Before you die go sailing with Sail San Diego. Saw some whales, dolphins and were overwhelmed by the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. Had a great time with our Captain. It’s worth the extra money……great clean 40 foot sailboat. Wonderful experience!!!Mike Green, Madison, Mississippi(taken from facebook)

You’ve lingered along the Embarcadero gazing at sailboats gliding through San Diego Bay, waves lapping gently against the hulls, and fantasized about life on the water and ocean breezes ruffling your hair. And you’re contemplating novel ways to make that staycation the trip of a lifetime.

Fulfilling that dream can be just a phone call away.

Sail San Diego, based at the Best Western Island Palms Hotel at the Shelter Island Marina, 2051 Shelter Island Dr., offers three-hour or longer customizable, intimate afternoon or sunset sails for small family groups, special occasions or corporate events. Each of the firm’s 40-foot Catalina’s can accommodate several groups of twos and fours or a larger group of 12, operated by a Coast Guard-certified captain.

Read more: San Diego Community News Group – Sail SD features whales for company

This was a great sailing tour. Captain Art Harrison was very entertaining and knowledgeable, and managed to find a pod of 3-4 young whales, even though it was early in the season. This is a strongly recommended tour!- Colingon, Fairlawn, Ohio  (from Tripadvisor)

Our second trip out on the bay with Captain Mike. This time we brought our friend Kim for her birthday. We enjoyed the company of another couple from Arkansas in town for a conference. Captain Mike gave us history and highlights of the bay area. Steered us safely beyond the point and back. A great afternoon of sunshine and relaxation. They supplied the snacks, sodas, beer and had glasses for our birthday champagne. Captain Mike told us about the whale watching so we’re sailing again in February! Karen B. San Diego (from Tripadvisor)

we went whale watching new years day and had Captain Art Harrison. he was entertaining and informative. it was very foggy so we came back in but Art took us back out even though our tour time was almost over an he fog lifted. We ended up seeing a mother and a calf Grey Whale, as well as a pod of dolphins.
Art was sensational. It was obvious our safety was his first concern but he also really wanted us to have good experience and see whales.
They boat had warm clothing and blankets as well as complimentary drinks and snacks. Wonderful experience. Yeremenko, Saskatoon (from Tripadvisor)

My 74 yr old dad and I took an afternoon cruise with Captain Tim a few weeks ago, and I can’t tell you how wonderful it was, and what a lovely time we all had. My dad used to sail (and race) on the Great Lakes back in the 70′s, so he has has had some experience – and *raved* about Capt. Tim’s expert skippering skills and how fabulous the boat is. In my dad’s words “It’s such a pleasure to to be on board a sailboat when the Captain knows what he’s doing!” As for me, I want to come aboard again to whale watch! -Heather P