Description: 

We are the top destination for whale watching in Long Beach and Los Angeles. Our custom built high speed vessels can cover waters north to Santa Monica and south to Newport Beach for maximum range coverage resulting in maximum marine life sighting success. Join Harbor Breeze Cruises on an exciting Southern California whale watching journey to view some of the largest mammals on the planet. For decades, Harbor Breeze Cruises has been trusted to provide the highest quality whale watching tours in Southern California. Our fleet of state of the art vessels adhere to strict safety codes and regulations, ensuring you and your friends and family enjoy a wonderful experience out on the water. All whale watching excursions embark under the guidance of highly trained captains not only equipped to man your boat, but also to provide informative narration of the wildlife you might encounter. In addition, knowledgeable Aquarium of the Pacific educators will guide you on every voyage as we search for all types of awe-inspiring marine life.

We offer a variety of tours that embark morning through afternoon year round, so you’re sure to find just the right option that fits with your schedule. Whether you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of the majestic Humpback Whale as it breaches the water’s surface or want to spot the massive Blue Whale, Harbor Breeze can turn your dream into a reality.

This exciting tour goes out into the open ocean. Please wear proper footwear, no high heels. Bring a jacket or sweater as it does get cooler on the ocean.

Duration: 2 hours approx

Sailing Schedule: 7 days a week 

Starting: Year Round

Departure Times

• 12:00 PM

• 3:00 PM

Meeting point:

100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2, Long Beach, CA 90802. Our ticket booth and dock are located  before the entrance to the Aquarium of the Pacific, across the street from Bubba Gump.

Overview: 

Cruise into the open Pacific Ocean to search for the migrating Pacific Gray Whales(winter to spring) and the largest animals on earth, the Blue Whales(summer to fall).  We will also search for Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, Dolphins, Sea Lions, and other amazing Marine Life who are typically in our waters year round. We provide a Sea Life Guarantee

While whale and dolphin sightings aren't guaranteed due to the unpredictable nature of wildlife, our expert Captains and Aquarium of the Pacific Docents work hard to maximize every opportunity. If no sea life is spotted during your cruise, you’ll receive a Return Voucher to join us again for free!

List of Landmarks Seen

• -Port of Long Beach

• -Robot Light House

• -Long Beach Breakwater

• -Pacific Ocean

• Long Beach downtown

• Aquarium of the Pacific

• Carnival Cruise Ship Terminal- Spruce Goose 

• Queen Mary 

• Long Beach Breakwater

• THUMS Islands , a consortium named after its parent companies: Texaco, Humble, Unocal, Mobil, and Shell.

• Shoreline Village

What’s included

• Expert educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific will be on board highlighting everything you will see

• Seasoned Captains and crew who specialize in whale watching. Over 30-years whale watching experience.

• Harbor Breeze has the largest fleet of custom built state of the art whale watching catamarans, offering amazing stability, comfort and most environmentally friendly vessels in the area. 

• The ultra-quiet, low emission engines means whales and their marine environment are not harmed or disturbed.

• Sealife Guarantee If no sealife is seen, we'll issue you a free Voucher to join us in the future

• Wheelchair and handicap accessible vessels

• Convenient close-by parking structures with parking validation from our ticket booth in Long Beach. San Pedro Free Trolley Lot Parking

• 2 - 2.5 hr  cruise

• Inside and outside seating

• Climate controlled interiors

• Multiple restrooms/wc

• Large panoramic windows

• Live English narration plus a captivating and engaging MC onboard

• Fully stocked Snackbar, for purchase onboard. No outside food or beverage permitted.

• Fresh air, amazing sights 

• Sealife Guarantee - If aboard your cruise, we don’t encounter any of the amazing sealife that makes the Pacific Ocean such an incredible place, we will issue you a Return Voucher to come back aboard and join us again in the future”