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Much longer than our normal trips, these
full-day trips have the most flexibility to cover more area and
reach offshore waters, or spend more time with the great wildlife
we find. These trips are great for marine enthusiasts who are
experienced with extended trips. We are really hoping to get far
out in the bay to find more pelagic species of cetaceans (whales
and dolphins) and seabirds, and into waters we never see during
a regular trip.
Our full day, 12 hour trips will allow us to venture farther
offshore to look for large concentrations of whales (Humpback
and Blue Whales) that may be too far to reach on our regular trips,
search for rare/offshore species such as sperm whales and beaked
whales, search for Killer Whales with plenty of time to observe
predation events, and a variety of dolphin species, as well as
offshore and rare seabirds. We can spend more time with special
and amazing whale sightings that we may encounter. This is also
an opportunity for photographers to spend more time with the wildlife,
providing opportunities for watching and photographing a variety
of behaviors. The sea conditions will determine how far out and
which directions we may travel. To provide quality viewing of the wildlife, we do not fill the boat to maximum capacity for these trips.
It is important that you have some experience boating; as 12 hours
at sea can be a challenge for some. Sea conditions can be variable;
seasickness medicine (Bonine or Dramamine 2) is highly recommended
in case we encounter rough seas. If you have any tendency toward
seasickness, we do not recommend these trips, since we will be
on the ocean for around 12 hours and cannot turn back to port
for seasickness; we will return early only if sea conditions and
weather become too rough.
We will have light refreshments available on the boat, but please
bring your own lunch/snacks. We will provide liquids. These All
Day Trips leave at 7:30 a.m. (7:00 a.m. check-in), and last for
around 12 hours (weather dependent).
We are limiting these trips to passengers ages 12 years and older.
Tickets are
$210 per person. A 6% Booking Processing fee is added to all purchases.
The schedule of Full Day trips for 2025 will be posted later.
There are also 8-hour whale watch trips scheduled on many days. Learn more about the 8-hour trips.
There are also 12-hour Seabird trips on days to be scheduled later.. Learn more about the seabird trips.
Reservations can be made by calling our office at 831-375-4658
or by reserving
online.
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Killer Whales & Black-footed Albatross
Pacific White-sided Dolphin with reflection
Blue Whale
Large Mola Mola visiting boat
Humpback Whale breaching
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Humpback Whale lunge feeding
Southern Sea Otter resting in kelp
Long-beaked Common Dolphins by Pt Sur Clipper
Black-footed Albatross
Risso's Dolphins
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A few photos taken on earlier trips:
Killer Whales
Black-footed Albatross
Long-beaked Common Dolphins
Harbor Seal
Risso's Dolphins
Humpback Whale tail
Egg-yolk Jelly
Aquarium in evening light
All photos © Daniel Bianchetta
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