WHALE WATCHING
Being
conveniently located on the Whale Freeway has its advantages. Gray Whales
can be seen most days during the season. The Southward migration, December
through the middle of February, takes us offshore 10 - 15 miles. During
this time, sightings of multiple whales is likely. When they are northward
bound, mid February to April, we cruise much closer to the coast. During
this time, theres a possibility of seeing a mama and her newborn
calf.Gray Whale Watching trips are generally three hours in length.
and are scheduled regularly on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 am and
1:30 pm from late December into April on a space available basis. Reservations
are recommended.
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ECO TOURS
During
other times of the year there is an abundance of marine life available.
Humpback and Blue Whales frequent the waters for the feed provided by
the upwellings from offshore and can be seen often during the summer
months from our boats. The Farallon Islands, 26 miles from Pillar Point
Harbor is one of the largest seabird rookeries and tufted puffins, auklets,
common murres, elephant seals and sealions are among some of the many
species of life that may be observed on a trip to the Islands. Boats
are available to groups for charter for nature/ecology trips by arrangement.