Luxury Whale Watching: Intimate Catamaran Cruise

Experience the thrill of luxury whale watching on our 50’ pristine Catamaran Yacht. Get up-close views of giant blue whales, humpback whales, and mega pods of dolphins. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Balboa Fun Zone - All guests will check in at Davey’s Locker and pick their boarding pass up from the office. The office will then direct all guests to the appropriate line where the crew will grab all guests and direct them to the vessel.
What's Included
  • Facility fees included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Binoculars
  • Parking
Additional Information

Aboard our immaculate 50-foot Catamaran Yacht, our consistently low number of passengers ensures a bespoke oceanic adventure. Our lavish whale watching cruises achieve an ideal equilibrium of stunning maritime features, and expansive observation platforms which enable you and your kin to witness fascinating sea mammals including colossal blue whales,…

Location
400 Main St
Main Street
Davey's Locker is located within the Historic Balboa Pavilion- adjacent to Harborside Restaurant and the Catalina Flyer.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(128 Ratings)
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Stay534895
Jul 28, 2025
Greatly Enjoyed the Trip from Davey's Locker - Great trip to see gray whales and schools of dolphins. Captain and Christine were highly informative about what passengers were seeing and facts about whale migrations. Christine also took great photos to compliment the trip and sold at a very reasonable price, which allowed us to just enjoy the cruise and wildlife watching.
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Hannah_a
Jul 27, 2025
Amazing experience! - This was a great activity for my family visiting! The weather was beautiful and we got to see so many amazing animals. We first saw a whale, then a pod of dolphins, and even sea lions! The captain and crew was fantastic and very knowledgeable of the animals. Would highly recommend recommended! FYI- I would try and go earlier in the day if it could possibly get windy. This will affect your trip so plan accordingly.
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Stacey
Jul 25, 2025
Worth every penny, definitely repeating - The staff was pleasant and welcoming from start at checking in process to back to land. Captain Bryce was funny and informative while ensuring we knew what to expect (when to hold tight due to choppy waters and where to avoid if didn't want to get wet). They were attentive and accommodating. Didn't get to see whales, but we saw so many dolphins swimming along the vessel. Definitely made my son's birthday. Plan to return for a fishing trip soon
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Carol_d
Jul 24, 2025
The boat ride was great!... - The boat ride was great! Our captain was very informative we did not see whales but we did see Rizzos dolphins and hundreds of common dolphins! Loved it
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Anita_z
Jul 17, 2025
Great for solo travelers.... - Great for solo travelers. Captain was very knowledgeable and respectful towards protecting animals. Would recommend!
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Micas455
Jul 2, 2025
Fun time! - We had a fun time on the luxury whale watching boat ride - didn’t see any whales unfortunately but saw close to 1,000 dolphins (according to the captain) and a few sea lions. We were bummed we didn’t see any whales but no one can control human nature. Captain was great and tried really hard to find a whale but it just wasn’t a lucky day I guess. They maybe should change the title of the excursion to whale and dolphin watching so people won’t be so disappointed if a whale isn’t sighted. You can sit or stand on the boat… seating is very limited unless you are one of the first in line. There was an upper seating area but you had to have a special wrist band to go up there. (Never saw an option to purchase this VIP seating). There’s also an inside seating area and a place to purchase food/drinks as well as a restroom. You can’t see much from the inside seating area but it’s somewhere to go in case you are cold. Make sure to dress warm as it is very chilly out on the water. Hooded sweatshirt/jacket and pants. We were prepared so it wasn’t a big deal but others who were wearing shorts and a t-shirt looked miserable. Got a few splashes a few times. Had a great time and would recommend.
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Jane
Jun 27, 2025
Sea Hunt! - Great boat, professional staff and beautiful scenery. We saw sea lions and a big pod of dolphins, all of whom swam with us !
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Stephanie_f
Jun 23, 2025
Do it - This was such a fun adventure. We were lucky enough to see a large pod of common dolphins as well as a whale. While the whale didn’t breach, it was fun to see even a little bit and track it. The crew made the whole experience fun. Would recommend.
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Amy121977
Jun 22, 2025
Would definitely go again - The trip was amazing. No whales but 1000s of dolphins, which was quite a sight. Captains Larry and Bryce were awesome and so knowledgeable! We would absolutely go again!
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Mark_j
Jun 22, 2025
3 minutes late. - It's impossible to park any where near the location. We called for help and were told to "just keep looking". We arrived 3 minutes late and the boat had already left. Leave LOTS of extra time. No refund issued. Only option was another date and we were leaving the next day.
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From $69
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).