and just take a few deep breaths….
January 7, 2019
Gray whale season is in full swing. Over the past nine days, we have seen whales every single day! Nine out of nine! That is pretty darn good. Today will be our tenth day. Do you think we will see gray whales? Want to make a bet? Spoiler Alert: We Found A Gray Whale! This…
January 7, 2019
What a gorgeous day for whale watching! It was sunny and clear, our crew was excited to search for whales. As soon as we got out of the San Diego Bay, we headed south. We found a beautiful gray whale. The wind was just perfect, so we could see a heart shaped blow: Gray Whale…
January 4, 2019
Today we saw two gray whales, a mom and an adolescent. The mom had many barnacles on her back, while the adolescent had less barnacles and smoother skin. The adolescent was particularly curious!
January 2, 2019
Have you ever seen a whale, freely swimming in the ocean? Well, our guests and crew saw a beautiful gray whale today, making its migration south. It was quite a sight. Unfortunately, our crew was unable to take photos during this trip.
January 2, 2019
We spotted a gorgeous southbound humpback today. This whale really gave us a show with beautiful tail flukes. The pictures really speak for themselves: Arching Back of Humpback Whale Humpback Whale Tail Join our mailing list! Enter your email for news and special offers! Enter Your Email Address NameThis field is for validation purposes and…
December 28, 2018
We sailed up north today as we heard reports of a gray whale swimming just off of Mission Bay. When we arrived close to the location where he was last seen, we saw a spout in the distance. Then another spout. This gray whale was traveling south, just like hundreds of other gray whales at…
December 27, 2018
As we were sailing out to the open ocean, we were honored to get a close view of the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Our crew and passengers waved, yelling “Thank you!” to our brave military members aboard the aircraft carrier. One passenger even said, “if we don’t see a whale, I will still be happy. That…
December 22, 2018
Jump on board the world-famous America for a once-in-a-lifetime Whale Watching experience in San Diego. We see whales all year long!
See San Diego’s world famous Big Bay Boom Fireworks show from the middle of the water directly underneath all of the action. This is truly an unforgettable way to experience the 4th of July!