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Private whale watching from Marina del Rey
Gray whale season runs roughly December to April. Private boats for up to 12 guests, from $225.
- Best time
- Mornings, December to April
- Length
- 3–4 hours
- Group size
- 6 to 12 guests
- From
- $225
Gray whales migrate past Southern California every winter, and Santa Monica Bay is on their route. Dolphins are around much of the year too, so a private sail out of Marina del Rey can turn into a wildlife trip.
A private boat means no crowd at the rail and you set the pace. Sightings are never guaranteed, but the captain will go looking.
Good to know
- Gray whale season is roughly December through April.
- Sightings are never guaranteed — it is wildlife.
- Bring layers, sunglasses and a camera.
- Mornings often have the calmest water.
- Departs from Fisherman's Village, 13701 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey.
Boats for this
Sailboat
Newport 28
from $225
Up to 6 guests · 28 ft
Sailboat
Kirin
from $775
Up to 12 guests · 58 ft
Yacht
X2Sea
from $1,450
Up to 12 guests · 60 ft
Sailboat
Wind of Change
from $500
Up to 6 guests · 37 ft
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