About Farallon Islands Whale Watching
The Farallon Islands, just 27 miles off San Francisco, lie amid the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, a food-rich marine ecosystem which attracts whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds each summer and fall, to feed and to breed.

Expert naturalists lead full-day whale watching cruises (see trip information, below) from San Francisco aboard motorized diesel vessels on Saturdays and Sundays and select Fridays from mid-May through November.

Frequently-spotted wildlife includes Humpback Whales, Blue Whales, Gray Whales, Risso’s Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Northern Right Whale Dolphins, California Sea Lions, Northern Fur Seals, Harbor Seals, Elephant Seals, Steller Sea Lions, and a wide variety of sea birds. Minke and killer whales are occassionally seen as well.

Trip Information
Departure: San Francisco Yacht Harbor/Marina Green, just outside the Harbormaster’s office (please do not enter the building or disturb the harbormaster).

Reminder: Check-in time is 7:30 am, boat leaves 8:00 a.m.

Duration: Approximately 8 hours.

Itinerary: Under the Golden Gate Bridge and west to the Farallon Islands.

Vessel: San Francisco departures are aboard one of the four following vessels: Coast Guard certified 53-foot Huli Cat, 56-foot Salty Lady, 50-foot Wacky Jacky, or 50-foot Captain Joey. Each whale watching vessel offers an observation deck, indoor seating salon (limited indoor seating) and bathroom. Our captains are experienced in nature cruises.

Passenger Maximum: 39 to 49.

Clothing: Warm, layered with water-proof outerwear for sea spray recommended.

Parking: Free off-street parking.

Food and Refreshments: Bring lunch and beverages.

Age Restrictions: Age minimum 10; an adult must accompany youths under 15.

 
Call (415) 474-3385 for reservations (8:30am-5:00pm PST), download and fax our reservation form, or click on "Get Tickets" below to buy online!

Tickets are $105 per person.

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Oceanic Society, the leader in Bay Area whale watching for thirty years

• We are the only non-profit offering the public whale watching and Farallon Island trips.
• Over 100,000 people have thrilled to the sight of whales and dolphins on Oceanic Society trips.
• Trips are led by experienced Oceanic Society naturalists on Coast Guard certified vessels.
• We are the official partner of the U.S. Fish & Wildilfe Service National Wildlife Refuge.
• We work in cooperation with Cascadia Research Collective, sponsoring whale research along the Pacific west coast.
• All proceeds support environmental school programs and research work of Oceanic Society.