Trade the tour boat crowds for real sails on this whale watching adventure aboard the Yacht America, a 139-foot racing yacht that heads out from Shelter Island once a day, every day of the year. Whale season never really ends in San Diego: gray whales pass through from mid-December to April, humpbacks arrive in March, fin whales show up in late April, and blue whales, the largest animals on the planet, cruise these waters from May through summer. Pods of dolphins and lounging sea lions are regular guests too, and the occasional orca makes an appearance in the fall.
The crew keeps things relaxed and informative, pointing out wildlife and sharing local knowledge as the yacht sails. Complimentary water, soda, chips, and granola bars are on board, and guests are welcome to bring their own lunch and drinks (just leave the red wine at home). A sightings guarantee means that if no whales or dolphins appear, guests can return for free on a future trip, and a no seasickness guarantee comes with a $25 gift certificate from the provider for anyone who does feel queasy.
Trade the tour boat crowds for real sails on this whale watching adventure aboard the Yacht America, a 139-foot racing yacht that heads out from Shelter Island once a day, every day of the year. Whale season never really ends in San Diego: gray whales pass through from mid-December to April, humpbacks arrive in March, fin whales show up in late April, and blue whales, the largest animals on the planet, cruise these waters from May through summer. Pods of dolphins and lounging sea lions are regular guests too, and the occasional orca makes an appearance in the fall.
The crew keeps things relaxed and informative, pointing out wildlife and sharing local knowledge as the yacht sails. Complimentary water, soda, chips, and granola bars are on board, and guests are welcome to bring their own lunch and drinks (just leave the red wine at home). A sightings guarantee means that if no whales or dolphins appear, guests can return for free on a future trip, and a no seasickness guarantee comes with a $25 gift certificate from the provider for anyone who does feel queasy.
Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 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 48 hours 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 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.
Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 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 48 hours 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 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.
