Absolutly terrible very rude, disrespectful "captain" I didnt get his name but it was the guy with the long hair. I had made resercations for the whale watching trip a few days prior.. I drove out 2 hours from LA and got there maybe 30 minutes before the time the boat departs. We were looking for parking and there was absolutly no where to park. I called the number of Oceanside adventures because I saw I was going to be a couple min late (due to parking) and no one answered. I must have called 15 or more times. On the tickets it says please call if you're running late, when that's written, you obviously get the idea that they'll accommodate and maybe wait a grace period of 5 min. They should inform people that parking is terrible. Anyways, w I run out of the boat with a newborn in my arms and kindly ask them to wait a couple minutes so my husband can come with the baby's stroller and blanket. Keep it mind its exactly 2:30. My husbands running onto the dock and the captain closed the door. He said it's too late and he can't come on. I ended up saying that I'm getting off so he opened the door but I just bought time so my husband can get on. Worst 2 hours of my life. Didn't see any whales, or dolphins. The boat is extremely loud and annoying. Since we didn't see anything they gave us our tickets back so we can come again for free. LOL like I said it was the worst 2 hours. I would never come back here again. Btwwwww the staff on the boat were extremely kind! The captain was the one that was terrible. read more

Wow wow wow! Legit best whale boat experience ever! Captain Chris and Tikan (I know I'm spelling it wrong sorry!) we're amazing! They caught a baby jelly fish for us to see (released it right after unharmed) and fished out polluting balloons and went over why we shouldn't release them. We saw a Grey whale for a full 45 mins! It swam next to us!! They pointed out rare dolphins and a seal amongst other animals. Hands down amazing ! It was my daughters first time whale watching abd she was over the moon excited - they even had sea creature toys for her to play with! Thank you for an exciting time. read more

This was an awesome trip. Very clean boat. The Captain of the boat and the deckhand was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw hundreds of Dolphins, Sea Lions, and Whales!!!! I loved the fact that there were only 25 passengers. This made viewing easier. I would highly recommend this cruise. It was money well spent. read more

Oceanside Adventures - Boat Charters Near Me - Oceanside, California

This was our second trip. We were so pleased the first time, we had to come back. The staff is very informative and so friendly. They know right where to go to see lots of dolphins and other sea life. We love this adventure and the cost is reasonable, totally worth it. read more

We were looking for something to do in the cooler climate of Oceanside CA so we opted for an open water cruise with the hope that we would see a whale or at least dolphins. We were rewarded with a pod of dolphins that seemed to be intent on entertaining us. Even if we hadn't seen the dolphins, the cruise was very pleasant. The staff of two were friendly and knowledgeable. There was more than enough room on the boat for everyone to move about and enjoy the ocean views. The majority of the seating area was covered which would be a bonus for those sunny So Ca days. They serve beer and alchohol and some snacks and only take cash on board. There is a bathroom which could use printed and posted instructions on how to flush. I hope I did it correctly. We made on reservations on line which easy, convenient and highly recommended since this 230pm trip was sold out by 11am. We also got a senior (over 55) discount. read more

My family and I had a great time today! Chris and Tican were wonderful, easy-going and knowledgeable - they made the whole experience fantastic. We saw a few dolphin pods on our outing today and can't wait to come back when we visit Oceanside again next year. read more

What a great trip! We saw a super pod of common dolphins and 3 different whales! Prices were fair, boat was clean and felt very safe. Thank you guys for a great time! P.S. Don't forget to tip the deckhand. They work hard for you read more

This was an amazing thing to do, it did bot waste any time of my day at all what so ever. The people here are super nice and respectful. I loved seeing whales and dolphins. There is great seating and they keep a great watch out for any animal that they see. If I were u i would come here any day all day. I recommend this for sure! read more

Had an amazing experience on our Whale and Dolphin watching boat tour from start to finish. The boat was spotless and comfortable, and the crew was very professional, knowledgeable and engaging. Captain Chris got us off to a great start with a warm welcome and safety briefing, then Ollie gave an informative talk about the sea creatures we may see and interesting detail on others we would not see. Tican was the supreme spotter!!! Each member of the crew was professional and engaged with all the guests. It is by far the best crew and ship of this type I've been on. Didn't have the pleasure of seeing a whale, but thoroughly enjoyed the time spent watching literally hundreds of dolphins. Thanks for an amazing day!!!!!!!!! read more

Oceanside Adventures created a great experience for our corporate event! The captains were not only friendly and fun to be around, but also great at providing engaging information on the whales, dolphins, and other sea life! On our trip, we saw thousands of dolphins and two humpback whales! This is an outing that our team will be buzzing about for a long time! read more

I had an amazing time here and Macy was super great and sweet to myself and all my guests !

