Frequently Asked Questions
100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2, Long Beach, CA 90802. Our ticket booth and dock are located between the Aquarium of the Pacific and Hooters, across the street from Bubba Gump.
Walk-up pricing for Winter Gray Whale and Dolphin Year-Round Whale Watching; Adults (12+) $45(M-F) $50(Sat-Sun), Seniors (62+) $40, Children (3-11) $30, Babies (under 3) FREE!
Walk-up pricing for Summer Blue Whale and Dolphin Year-Round Whale Watching; Adults (12+) $45(M-F) $50(Sat-Sun), Seniors (62+) $40, Children (3-11) $30, Babies (under 3) FREE!
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Yes, our cruise boats offer multiple restrooms.
Yes, all of our boats have high railings and non-skid decks that help keep children safe. All of our vessels are U.S. Coast Guard inspected and approved.
Casual to your taste. Please keep in mind that it does get cooler out on the water than on land so layers are ideal. Flat, skid-resistant, closed toe and heel shoes are recommended.
A snack bar is onboard where you may satisfy your hunger with hot dogs, chips, popcorn, candy, and other great snacks! You may also quench your thirst with ice cold soda, water, and beer.
The closest parking structure is the Aquarium parking structure. We are the first dock to the left of the Aquarium of the Pacific and across the street from Bubba Gump Shrimp Restaurant. Parking is discounted to $8 with validation from our ticket booth-the parking garage reserves the right to change this without notice.
While no sightings are guaranteed, we typically see Blue Whales (largest animal on earth) May through November. Gray Whales migrate past Long Beach December through April. Dolphins, Sea Lions, and Harbor Seals are spotted throughout the year. We also see Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, and have even seen pods of Orcas (Killer Whales) on our trips!
Unfortunately, sightings are not guaranteed as we don’t use tracking devices that can harm the animals but we try our best to look for any marine life we can find for our guests.
There are year-round whale watching possibilities off the coast of California. There is not necessarily a greater percent chance at any given time.
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