H&M Landing vs City Cruises San Diego
Two whale watching operators in San Diego, California. H&M Landing starts at $30 and City Cruises San Diego at $60. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
H&M Landing
- Departs 10am daily during the season
- Season runs Thanksgiving weekend through April 15 (FAQ)
- All trips fully narrated; says captain and crew are naturalists (FAQ)
- Weekday whale watching and school field trip rates offered
Whale Watching Adventure
- From
- $30 per adult
- Length
- 3 hours
- Min age
- Ages 2 and older recommended; under 2 still need a paid fare
- Cancellation
- If a trip is cancelled for weather or low bookings, staff try to rebook you on another date; refund terms not stated.
City Cruises San Diego
- Narrated by expert guides
- Tours listed as year-round
- Booking phone 855-253-9887
Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure
- From
- $60 per person
- Length
- About 3.5 or 4 hours including boarding and disembarking
- Cancellation
- Ticket Assurance allows rescheduling or refund up to 2 hours before boarding, except some special events and holidays.
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in San Diego, California.