Private Whale Watching in the Farallon Islands by Captain San Francisco

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Duration: 6h
Location: Farralon Islands, CA United States | Farralon Islands, United States


Category: Cruises & Water Tours

Highlights:
Wild beauty of Gulf of Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
Serene 27-mile (43-km) sail across Pacific waters from SF
Unspoiled wilderness of remote & rocky Farallon Islands
Migratory route for humpback, blue, gray & orca whales
Chance to see native dolphins, seals, porpoises & seabirds

Inclusions:
Guided whale-watching sail to the Farallon Islands

Description:

Set out for an exciting daylong adventure, sailing across the deep blue waters of the Pacific to the breathtaking and unspoiled wilderness of the Farallon Islands. Admire the rocky, wave-shaped coastline of the islands, and watch for dolphins, porpoises, and migrating whales in this unmatched ocean ecosystem.

Head down to the pier and meet your skipper for the day, a attentive captain who’s happy to help you hone your sail-trimming skills or just let you sit back while he handles the journey. Pack a picnic if you’d like, and find a comfortable seat on the sun-soaked deck or in the comfortable indoor cabin as your skipper charts a course west toward the Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore from San Francisco.

Swooping seabirds signal your arrival in the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, and the surf crashes against the rocky shore where seals and sea lions are known to bask. This stunning ecosystem, perched between the life-filled waters of the gulf and the deep ocean beyond the continental shelf, is home to a plethora of sea creatures, including different species of dolphins and porpoises.

It’s also right in the middle of the migratory route for several species of whale, including endangered humpback and blue whales, gray whales, white-and-black orca whales, and even great white sharks.

Keep your eyes peeled to spot these majestic creatures breaching, leaping, loptailing, and tail slapping as your guide shares information about this protected reserve and the creatures that pass through its waters. Snap photos to remember your time in this pristine and wild locale before your return sail back to San Francisco.