Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific and embark on Harbor Breeze Cruises for a three-hour whale watch excursion with Aquarium experts

The rare Bryde’s whale along with endangered blue whales are being spotted in the waters off Long Beach. Little is known about the elusive Bryde’s (pronounced BROO-duhz) whale, which is typically found south of this region in tropical and subtropical waters. 

The public can visit the Aquarium of the Pacific and embark on Harbor Breeze Cruises for a three-hour whale watch excursion with Aquarium experts daily at 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Blue Whale & Sea Life Cruise combo ticket is available for purchase on-site at the Aquarium of the Pacific and may be purchased in advance by calling 562-590-3100. Prices are $59.95 per adult age 12 or older, $55.95 per senior age 62 or older, and $39.95 per child (includes whale watch and Aquarium admission). Guests will be able to listen to the whales they see and can learn more about whale communication through the Aquarium’s interactive Whales: Voices in the Sea kiosk exhibit featuring the largest whale on the planet—the blue whale. For more information, the public can visithttp://www.aquariumofpacific.org/education/programdetails/blue_whale_cruise/. Whale watch tickets can be purchased without Aquarium admission through Harbor Breeze Cruises by calling 562-983-6880 ($45 on weekdays and $50 on weekends per adult, $40 per senior, $30 per child). For more information the public can visit www.2seewhales.com.

AQUARIUM:  The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is dedicated to environmental education. Its vision is to create a sustainable future for nature and its resources by building relationships between and among people. The Aquarium is home to over 11,000 animals in more than 50 exhibits.

HARBOR BREEZE

CORP:            Harbor Breeze Cruises has been providing public whale watching, world port, and charter cruises for over 20 years in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Their experienced captains provide comprehensive narration about the characteristics of each cruise. The double-deck sightseeing vessels are U.S. Coast Guard-inspected, certified safe, and are complete with seating, snack bar, restrooms, salon, and plenty of outside viewing room for everyone. For more information, visit http://www.2seewhales.com/ .

MV Triumphant: Aquarium of the Pacific whale watch and harbor cruises feature a new vessel in the fleet operated by Harbor Breeze Cruises. The new 150-passenger, 83-foot M/V Triumphant was christened on July 17, 2013. Designed by Nic de Waal of New Zealand’s Teknicraft Design and built by All American Marine in Bellingham, Washington, theTriumphant features Environmental Protection Agency Tier II-compliant engines and consumes 30 to 40 percent less fuel than conventional passenger vessels of similar size and speed. The high-efficiency hull design features a hydrofoil wing lifting system. A wrap-around exterior walkway on the main deck is wheelchair accessible, and the bow of the boat is constructed with tiered stadium-style padded seating. The boat is equipped with a snack bar and serving area, sound system, dance floor, and a programmable LED lighting display in the cabin and on the exterior of the vessel.

Self Disclosure: No compensation was received to post. Photo Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific.