Gray Whale Watching: Bodego Bay
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From December through May, gray whales can be observed a few miles off California’s shore, and whale watchers aboard Oceanic Society’s naturalist-led Whale Watch boats have a unique vantage from which to view this incredible "parade." During each cruise our expert naturalists give talks on gray whales and the conservation efforts which brought them back from near extinction. These exciting and educational cruises are held on board motorized diesel vessels, from San Francisco (6-1/2 hours), Half Moon Bay (3 hours) and Bodega Bay (3 hours) every Saturday, Sunday and select Fridays from December through mid-May. TRIP INFORMATION Departure: Porto Bodega in Bodega Bay (approx 1 1/2 hrs. north of San Fransicso). Trip duration: 3 hrs. Itinerary: Flexible; generally, offshore 1-12 miles into the gray whale migration path. Vessel: 50-56' Coast Guard certificated, fully insured motor vessels with open observation decks and indoor salon; seating is limited. Passenger maximum: 28. Parking: Free off-street parking at the harbor. Food & Refreshments: Bring lunch and beverages. Age Restrictions: Youth under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Children under age 7 will not be permitted on the boat. TRIPS GO RAIN OR SHINE! |
2007-2008 WHALE WATCHING SCHEDULE MARCH
Saturday, March 3, 2007 WHALE WATCHING RATES
$45 Saturday, Sunday We reserve the right to increase trip fees if there are exceptional cost increases for fuel. Call 415 474-3385 for terms and details.
RESERVATIONS Reservations recommended - call our office for availability (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm PST) Whale Watching Gift Certificates
For WHALE WATCHING reservations & details call 415 474-3385 |
The annual gray whale migration, one of the world's most magnificent and accessible wildlife spectacles, is underway. Each year approximately 15,000 of an estimated total population of 17,500 gray whales swim south from Arctic feeding grounds, en route to their Baja California breeding and calving grounds.