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San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

Set sail from scenic Mission Bay and encounter some of the ocean’s most awe-inspiring creatures on a 2–3 hour whale-watching adventure in San Diego. Time …More

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San Diego, USA
4.7 (1,694)

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

Set sail from scenic Mission Bay and encounter some of the ocean’s most awe-inspiring creatures on a 2–3 hour whale-watching adventure in San Diego. Time...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,694)
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$71
City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour

Discover the best of San Diego Bay on our expertly narrated harbor tour. Spanning over 13 miles, this journey takes you past iconic landmarks such …More

San Diego, USA
4.6 (541)

City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour

Discover the best of San Diego Bay on our expertly narrated harbor tour. Spanning over 13 miles, this journey takes you past iconic landmarks such...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (541)
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$38
San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

Experience the magic of San Francisco after dark with our California Sunset Cruise, a perfect evening escape. As the sun sets, the city comes to …More

San Francisco, USA
4.6 (2,039)

San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

Experience the magic of San Francisco after dark with our California Sunset Cruise, a perfect evening escape. As the sun sets, the city comes to...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$58
San Diego Harbor Cruise

Take a 1- or 2-hour relaxing harbor cruise through the bay of San Diego, featuring unforgettable views of San Diego's skyline. This fully narrated tour …More

San Diego, USA
4.6 (3,200)

San Diego Harbor Cruise

Take a 1- or 2-hour relaxing harbor cruise through the bay of San Diego, featuring unforgettable views of San Diego's skyline. This fully narrated tour...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (3,200)
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$37
Monterey Whale Watching Tour

We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and …More

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Monterey & Carmel, USA
4.7 (832)

Monterey Whale Watching Tour

We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (832)
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$70
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at …More

San Francisco, USA
4.8 (1,634)

San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,634)
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$39
San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Experience the beauty of San Francisco during a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise over San Francisco Bay. Sail away from bustling city and enjoy photo ops from …More

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San Francisco, USA
4.9 (649)

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Experience the beauty of San Francisco during a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise over San Francisco Bay. Sail away from bustling city and enjoy photo ops from...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$65
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara coastline is undoubtedly a breathtaking and scenic destination, and a cruise on the Azure Seas yacht is a fantastic way to enjoy …More

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Santa Barbara, USA
4.7 (87)

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara coastline is undoubtedly a breathtaking and scenic destination, and a cruise on the Azure Seas yacht is a fantastic way to enjoy...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$38
San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch

You’ll experience one of the best San Diego whale watching tours aboard the spacious 80-foot Legacy, departing from Mission Bay just minutes from the open …More

San Diego, USA
4.7 (369)

San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch

You’ll experience one of the best San Diego whale watching tours aboard the spacious 80-foot Legacy, departing from Mission Bay just minutes from the open...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (369)
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$34
Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline

Enjoy an evening sailing under the sunset on a relaxing sailing cruise with a unique perspective on San Diego that you can only get from …More

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San Diego, USA
4.9 (653)

Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline

Enjoy an evening sailing under the sunset on a relaxing sailing cruise with a unique perspective on San Diego that you can only get from...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (653)
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$99
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht

Witness the stunning Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Azure Seas yacht. Departing from Stearns Wharf, this 1.5-hour cruise offers breathtaking views of the coastline and …More

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Santa Barbara, USA
4.7 (44)

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht

Witness the stunning Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Azure Seas yacht. Departing from Stearns Wharf, this 1.5-hour cruise offers breathtaking views of the coastline and...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$65
San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, …More

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San Francisco, USA
4.6 (367)

San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island,...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$39
Champagne Brunch Buffet

Make the most of your weekend with a 2-hour brunch cruise through San Diego Bay. Capture prime views of the city skyline and harbor from …More

San Diego, USA
4.6 (370)

Champagne Brunch Buffet

Make the most of your weekend with a 2-hour brunch cruise through San Diego Bay. Capture prime views of the city skyline and harbor from...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$126
2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks

Experience the ultimate San Diego sailing adventure with a spacious catamaran cruise, offering your choice of a relaxing daytime sail or a breathtaking sunset sail. …More

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La Jolla, USA
5.0 (357)

2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks

Experience the ultimate San Diego sailing adventure with a spacious catamaran cruise, offering your choice of a relaxing daytime sail or a breathtaking sunset sail....

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (357)
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$119
San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and …More

San Francisco, USA
4.7 (657)

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (657)
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$48
Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey …More

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Monterey & Carmel, USA
4.8 (349)

Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (349)
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$70
Catalina Nighttime Flying Fish and Undersea Adventure Cruise

See Catalina Come Alive After Dark! Experience Catalina’s coastline after dark aboard the Sea View Glass Bottom Boat on this 55-minute nighttime adventure cruise. Cruise …More

Catalina Island, USA
4.8 (15)

Catalina Nighttime Flying Fish and Undersea Adventure Cruise

See Catalina Come Alive After Dark! Experience Catalina’s coastline after dark aboard the Sea View Glass Bottom Boat on this 55-minute nighttime adventure cruise. Cruise...

