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Take a whalewatch trip in search of Pacific gray whales to observe these magnificent giants as they migrate along the Pacific coast. Groups please call 310-548-7770 to make reservations. Individuals please contact the boat landings directly. Click on the link below for more information.
Want to hear a gray whale singing? (.mp3)
 Let's Go Whale Watching!
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Upcoming Voyages
Catalina Above and Below
Join CMA staff on an all-day hands-on scientific observation and collection trip to Catalina Island. “Catalina Above And Below” is one of the Aquarium’s most popular boat trips.
Throughout the trip, staff will be on the lookout for marine birds, dolphins, whales, sea lions, seals and wide variety of other marine animals. Learn about methods and techniques used to capture marine animals such as swell sharks, moray eels, lobsters, and the rarely seen, very slimy hagfish.
Passengers will assist with pulling in traps and get up-close looks at animals, while CMA staff and experts will be on-hand to identify, teach and answer questions. Explore the seldom-visited isthmus of the island, then head out to mid-channel to bait for pelagic sharks. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration is required: Larry Fukuhara 310-548-7562 x223
Member Price:
$85, Non-Member Price:
$95
Catalina-Above-Below-2013.pdf
• Saturday, June 22, 2013 • 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Channel Islands Adventure: Anacapa Island
Discover the wonders of the Channel Islands as you join CMA educators on an adventure to Anacapa Island, part of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. During the crossing we'll watch for marine birds and mammals, then join a guided walk and check out nesting gulls and their chicks as you greet spring on Anacapa Island. This trip leaves from Oxnard.
**To get from the boat to Anacapa Island, participants will need to climb a vertical ladder of approximately ten rungs then climb up a stairwell of 153 steps to reach the top of the island.**
Reservations are required: 310-548-7562
Fee: $51 ($34 for children under 12); $47 FRIENDS members
• Saturday, May 18, 2013 • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Channel Islands Adventure: San Miguel
Journey with CMA's education staff on an adventure to San Miguel Island, the most remote of the Channel Islands chain and part of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. We'll keep an eye out for birds, pinnipeds, dolphins and whales as we make our way to and from the island. On the island, participants will follow along on a naturalist led hike to learn about past human occupation and observe the diverse coastal habitats, amazing geologic formations and panoramic views that this unique island has to offer.
PLEASE NOTE: Island activities are very strenuous. Moderate physical agility is required of all passengers to board skiffs for shore landing. The hike up off the beach to the rest of the island is along loose sand followed by a half mile, steep, rugged trail ascending 400ft above the harbor. Please judge your ability and fitness accordingly.
The boat leaves from Ventura Harbor.
Pre-Registration is required by Friday the week prior to the program. Please call 310-548-7562
Be sure to register early, as spaces fill up quickly for this popular excursion.
Member Price:
$91, Non-Member Price:
$100
• Saturday, September 07, 2013 • 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friendly Whales of Baja
Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (CMA), March 6 through March 14, 2014, for a trip that truly is the journey of a lifetime! During this nine-day ocean voyage we spend three exciting days anchored in San Ignacio Lagoon where friendly gray whales and their curious calves swim within arm’s length of the skiffs.
We will also visit Todos Santos Island and land on San Benito, Cedros and San Martin Islands where we’ll enjoy naturalist-led hikes on these remote, offshore islands that are home to elephant seals, Guadalupe fur seals, a multitude of birds, diverse geological formations and a wide range of native vegetation.
CMA's experienced naturalists, including experts on gray whales and other marine mammals, birds, native island plants, and marine biology, will lead hikes and give shipboard presentations to add to the educational aspect of the trip. Each passenger will receive an illustrated natural history guide containing information about animals sighted and locations visited.
The 113-foot Royal Polaris out of San Diego will provide comfortable accommodations, a roomy galley/lounge and a friendly crew that furnishes hardy, flavorful meals. This trip is priceless, but the cost per person is $2,550. To reserve your spot today, call Larry Fukuhara at (310) 548-7562 x223.
Fee: $2,650 (includes food, lodging) plus $150 gratuity for the hard-working boat crew.
Interested in more information about the CMA Baja Adventure? Click here for a trip map, a complete trip itinerary and photo galleries from past trips.
• Thursday, March 06, 2014 - Friday, March 14, 2014
See the Sea, Si? Floating Lab
Come Aboard a Floating Lab and See the Sea, si’?
Join us on the water for a Cabrillo Marine Aquarium floating oceanography lab. This hands-on trip will be aboard a specially equipped vessel where you’ll have opportunities to study some of the near shore animals. Learn about the fascinating world of plankton, animals that call mud their home and some of the fish that prefer the sandy bottom.
The trip starts with a “fish-eye” view of the underwater world living on and around the dock, which will be revealed by an underwater camera. Passengers will be able to watch this real-time ocean documentary featuring sea anemones, sea stars, tunicates, and fish via monitors on the boat.
Once the boat enters the harbor, a specialized net called an otter trawl will be set. Any fishes collected with this net will be placed in tanks on the boat giving passengers up close and personal looks at several types of flatfish, perch and croaker. A trap will also be set on the ocean floor to try to catch sand bass, scorpion fish, crabs and other bottom-dwelling critters. Critters caught in the trap will be displayed onboard giving everyone a chance to touch some of the animals.
During the trip, Cabrillo staff will point out birds in the area, explain what identifying characteristics to look for and share fun bird facts. Here’s your chance to see and learn more about gulls, brown pelicans, cormorants, terns, and herons.
In addition, there may be a chance to see sea lions and maybe even dolphins! See all this marine life and more within the comforts of the harbor. Cabrillo’s expert staff will be onboard to discuss marine life and answer questions.
Pre-registration is required. Please call 310-548-7562 to reserve your spot today!
Member Price:
$25, Non-Member Price:
$28
• Saturday, August 24, 2013 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Summer Whale Watch: Blue Whales and More
Join CMA to search for the great whales, such as blue, fin, humpback and minke whales, that visit our coast during the summer. Some of the largest whales in the world feed along our nutrient-rich coastline during the summer. CMA wildlife experts will join you on this adventure to catch a glimpse of these magnificent leviathans of the deep.
One of these great whales is the largest of all whales in the world, the endangered blue whale. Researchers believe there are only about 10,000 blue whales left in all the world’s oceans, but a thriving population of 2,000 of them can be seen along the California coast during the summer feeding on massive amounts of krill, small shrimp-like organisms.
The waters between Los Angeles and Catalina have become a regular stop for some of these feeding blue whales as they migrate to breeding grounds off of Costa Rica during the winter.
Guests will board the 90-foot yacht, Spirit, in San Pedro and head out to sea in search of the whales and other marine life, such as many species of dolphins and seabirds.
Reservations are required. Please call (310)548-7562.
Member Price:
$25, Non-Member Price:
$30
• Sunday, August 25, 2013 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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