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Whale watching tours in San Francisco and Half Moon Bay, California. 2 options listed, booked online through Checkfront.
What stands out
- Cites a 96% chance of seeing whales on Farallon trips April to November, based on 40 years of sightings data
- Each Farallon trip carries a whale expert, a seabird expert and a professional photographer
- Ran weekend Half Moon Bay gray whale trips January to March in 2025 (3 hours from Pillar Point Harbor, up to 33 passengers, 86% sighting rate cited)
- Private 7.5-hour Farallon Islands charter costs $6,950 for up to 35
Options and prices
Farallon Islands Whale Watching
- From
- $320 per person (Starting price; no separate adult or child rates listed; Saturdays and Sundays April to November, plus Fridays July 31 to October 30)
- Length
- 8 hours (check-in 8:00am, departs 8:30am, back about 4:30pm)
- Group size
- up to 48 passengers, typically about 33
- Minimum age
- 10
- Meeting point
- San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor, 3950 Scott Street, near Marina Green (free parking)
- Included
- Whale expert and seabird expert guides, Photos from a professional photographer, Coffee and tea
- Cancellation
- Runs rain or shine; if cancelled for high winds or seas, passengers can reschedule or get a full refund
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Golden Gate Whale Watching Charter
- From
- $2,950 per group (Up to 35 guests; 50% deposit; April to November)
- Length
- 3 hours
- Group size
- up to 35
- Meeting point
- San Francisco Small Craft Harbor
- Included
- Boat and captain, Guides, Safety equipment, Water, coffee and tea, Fuel
- Cancellation
- Refund minus the 50% deposit if cancelled 10+ days out; none within 10 days; weather cancellations fully refunded
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