Gray Whale Season
January 17 - May 30, 2025
Departure times
Weekdays: 9:00 AM (Check schedule as we sometimes add a 1:00pm trip)
Weekends: 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM
(Additional trips may be added if interest is there. All trips are subject to cancellation right up to time of departure)
What To Wear
It is recommended you dress casually and wear layers to ensure your comfort should the weather change during the excursion. Bring or wear sunscreen and comfortable, non-slip shoes. There is a full service galley on board to provide food and beverages for your trip.
For more information, visit ChannelIslandsWhaleWatching.com
Individual Rates
Adults $70.00
Children $70.00 (12 & under)
Seniors $70.00 (62 & over)
Active Military $70.00 (with Military ID card)
Private Charter
$2,625.00
Type of Wildlife in the Channel Islands Region
There are several different species of whales that could be encountered on one of your trips. California Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Blue Whales, Finback Whales and Orca Whales (Killer Whales) are common sightings in the waters surrounding the Channel Islands. Additional wildlife includes seals, sea lions, dolphins and a rich variety of bird life; some of which are endangered and protected.
Orca Whales
The killer whale (Orcinus orca), commonly referred to as the orca whale or orca
Humpack Whales
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale.
California Gray Whales
The gray whale, Eschrichtius robustus, is a baleen whale that migrates between feeding.
Finback Whales
The fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), also called the finback whale, azorback, or common rorqual
Common Dolphins
The common dolphin is the name given to two species (and possibly a third) of dolphin .
Blue Whales
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal belonging to the suborder
Harbor Seals
The harbor(or harbour) seal(Phoca vitulina), also known as the common seal
California Sea Lions
The California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is a coastal sea lion of western North America.
Elephant Seals
Elephant seals (sea elephants) are large, oceangoing seals in the genus Mirounga.