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Whale Watching & Farallon Islands Birdwatching Cruise from San Francisco

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Farallon Islands Whalewatching & Birdwatching Cruise from San Francisco
Welcome aboard! Our education & research group will guide you on an adventure into the Gulf of the Farallones, to observe the whales and exciting wildlife of Farallon Islands, just 25 miles west of San Francisco. The Farallones are noted for their abundant bird and marine life.

Elephant seals, harbor seals and California sea lions use the Islands as a refuge; Steller's sea lions, now on the Endangered List, breed here. At least 18 species of cetaceans have been observed in the waters around the Farallones, including orcas, Dall's and harbor porpoise, humpback, blue, fin, minke and gray whales.

Twelve species of seabirds are known to nest on the Farallones, including tufted puffin, pigeon guillemot, Cassin's auklet, common murre, and three species of cormorant.

Please order early--bookings must be placed at least 48 hrs. in advance!

Whale Watching & Farallon Islands Birdwatching Cruise from San Francisco Details

Length: approx. 8 Hours

Time: 8:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays only
-Late May through November
7:30 am is the required check-in time

Summary: ORDERS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE! Tour does not provide hotel pick-up or drop-off. Minimum age is 10, and children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-814-2305.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds. All sales are final.

Change Fee Policy

If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

Whale Watching & Farallon Islands Birdwatching Cruise from San Francisco Description

PLEASE NOTE: Disturbance is a major threat to nesting birds and human presence is restricted to authorized research scientists and the Coast Guard. Therefore, participants on our Cruise are not permitted to land on the Islands.

~~ Each vessel offers an observation deck, indoor seating salon (limited indoor seating) and bathroom.
~~ Our captains are experienced in nature cruises.
~~ Food & Refreshments: Bring lunch and beverages.
~~ Clothing: Please wear warm, layered clothing with water-proof outerwear for sea spray.
~~ PLEASE NOTE THE AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR THIS TRIP! Unpredictable sea conditions and trip duration necessitate age restrictions! Anyone under age 15 years must be accompanied by an adult; children under 10 years are not permitted on this trip.
~~ TRIPS GO RAIN OR SHINE!
~~ YOU MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 7:30 AM
~~ Prices are subject to changes if there are exceptional cost increases for fuel.

Tour does not provide hotel pick-up or drop-off. Minimum age is 10, and children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-814-2305.

 
 
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