Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

No, California is open and welcomes all visitors! Disneyland and other major theme parks have reopened.

Effective June 15, 2021, the state of California has lifted all capacity limits and physical distancing requirements associated with the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Also, on June 15 the state fully aligned with current CDC mask guidance for individuals who are fully vaccinated.

Our whale watching safaris are 100% outdoors (even check-in). We will continue to operate daily cruises in a safe manner, as we have done since the beginning of the pandemic.

Visitors and residents should follow the same common-sense precautions – frequent hand washing, avoidance of sick people, etc. – that they would with the traditional flu. Older adults and people with chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems should follow detailed CDPH recommendations to protect themselves.

Your safety and well-being is our top priority, and we encourage you to take all necessary precautions to stay safe and visit once the time is right.

As you plan your trip to California please keep in mind the current guidelines and restrictions and note that California will gradually begin opening following specific standards met to keep you and our communities safe.

As so, we suggest staying up to date with the latest information so you can make an informed decision regarding your future trip. To get the latest information please visit https://covid19.ca.gov/ or Visit California.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Golden State when the time is right.

We’re committed to protecting and nurturing our beautiful home while keeping visitors safe. Are you with us? Follow the #RespectCalifornia code when exploring our state: visitcalifornia.com/respect

California is a place of wide-open spaces that champions open-mindedness and celebrates diversity. Californians respect our friends and neighbors and their health and safety. We respect the environment, local culture and all the different kinds of people who visit our state. Respect is the key to keeping each other safe and all of California’s precious and fragile beauty protected, today and tomorrow.

Feel free to traipse, travel and follow your joy in California. Please follow this California Responsible Travel Code while doing so.

Roam Responsibly. I will explore California thoughtfully and responsibly, maintaining the utmost respect for everyone and everything I encounter.

Educate Myself. I will do my research before traveling across the state, familiarizing myself with local regulations and community concerns, which may have changed over time. This is especially important in rural communities with limited healthcare resources.

Safety First. I will follow public health directives from government officials, including physical distancing measures. I will take all necessary steps to minimize health risks to myself and others and stay home if I’m sick.

Preserve California. I will protect and nurture the Golden State’s pristine outdoor spaces and cultural icons, by maintaining a light footprint at every turn and paying special attention to delicate ecosystems.

Embrace Community. I will support local businesses and do my part to ensure the long-term prosperity of the places I visit.

Celebrate Culture. I will immerse myself in California’s diverse local cultures and embrace the traditions and practices I encounter.

Teach Others. I will lead by example and share these practices with fellow travelers, acknowledging that we all share the responsibility to protect California.

Effective March 1, 2022, the state of California no longer requires masks for unvaccinated individuals.

With that in mind, and because our cruises are outdoors, we do not require face coverings for any guest.

However, if you are feeling sick or showing any symptoms of illness, we strongly recommend that you wear a mask for the health and safety of other guests and our crew.

These policies are subject to change without advance notice to comply with county, state, and federal guidelines.

Dolphin Deck

• Our Dolphin Deck, where you check-in, is an open-air building. No ceiling, no walls! While you wait to board the boat, you can enjoy the fresh ocean air and beautiful harbor views.
• The surfaces of tables, chairs, counters, rails, and frequently touched objects at our Dolphin Deck check-in area are cleaned and disinfected with CDC approved products in between trips.
• Tables are spaced apart for social distancing.
• Two individually labeled cans hold clean and used pens for signing the waiver.
• Face coverings are provided to guests that did not bring one.
• Two stations with hand sanitizer are provided.

Normal Coast Guard certified passenger capacities have resumed. Our vessels still have ample elbow room! Our largest boat only carries up to 49 passengers. We have always offered uncrowded cruises and we’ll proudly continue that tradition. Capacities vary depending on the vessel and are subject to change.

• Before and in-between trips, vessels’ surface areas including seats, cushions, railings, bathrooms, and underwater pods are sanitized with cleaning products approved by the CDC.
• Hand sanitizer is available on the boat.
• Our boat teams are safe and healthy per CDC guidelines. We ask the same of you.

Being on the ocean, exposed to Vitamin D and negative ions is the one of the better immune-building activities you can engage in. Research supports that exposure to negative ions can promote antimicrobial activity, can have an activating influence on some body systems and cognitive performance, and can reduce symptoms of depression for some people. Escape the stress and give your mental health a boost while viewing our beautiful dolphins, whales and gorgeous ocean. It really does help put things in their proper perspective.

“Dance with the waves, move with the sea. Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free.” – Christy Ann Martine