55 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$61
2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

Whether you want to kick off a fabulous date night or wrap up an enjoyable afternoon, this two-hour sunset sail is just the ticket. Step …More

San Francisco, USA
4.8 (416)

2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

Whether you want to kick off a fabulous date night or wrap up an enjoyable afternoon, this two-hour sunset sail is just the ticket. Step...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (416)
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$129
City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

Treat yourself to a day on the San Francisco Bay featuring free-flowing champagne. This San Francisco Brunch Buffet Cruise includes choices of classic breakfast dishes …More

San Francisco, USA
4.8 (352)

City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

Treat yourself to a day on the San Francisco Bay featuring free-flowing champagne. This San Francisco Brunch Buffet Cruise includes choices of classic breakfast dishes...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (352)
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$122
Deluxe Sunset & Day Sail Small Group

Experience the breathtaking beauty of San Diego Bay at sunset aboard our mono-hull sailboat, perfect for up to six passengers. Glide through calm waters as …More

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San Diego, USA
5.0 (354)

Deluxe Sunset & Day Sail Small Group

Experience the breathtaking beauty of San Diego Bay at sunset aboard our mono-hull sailboat, perfect for up to six passengers. Glide through calm waters as...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (354)
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$119

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The lights were beautiful
New York City
San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise
smidget2, Sep 2026
The lights were beautiful
The sunset Bay Cruise was great. Seeing the bridges up close rather than just going over them is a whole different experience. The lights of San Francisco and Sausalito were magnificent! The 1980's music was a little loud. My sister said the view top side were great. I had to stay in the covered deck since I don't climb stairs but the view windows at the tables were very nice. (and topside very cold per the other cruisers). The staff were very helpful. Three others and I had mobility issues and they placed us at the heal of the line, gave us chairs for sitting while waiting and allowed us to go down the gangplank first without crowding. The worker would not allow anyone to start boarding until we were all safely on the boat and out of the way. It was much appreciated.
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Wonderful experience
New York City
City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise
Mary_S, Sep 2026
Wonderful experience
Staff was a friendly and beyond. Extremely well organized. Comfortable dining room, excellent food. They kept champagne glasses full. Loved being able to dance.
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Playing tourist - bucket list in mind
New York City
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Suzanne_G, Sep 2026
Playing tourist - bucket list in mind
Had the best time ever, enjoyed all the history that was told, I got to do three things on my bucket list, which was the Golden Gate Bridge seeing Alcatraz and let’s not forget those seals right before you got on the boat thank you and I applaud you.
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We had a wonderful time...
New York City
2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks
Lisa_E, Sep 2026
We had a wonderful time...
We had a wonderful time on the catamaran. The sailing was much smoother than I expected making it easy to get around. Ryan was a lot of fun. He shared his sailing stories and answered any questions we had. Great views and the sunset was spectacular!
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Fun
New York City
Champagne Brunch Buffet
Margo_P, Sep 2026
Fun
Be there on time. Bring a camera to take lots of pictures, have a good appetite. Nice clean boat. Was fun.
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A Wonderful Learning Experience
New York City
San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch
Vale_S, Sep 2026
A Wonderful Learning Experience
We had a great time. We appreciated that the boat’s captain deftly maneuvered to give everyone a good view of the sea life. The naturalists were informative and engaging, making it fun to learn about all the sea life we saw. Thank you to the whole crew who were all friendly and helpful.
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Must do experience.
New York City
2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks
K5418QOjudithb, Sep 2026
Must do experience.
Great boat, great sailor, it was a beautiful day.
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Had an awesome time!...
New York City
San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise
Eric_C, Sep 2026
Had an awesome time!...
Had an awesome time! Bring a jacket gets chilly. Views were amazing! Even the rocky moment were fun and added to the experience. A must when coming to San Francisco!
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Lovely cruise around the bay.
New York City
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Lisa_S, Sep 2026
Lovely cruise around the bay.
Lovey day to cruise around the bay. Getting close to Alcatraz island and passing under the Golden Gate Bridge. We loved it a nice break from the hustle and bustle.
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Always a great...
New York City
San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise
Phillip, Sep 2026
Always a great...
Always a great experience! Anytime I have friends or family come to town, we book this! Very friendly and helpful captains and staff! Thank you! Will be back again!
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Best boat tour!
New York City
City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour
Lisa_H, Sep 2026
Best boat tour!
Great scenic tour with education combined with a smooth sail to all the harbor brings! San Diego is so beautiful. You get to see all the naval installations, the planes, new and old piers, the seals, and Coronado Island. Best idea for visitors and for the whole family. The captain and other staff were great and super friendly!
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Great Whale Watching experience
New York City
Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Meander194268, Sep 2026
Great Whale Watching experience
We saw dozens of whales, some close up. The narration was very helpful / educational (although it was nearly impossible to hear him from the very front of the boat (lower level). The photographer on board gave us copies of their photos, at no charge. All in all a wonderful experience and I definitely recommend the Monterey Whale Watching Tour by Princess Monterey Whale Watching!! 💖Not: I don't think I would pay the extra $20 next time for the upper deck view. From the upper deck, one can only see out the sides and the rear of the boat, not out front. That direction can only be viewed from the lower deck.
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Monterey Adventure
New York City
Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Mary_W, Sep 2026
Monterey Adventure
Take a warm jacket and take dramamin 2 hours before ride. Binoculars would also be a good thing to bring
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The harbor tour was...
New York City
San Diego Harbor Cruise
Maureen_B, Sep 2026
The harbor tour was...
The harbor tour was wonderful!! We learned so much about San Diego and saw some beautiful views! So worth it!!
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Wheelchair availability
New York City
San Diego Harbor Cruise
Anai_P, Sep 2026
Wheelchair availability
Great customer service, the staff was kind towards my 90 yr old Mom. They offered a wheelchair which made the trip that more special.
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Incredible whale watching trip.
New York City
Monterey Bay Whale Watching
795brucee, Sep 2026
Incredible whale watching trip.
Great trip. Crew was great especially the young lady marine biologists who narrated the trip. Captain put us on a large of Humpbacks in a few different locations. Highly recommend this trip.
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