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Research Vessel Sea Explorer

Blue Whale Safari

Summer only - Join us on the open ocean searching for the elusive Blue Whale. Blue whales are not migratory, but follow food supplies around the world's oceans.

During this time of the year, they are often found (with the experienced eyes of our Captain) out past Catalina Island feeding on the local fare of fish and plankton. Share the day with the largest animal ever to live on the Earth... the Blue whale.

Blue Whale SafariMembers
$49/person

Non-Members
$55/person

There is a transaction processing fee added to all credit card, phone, and internet orders.


Featured Video Clip
Click here to view a guest's video footage of a blue whale cruise encounter with a jet ski race.
At a Glance: Public Hours
Weekends: 10am-3pm
Pilgrim open most Sundays: 10am-2:30pm
Cost: $6.50/adult
$4.50/child (3-12yrs)
Members and children 2 yrs and under are free.

Cruise Prices (Min. age 4yrs)
$35/adult (Members: $22/adult)
$22/child (Members: $19/child)
Includes weekend admission.
There is a transaction processing fee added to all credit card, phone, and internet orders.

Sail Prices (Min age 4yrs)
$40/adult (Members: $36/adult) $23/child (Members: $21/child)
Includes weekend admission.
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