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San Diego Whale Sightings 4/11/25-4/12/25. Please find the Naturalist Notes for4/11/25-4/12/25 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.
4.11.25
9:30 am Whale Watch & Dolphin Sightings:
20 Bottlenose Dolphins
200 Common Dolphins
2 Fin Whales
Although there was fog throughout the cruise, passengers enjoyed dolphin and whale sightings. We encountered a small pod of Bottlenose dolphins that swam close to the boat and entertained guests. Common dolphins were seen several times with one large pod swimming all around the boat, bow riding and leaping out of the water. Ten miles offshore, two Fin whales surfaced. We were able to spend time watching them swim close to the boat and all around the boat before heading back to shore.
Your naturalist,
Glenda Maxwell
4.12.25
9:30 am Whale Watch & Dolphin Sightings:
10 Bottlenose Dolphins
300 Common Dolphins
1 Fin Whale
It was an overcast day, but great visibility for spotting marine life. It started with a small pod of Bottlenose dolphins feeding as we left the harbor. Offshore we spent time watching a Fin whale before heading out to look for more marine life. Various pods of Common dolphins were encountered feeding or taking time to come to the boat for bow riding. As we returned to the harbor, Bottlenose dolphin were spotted with several close to the boat for bow riding.
Your naturalists,
Leslie, Jim, Glenda
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. Please review our website’s more detailed helpful hints blog and how-to guide for your whale-watching adventure.
San Diego Whale Watching: Naturalist Notes – 4/11/25-4/12/25.