My wife and I booked the OA whale watch tour as apart of our vacation plans. First off, it was not expensive. When we arrived, check-in was easy and quick and we got to choose seats at the front of the boat. The crew was very nice and fun to travel with. After a brief educational presentation on what we could expect to see, we were on our way. The tour was just beautiful. Very exciting boat ride. Although, that day no whale appeared, there were plenty of dolphins and other sea life. Even without a whale sighting I'd go again just for the sea adventure. My wife and I had a really good time, and I was able to get some beautiful photos along the tour. Definitely 5 stars worth with Oceanside Adventures! read more

Spent two-plus hrs on a great boat excursion with Chris, our captain, and Tikhon his first mate who were incredibly knowledgeable, informative, professional, and gracious (cute, too). Observed several families of common porpoises circling and riding alongside of us; glimpsed a purple jelly fish, and then Chris announced he spotted a blue whale some miles away, Off we went where Chris surmised the whale might be. He maneuvered the boat as close as he could as as not to disturb or interrupt its feeding on approx. 3000 lbs of krill. The blue whale is the largest mammal in the sea, weighing up to 200 tons. We heard its sound just below the surface sounding like the roar of the start of the Indy 500. Chris told us to look for where this magnificent whale might dive and we'd be lucky to see its 25' fluke. We were so close. It dove; we saw it's huge fluke and it was an amazing OMG moment. Very inspiring; awesome. What an increible experience. Chris and Pikhon are the BEST. Book with them...You won't be disappointed. E. Long Beach, CA read more

My grandson and I went out on the 9:30 cruise where Chris and Tican were our guides. They located and gave detailed information about the sea life we saw - hundreds of common dolphins, jellyfish, and an amazing blue whale! What a great day! we will be coming back! read more

This is the third whale watching tour we have done since we have lived here. Two were down in San Diego. This was a good size boat. Not so many people. We brought visiting family. We only seen dolphins this time. But we will be sure to be back and keep watching for whales. It's a good place to bring our out of town guests. We did see sea lions as well. One thing is that it was hard to hear and understand the captain when he spoke. read more

Didn't even go out far enough to see any whales we only saw dolphins it was fun but defiantly not worth the money and time!! I've been on 8 other whale watches and we were way to close to see any! read more

great time. the boat was clean and the crew was awesome no whales but that's the way it goes sometimes. overall very enjoyable time we will be back again . read more

Fantastic. Whenever I have out of state company we tend to go out on the ocean. This is the first time I have used Oceanside Adventures. They were great. We had a wonderful time. It didn't hurt that we came upon 3 whales that decided to swim under and around the boat. The captain turned off the engines and we sat there enjoying it. It was great to hear the enthusiasm in the captains voice. Great time. read more

My little nephew and niece had a wonderful time. It was their first time while watching and they absolutely loved it!

I booked a whale watching excursion for myself and my 12 year old son. I booked online, which was a simple and straightforward process. Our original booking on 7/20/22 was cancelled due to the high surf advisory. I was notified of the cancellation in a timely manner and was contacted the same morning with the offer of a full refund or to move my booking to an alternate date. I was able to move the booking to the following day 7/21/22. Check in was easy and we were greeted and brought aboard the boat right on schedule. The captain gave clear and concise safety instructions. The boat was clean and had enough seating for everyone. Along with the captain there were 2 crew members who were very friendly and knowledgeable about marine life. Throughout the trip they were answering questions and were very involved with the guests. We were lucky enough to encounter multiple pods of dolphins; many of them swam along with the boat. We ended up going out about 6 miles before we had to begin our return to the harbor. Unfortunately we did not encounter any whales but our experience was still memorable. As a local I will absolutely be booking another excursion. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone visiting the area. read more

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This is an awesome thing to do. Nice ride. Nice boat. Nice views. The whales we hard to find but on our way back, about 20 dolphins came and put on a show for us. It was pretty nice. They have drinks & snacks aboard the boat for sale. A must do. read more

My small family went on this boat Wednesday and it was AWESOME! hundreds of dolphins and we will definitely go back to them again as locals. But to be honest the thing I enjoyed the most was how excited and enthusiastic the crew was with animal sightings you can tell they absolutely love the ocean and everything in it! very refreshing to see people passionate about what they do! loved it! read more

This was a great tour! So many Dolphins! Very nice boat! Will do this again!

