Choose Your Wildlife Safari

(2 Minimum, Max 4)

  • Whale Watching Safari

    This wildlife safari focuses solely on finding the amazing humpback whales that migrate here from down south.

    Perfect times to go on these tours are from July-November every year. We only do this safari in the morning from 8:30am-11am. Later in the year we do open 2 slots a day when the weather improves. Look for that!

    Perfect for the adventure seeker and the photography enthusiast who wants to view humpback whales.

    COST PER PERSON: $99.00 (Ages 12+)

    DURATION: 2.0-2.5 hours

    DEPARTURE TIMES: 8:30am & 11:30am (Seasonal)

  • Private Wildlife Safaris

    Private Wildlife Safaris AVAILABLE.

    PERFECT for the photographer or group who wants to be on the water for up to 4 hours.

    Sometimes a 2 hours ‘whale watching’ trip is not enough to capture the full experience of what you can see and photograph on the water. From whales, to sea otters, to dolphin! You just never know what you can see.

    COST ENTIRE BOAT: $500.00 (ages 12+)

    DURATION: Up to 4 Hours

    DEPARTURE TIME: 8:30am

    CALL TO BOOK THIS SPECIAL ADVENTURE

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    Avila Beach Harbor Safaris

    This amazing safari is all about wildlife viewing and FUN. Fast paced and exciting tour that is guided by your Captain Vincent Shay who has over 20 years experience leading tours in Avila Beach & Port San Luis areas. No one knows this location better than him!

    From sea otters, sealions, harbor seals to the amazing caves of Fossil Point and Pirates Cove. Great for first time boaters and the Little Explorers in your family.

    COST PER PERSON: $50.00 (Ages 7+)

    DURATION: 1hr (approx)

    DEPARTURE TIMES: 12:00pm, 1:30pm

Discover more about the company, the vessel we use and Captain Vincent Shay.

Come aboard and learn about our small boat adventure company and whale watching eco tourism service located in Avila Beach & Port San Luis Harbor District, California. Get to know a bit about the vessel and why we use it for what we do. Also, learn more about Vincent Shay, the founder, captain and award winning photographer

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Join us on a wildlife safari you won’t soon forget!

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Get in Touch.

Reach out to us about our amazing ocean wildlife safaris and get ready for an unforgettable experience. Don’t forget to let us know how much you love all ocean life. Especially the sea otters, dolphin and whales!