Oceanic Society
30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
P.O. Box 437
Ross, CA 94957
415-256-9604 (local)
800-326-7491
Recorded recent whale & marine life sightings:
415-258-8220
Whale Watching: Half Moon Bay
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GRAY WHALE WATCHING: Half Moon Bay The 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." Read about Oceanic Society's whale watching trips and interview with the Society's cetacean biologist and naturalist Izzy Szczepaniak in the award-winning Bay Nature publication on-line: www.baynature.org 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), and from Half Moon Bay (3 hours) every Saturday, Sunday and select Fridays from December through mid-May. TRIP INFORMATIONDeparture: Pillar Point Yacht Harbor (approx. 1 hour south of San Francisco). Trip times and duration: Half Moon Bay departures December 23 - March 11: One Trip Per Day - 3.5 hours from 10 am-1:30pm. March 17- May 27: Two Trips per Day - 3 hours 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! For information on Half Moon Bay: http://www.halfmoonbayshops.com or http://www.halfmoonbayactivities.com "> |
2011-2012 RATES
$43 Friday/Adults, Seniors and Children (ages 7-15) Group Rates for 10 or more: Call 415 474-3385 for terms and details. 2011-2012 SCHEDULEDecember 2011Friday, December 23 -registerMonday, December 26 -registerFriday, December 30 -registerJANUARY 2012Saturday, January 7 -register
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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.