Frequently Asked Questions
What is your address?
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.
What are your prices?
Walk-up pricing for Winter Gray Whale and Dolphin Year-Round Whale Watching;
- Adults (12+) $50(M-F) $55(Sat-Sun), Seniors (62+) $45, Children (3-11) $35, Babies (under 3) FREE!
Walk-up pricing for Summer Blue Whale and Dolphin Year-Round Whale Watching;
- Adults (12+) $50(M-F) $55(Sat-Sun), Seniors (62+) $45, Children (3-11) $35, Babies (under 3) FREE!
Purchase online by clicking HERE and save $$ off adult and senior citizen tickets.
What is your schedule?
Please click HERE to view our current schedule and to purchase tickets online.
Do you have restrooms on board?
Yes, our cruise boats offer multiple restrooms.
Is the cruise safe for children?
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.
What type of clothing/shoes/hat/glasses should we wear?
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.
Are there refreshments onboard?
A snack bar is onboard where you may satisfy your hunger with chips, popcorn, candy, and other great snacks! You may also quench your thirst with ice cold soda, water, and beer.
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Where do we park?
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.
What types of marine life do you see?
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!
Are sightings guaranteed?
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.
When is the best time to go?
There’s no off-season: Harbor Breeze Cruises runs whale watching trips from Long Beach and San Pedro year-round. What changes is which whales you’re likely to see:
- Gray whales: December through April. They pass Long Beach heading south to Mexico in winter, then head north with their calves in March and April.
- Blue whales: May through October. The largest animals on Earth come to feed off Southern California, and sightings peak in July and August.
- Humpback and fin whales: seen through much of the year, most often from spring through fall.
- Dolphins: all year. Common and bottlenose dolphins are spotted on most trips, sometimes in pods of hundreds.
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