Top California Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Q: What are the best options for California Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best California Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours are: Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise San Diego Harbor Cruise

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for California Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours are: San Diego Whale Watching Cruise San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour San Diego Seal Tour Whale Watching Tour From Monterey View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which California Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Instant Confirmation include: San Diego Whale Watching Cruise San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise Whale Watching Tour From Monterey View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: Which California Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include: San Diego Whale Watching Cruise San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour San Diego Seal Tour San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

Q: I need a ride! Which California Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours include Hotel Pickup: From LA: Catalina Island with Zipline Tour and Hotel Pickup San Francisco Private Custom Tour From Los Angeles: Channel Islands National Park Day Tour Muir Woods Forest Morning and Afternoon Private Tours Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more California trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked California Tours. Top 10 California 2026 Senior-friendly tours California The best tours and activities for culture lovers in California Top Day Trips from California Things to do in California this summer View all California Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in California?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in California are: California Luxury & Special Occasions California Luxury Tours California Tours & Sightseeing California Cultural & Theme Tours California Outdoor Activities View all tour styles in California →

Whale watching season is all year long in San Diego! Our team at Next Level Sailing provides the optimal experience with guides so experienced we …More

San Diego, USA

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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

Whale watching season is all year long in San Diego! Our team at Next Level Sailing provides the optimal experience with guides so experienced we...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

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1 hour Free Cancellation

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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

Discover San Francisco, Muir Woods, and Sausalito with the option to add tickets to Alcatraz! Join a small group tour that covers four iconic experiences …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

Discover San Francisco, Muir Woods, and Sausalito with the option to add tickets to Alcatraz! Join a small group tour that covers four iconic experiences...

9 hours Free Cancellation

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Hop aboard San Diego’s only amphibious Sea and Land Adventure for an unforgettable 1 hour and 45 minute tour that combines city sights with aquatic …More

San Diego, USA

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San Diego Seal Tour

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1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Enjoy the serene San Francisco Bay at sunset on this evening with the Sunset Cruise aboard a luxurious catamaran. Sail by Alcatraz Island, under the …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Enjoy the serene San Francisco Bay at sunset on this evening with the Sunset Cruise aboard a luxurious catamaran. Sail by Alcatraz Island, under the...

1 hour 35 minutes Free Cancellation

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Embark on a 4-hour whale watching tour. All trips are narrated by a naturalist or marine biologist guide, who will also spend one on one …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

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Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

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3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside

Every trip is guided by a certified marine naturalist who offers live narration and expert insight into the incredible marine life we encounter. Onboard, you'll …More

Carlsbad, USA

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Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside

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2 hours

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Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching with Underwater Viewing

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Dana Point, USA

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Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching with Underwater Viewing

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We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

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Monterey Whale Watching Tour

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2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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Rev up your excitement with a one-of-a-kind San Diego Speed Boat Adventure! Captain your own speed boat on a guided, narrated tour of San Diego …More

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San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

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2 hours Free Cancellation

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Delight in the exciting sights and sounds of the magnificent ocean creatures off Dana Point in Orange County. Known as a landmark for marine life …More

Dana Point, USA

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Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point

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2 hours Free Cancellation

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Experience the beauty of San Francisco during a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise over San Francisco Bay. Sail away from bustling city and enjoy photo ops from …More

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San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

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1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Enjoy an evening sailing under the sunset on a relaxing sailing cruise with a unique perspective on San Diego that you can only get from …More

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Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline

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2 hours Free Cancellation

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Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion

Set sail from San Diego on this small-group sailing tour on a sunset sail on the open ocean. This three-hour adventure on a Catalina sailboat …More

San Diego, USA

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Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion

Set sail from San Diego on this small-group sailing tour on a sunset sail on the open ocean. This three-hour adventure on a Catalina sailboat...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion

This three-hour adventure on a a beautiful modern-day sailboat is limited to just 6 people, allowing you a comfortable, semi-private experience (or, grab five friends …More

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Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion

This three-hour adventure on a a beautiful modern-day sailboat is limited to just 6 people, allowing you a comfortable, semi-private experience (or, grab five friends...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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The El Cat, built right here in Moss Landing, is a fully electric, 32 passenger, Coast Guard-certified vessel. This is a custom 37’ catamaran built …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.9 (504)

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

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2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

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2 hours Free Cancellation

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Up-Close Dolphin & Whale Watching Zodiac Adventure in Dana Point

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Up-Close Dolphin & Whale Watching Zodiac Adventure in Dana Point

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For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with …More

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1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Experience the breathtaking beauty of San Diego Bay at sunset aboard our mono-hull sailboat, perfect for up to six passengers. Glide through calm waters as …More

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Deluxe Sunset & Day Sail Small Group

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2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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