San Diego Whale Watching: Naturalist Notes – 2/17/25 – 2/23/25

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SSan Diego Whale Sightings 2/17/25 to 2/23/25. Please find the Naturalist Notes for the week of 2/17/25 to 2/23/25. from the onboard team of volunteer naturalists for our San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure: up-close views and educational moments by expert captains and volunteer naturalists from the San Diego Natural History Museum. Don’t forget that kid’s cruise is FREE in December and January; use promo code WHALEYFUN.

 

2.17.25

9:30 am Whale Watch & Dolphin Sightings:

2 Grey Whales
100 Common Dolphins

The cruise began with some fog in the SD Harbor but cleared nicely for a wonderful day on the gentle ocean sea state. Five (5) bottlenose dolphins were encountered in the SD harbor. Two (2) grey whales swimming south were observed along with 100 common dolphins during this cruise.

 

Your naturalist,

Patty Jones

2.22.25

9:30 am Whale Watch & Dolphin Sightings:

Grey Whale
Dolphins

We saw a southbound gray whale near the Mexico border. We stayed with him for 5 or 6 breathing cycles and got a fluke on his last dive! We also ran into a pod of common dolphins twice. There were approximately one hundred dolphins. It was a beautiful day!!

Your naturalists,

Greg, Hayley

2.23.25

9:30 am Whale Watch & Dolphin Sightings:

2 Adult/1 Juvenille Fin Whales
150 Common Dolphins

Departing San Diego harbor on a clear, calm morning Capt. Rick turned West to search for marine life. About five miles off-shore we encountered three Fin Whales – 2 adults and 1 juvenile. We observed whale behaviors for over an hour and then moved on to watch the antics of about 150 Common Dolphins before returning to port. Another perfect day on the water.

 

Your naturalists,

Ray Barger, Jane Barger
A great way to time your whale-watching adventure is to check out our Whale-Watching Naturalist Notes which include sightings and reports of whales, dolphins, and other birds and sea life. This blog-style report provides valuable insights that help future guests plan and enhance their experience. It can identify the best time for spottings, update on weather conditions, highlight active whale and dolphin species, and educate guests about local sea life. Review the more detailed helpful hints blog and how-to guide for your whale-watching adventure on our website.

 

San Diego Whale Watching: Naturalist Notes – 2/17/25 to 2/23/25.

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