Vistara Welcome Excursion:
Whale Watching
Arrive in San Diego early and spend the first afternoon of Vistara on the water
We’ve chartered a boat for a private whale watching cruise, guided by certified marine biologists. February is gray whale season in San Diego, and it is the best time of year for whale watching. Sightings are very likely.
The excursion ends in time for you to get back to the hotel and freshen up before the Vistara Community Welcome at 6:00 PM.
Details
(Vistara Arrival Day)
Getting there
The dock is a 15–20 minute walk from the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, the Vistara hotel. You have two options:
- Meet us at the dock by 1:30 PM.
- Gather in the Hilton lobby at 1:05 PM and walk over together as a group.
Location: Marriott Boat Dock, San Diego, CA (next to Sally’s Waterfront Dining on S Embarcadero)
About gray whales
Each winter, gray whales travel from Alaska down to the warm waters of Baja California to mate and give birth.
Learn about gray whales.
Tickets
- Space is limited, and tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
- Up to 6 tickets per order — we’ll ask for a name and email address for each ticket.
- Tickets are not refundable, but you can transfer your ticket to another person.
- You will receive a confirmation email with a waiver link and a dock map.
Select your tickets below to reserve your spot.