Saturday, May 26, 2018

Exploring Whale Watching Catalina Island With Two Harbors Tours

By Margaret Taylor


Whether living on, or visiting the East or West Coast, there are a number of options when it comes to exploring the ocean. While the Atlantic offers some of the deep sea fishing expeditions, the West offers more in the way of Island adventures and Whale Watching Catalina Island.

While the initial departure is mainly focused on arriving at Catalina Island, the return trip offers opportunities to view migrating grey whales and other sea life. While on the island, guests can have a nice lunch at a number of restaurants or enjoy the many shopping opportunities the island has to offer. After which, guests can often view a number of Harbor seals, migrating grey whales and shore birds catching fish along the shoreline.

When it comes to the two hour layover on the island, there are a number of options for dining and shopping. While this is the case, it is important that those traveling aboard the cruise return to the ship at the pick-up time provided. Otherwise, it can be quite costly for a return on the Catalina Flyer when missing the return trip.

On the return trip, the cruise continues along the coast, allowing ocean enthusiasts to view a variety of whales including Grey whales during migration and occasional sightings of larger whales along with Harbor seals which are often playful and plentiful in the area. In addition, it is not uncommon to spot bald eagles catching fish along the shoreline.

Once the vessel returns to home port on the mainland of Southern California, it can often be a great opportunity to explore one of the many harbor side restaurants and watch the sun set over the harbor. In addition, there are a number of docks which allow for a nice stroll either after or before dinner. For, there is nothing quite like a nice stroll, a lovely dinner and watching a beautiful sunset after a day of whale watching and sight seeing.

Pricing can vary between $50 to $100 with a number of different discounts available. For more information on pricing, interested parties can visit the Two Harbors website for more information and to make reservations. It should be noted that if needing to cancel a paid reservation, the cancellation must take place 48 hours in advance in order to acquire a refund.

When it comes to seating aboard the cruise, the vessel offers indoor seating along with a large sundeck which seats up to 30 people. If travelers miss the pick up at Catalina, a flyer is available to arrange for a return trip at an additional cost. If and when needing to cancel a trip, the company requires 48 hours notice.

Two Harbors like most cruise companies can not be held responsible for individuals whom miss a departure or return trip. As such, anyone requiring a return trip is solely responsible for the cost. Whereas, those whom miss a departure are not allowed a refund or to board a future cruise without purchasing a new ticket. In addition, if and when needing to cancel reservations, it is required that guests do so 48 hours in advance to obtain a full refund.




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