Exclusive Private Dolphin and Whale Adventure For Up To 6

Los Angeles, California

Exclusive Private Dolphin and Whale Adventure For Up To 6

Los Angeles, California

Number of People: 6

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Overview

Enjoy a private 2.5-hour dolphin and whale watching adventure for up to 6 people, guided by an experienced naturalist. Get up-close with marine wildlife, with blankets, refreshments, and a Bluetooth speaker provided for a personalized experience.

🐋 Enjoy a private 2.5-hour tour with up to 6 people, guided by an experienced naturalist

🐬 Get up-close with dolphins, whales, sea lions, and other marine wildlife

🛥️ Relax with provided blankets, towels, and refreshments on board

🎶 Enhance your experience with a Bluetooth speaker for your favorite tunes

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily *excluding Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am or 12:30pm

Full description

This 2.5-hour excursion is perfect for families, friends, or a special day with that special someone. Get up close with dolphins, whales, sea lions, and other incredible marine wildlife without the crowds of larger boats.

Guided by an experienced naturalist and licensed captain, this fully narrated tour provides fascinating insights into the local ecosystem. Enjoy the comfort of provided blankets, towels, and refreshments, and set the mood with a Bluetooth speaker for your favorite tunes. For added convenience, alternative drop-off locations are available. This private adventure ensures a personalized and unforgettable experience, making it the perfect way to explore SoCal's marine wonders.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome.
Experience level: All levels are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included.
Individuals with disabilities: Accessibility for hard of hearing.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 2.5 Hours on the water
What’s included: Blankets, towels, refreshments, and Bluetooth speaker provided
Who will be present: You will have an experienced naturalist/licensed captain with you at all times; this is a private charter for up to 6 people.
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos; photos are encouraged!
Specific rules to follow: Not allowed to smoke, need to follow the guide’s rules

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 10 minutes in advance.
Parking:
- Main parking is available at a large garage at 99 Aquarium Way next to the Aquarium of The Pacific.
- Closest parking is the lot behind the Pierpoint Landing building at 200 Aquarium Way. This is 2-hour parking but you can add time using the Passport Parking App. Remember your space number and pay at the kiosk.
What to wear: Clothing layers are highly recommended to stay comfortable as the temperature drops significantly once on the ocean.
What to bring:
- Any food or beverage items
- Sunscreen
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms, restrooms available on land before departure.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

The boats are inspected and recertified every year by the coast guard to the highest level of safety and compliance.
There is a high success rate in finding dolphins and whales, though sightings are not guaranteed.
Close encounters with dolphins are common, while whales are approached cautiously and respectfully to avoid stress or interference with their natural behavior.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 7 days before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 7 days in advance means losing the value of your experience.