Humpback Whale
Whale Watching:What to Expect
Over 30 different types of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, and porpoise inhabit the Santa Barbara Channel at various times of the year, making these waters one of the best locations in the world for YEAR-ROUND whale and marine mammal watching!

The CONDOR EXPRESS offers narrated trips throughout the year (summer, winter, and spring seasons) which showcase this amazing diversity of marine life. Recently the CONDOR EXPRESS's whale watching trips were featured in the Discovery Channel's "Wonders of the National Parks" program and the Travel Channel's "Top Ten Places in the WORLD to View Wildlife!"

Whale Watching Year-Round
click on the season to view details about each trip

Winter

December thru mid-February Gray Whales (southern migration)
 

Spring

mid-February thru mid-May Gray Whales (northern migration)
 

Summer

mid-May thru November Humpback & Blue Whales

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* Best Chance for Sperm Whales AND Beaked Whales are on our offshore Pelagic Trip

See Pelagic Trip Schedule for this year's trips

 

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