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GRAY WHALE WATCHING: Half Moon Bay
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.
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: Pillar Point Yacht Harbor (approx. 1 hour south of San Francisco).
Trip duration: 3 hours. Half Moon Bay departures are from 9 am-12 pm & 1 pm-4 pm.
Itinerary: Flexible; generally, off-shore 1-12 miles into the gray whale migration path.
Vessel: Cruises are aboard the Salty Lady, a 56' Coast Guard certificated, fully insured motor vessel with an open observation deck and indoor salon; seating is limited. The captain is experienced in natural history cruises.
Passenger capacity: 48.
Parking: Free off-street parking at the harbor.
Food & Refreshments: Bring snack and beverage.
Age Restrictions: Youths 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!
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2008-2009 WHALE WATCHING SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 2008
Saturday, December 27 -register
Saturday, December 28 -register
JANUARY 2009
Saturday, January 3 -register
Saturday, January 10 -register
Saturday, January 17 -register
Saturday, January 24 -register
Saturday, January 31 -register
Sunday, January 4
Sunday, January 11
Sunday, January 18
Sunday, January 25
FEBRUARY 2009
Saturday, February 7
Saturday, February 14
Saturday, February 21
Saturday, February 28
Sunday February 1
Sunday, February 8
Sunday, February 15
Sunday, February 22
MARCH 2009
Friday, March 20
Friday, March 27
Saturday, March 7
Saturday, March 14
Saturday, March 21
Saturday, March 28
Sunday, March 1
Sunday, March 8
Sunday, March 15
Sunday, March 22
Sunday, March 29
APRIL 2009
Friday, April 3
Friday, April 10
Friday, April 17
Saturday, April 4
Saturday, April 11
Saturday, April 18
Saturday, April 25
Sunday, April 5
Sunday, April 12
Sunday, April 19
Sunday, April 26
MAY 2009
Saturday, May 2
Saturday, May 9
Sunday, May 3
Sunday, May 10
2008-2009 WHALE WATCHING RATES
$45 Saturday Sunday/Adults, Seniors $40 Saturday, Sunday/Children (ages 7-15)
$40 Friday/Adults, Seniors and Children (ages 7-15)
Group Rates for 10 or more:
$38 per person, Saturdays, Sundays $36 per person Fridays.
Call 415 474-3385 for terms and details.
We reserve the right to increase trip fees if there are exceptional cost increases for fuel.
RESERVATIONS
Online, Phone, Mail
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
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