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Whales are extremely impressive marine mammals with many characteristics that make them unique amongst others. For more reasons than one, whales leave us in awe, being a part of one the oldest and largest species on this planet. Due to this, whale watching is such an exciting activity to partake in! Within the whale species…

Weighing in at 60,000 pounds and measuring up to 39 feet is one of the ocean’s greatest miracles. The Gray Whale, also known as the grey whale, gray back whale, Pacific gray whale or California gray whale, has more to it than meets the eye. In addition to their enormous size, the Gray Whale has…

The city of San Diego defines a picturesque beach town. As if the beauty of a town comprised of endless ocean and palm trees wasn’t enough, the plethora of San Diego attractions, naturally, makes it one of the top must-see cities in California. Whale watchers can all agree that it’s a prime location between mid-December…

Whale watching is an adventure in itself filled with breathtaking views of magnificent marine life and cherished memories. Make your trip a spectacular journey by doing a little extra planning. Follow these simple tips and reminders in order to have a successful whale watching trip worth a lifetime. Wear Sunscreen and Sunglasses If you are…

San Diego’s coast is renowned for its excellent location regarding marine life observation, especially the sighting of baleen whales. Baleen whales differ from other whales because they do not have teeth. Instead, they have rows of baleen hanging down from each side of their upper jaw. In addition, they also have a double blowhole! These…

Most days in San Diego are sunny and the ocean is calm. Today, unfortunately, was not a typical San Diego day. Captain Troy ventured to Point Loma to determine the state of the seas. The swells were large and confused. He chose turn around and stay in the bay to ensure the comfort and safety…

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…

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….

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…

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: This gray…