Took our four kids and saw SO many dolphins! Crew was knowledgeable and friendly. Will totally do it again!

Wonderful experience and will do it again!!! Loved how personal the cruise was and how informative the crew was and that they were willing to follow wildlife sightings so we could get a closer look. read more

Worst whale watching trip I've ever been on and I've been on several. No interaction with the crew at all. didn't see any whales, but that's not unexpected. read more

Great afternoon. Everyone onboard was friendly and accommodating. When a pod of dolphins were spotted they spent extra time for all to enjoy. Highly recommend. read more

This was a wonderful experience. Chris and Tikhon were great guides. We didn't see whales but that's a matter of luck. We saw a pod of 1000 or so dolphins, jumping and speaking, pairs and trios and moms with babies. Highly recommended! read more

We took our family of ten (four grandkids under 10) on the whale and dolphin watching cruise. Ran like clockwork and the staff was very friendly and professional. Our captain was able to catch up with a very large pod of dolphins, probably over a thousand. Said that didn't happen often. It was so exciting and the kids and grownups alike loved the experience. We are already planning to go again next year. read more

My husband and I have gone on these trip in Florida. This was the best trip so far. Saw lots of Dolphins and Sealions, no whales, but the trip wax still great. The staff and Captain Chris was fabulous. Looking forward to our next trip. read more

Oceanside Adventures - Playful Dolphins. 6/15/2020 - Boat Charters Near Me - Oceanside, California

I was planning a whale watching trip to entertain the parents, and this was the perfect boat with a fantastic crew. We brought extra coats to bundle up, but there is a great vinyl 'cabin' that lets you avoid the wind but take in the whole view. There is room up front if you want to be in the open air, so you can have your pick. The cruise itself was really comfortable, no trouble with my stomach rolling along with the waves. :) Snacks and beverages were available (soda / beer / cocktails). I didn't have any, so I can't vouch for the price. The 2 crew members on the main deck with the passengers were very friendly & helpful. They have a few animal ID charts, books & such to take a look at while you're waiting to catch sight of whales. And we did get to see 2 gray whales! I heard on the earlier trip they saw a dozen - it's all about the luck of the draw, but one of the crew members told me that they do check in with other boats & compare notes, so they do their best to get you out where the action is! read more

Fun day out on the Luxury whale watching cruise! We saw a great white and the Captain follow him north and we watched the whale play in the waves...Just coming out of the water enough to see him! read more

Oceanside Adventures - Boat Charters Near Me - Oceanside, California

Fun...Fun...Fun... Had a great time with family and friends aboard the Oceanside Adventure Catamaran. Saw hundreds of Dolphins and blessed to have seen a whale too. The Crew was amazing kind and informative. Best thing to do in Oceanside as a local or a tourist. read more

We had a wonderful trip yesterday afternoon. We saw a few large pods dolphins, sea lions, sea birds, and some whales. The dolphins played with the boat and leapt out of the water in front of us. There was friendly service and a fabulous afternoon for our ocean safari. read more

Loved it! We did the 5-7 ride and weren't really expecting much, except a beautiful boat ride on a beautiful evening. We saw hundreds of common dolphins and it was awesome! They even drove a little out of their way and a little longer to give us all this experience, which was super cool. Can't wait to come back and do it again!! Thanks guys! read more

First time taking a whale watching excursion and was not disappointed! Came across a super pod of dolphins and a fin whale! What an experience! The staff was helpful, courteous and informative. Great trip, don't miss out! read more

Definitely needs new captains! very moody and agitated had an altercation this morning with PD involved definitely need more boating time and experience for these childish activities this morning‍ read more

Seen 7 grey whales and several different types of dolphins tour was great! Torres awesome informative I would highly recommend this very budget-friendly read more

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This was an awesome experience. As a quadriplegic it was so great to find a fun, accessible activity to do with my family. It was fun, relaxing, and we saw 2 full pods of dolphins that came so close to the boat you could almost touch them! In total we saw about 500 dolphins!!! Well worth it and highly recommended for wheelchair bound folks! read more

Fun boat outing! Saw loads of dolphins at play. Definitely worth the price. We will go again.