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Seaplane Whale Watching Safari
Fly with us as we go exploring the wonders of the air and sea - Marvel as you go Soarin’ over California’s beautiful coast – it’s better than a Disneyland ride! SEAPLANE - KAYAK COMBO Tours are also available.
View La Jolla’s picturesque coast line and the majestic cliffs rising above Black’s Beach as we soar over the Glider Port at the Torrey Pines Golf Course. Join us for a Seaplane Safari “Whale Watching” Adventure. Our safari is better than going to Africa; we won’t shoot anything but beautiful pictures. You will take home no trophies but true treasures of a memorable voyage. On our expedition, we seek out the great Blue Whale - the largest mammal on the planet Earth. Adult Blue Whales can grow to more than 100’ long and weigh over 150 tons.
On our Seaplane Safari “Whale Watching” tour is December to April each winter as follow the California Gray Whales on their annual migration just off the coast of San Diego. Click below to see a video of Blue Whales in the waters near San Diego:
ABOUT US
San Diego Seaplanes began in 1982 and has maintained a perfect record of safety. For almost three decades, we have operated seaplanes locally in Southern California and in the beautiful Pacific Hawaiian Islands. Also, for many winter seasons, we have conducted international seaplane charter "Air Taxi" flights in a dozen South Caribbean countries and in Baja California.
Take our challenge . . . FLY WITH US and YOUR WORLD WILL CHANGE. We have taught many to fly seaplanes. It is fun and exciting and it will open up your world to a new adventure with every flight. Call for more information on flight instruction costs and for available flight instruction dates.
Our pilots have extensive seaplane training and experience. Each pilot has a minimum of 4,000 flight hours and a minimum of 20 years of commercial seaplane and land plane flight experience. Our pilots regard safety of passengers as their highest priority. Our mission is to provide exceptional service with uncompromising safety.
Come join us and explore a little piece of Paradise . . . a seaplane flight will provide you with the thrill and freedom of flight combined with the excitement of a water take-off and landing.
SAN DIEGO SEAPLANES PHOTO GALLERY
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- Join us for an exciting Seaplane Safari on our popular San Diego Bay and Coastal Aerial Tour. You will see why San Diego is America’s Finest City.
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- Seaplane and Kayak Combo Tour packages are available. Please click on Reservations to see our Tour Prices.
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- Our Seaplane Safari is perfect for a first date, a Birthday celebration or special Anniversary. After your flight, enjoy a yummy lunch or romantic dinner at a waterfront restaurant or hotel. It’s an unforgettable experience that you will treasure forever. Peohe’s Restaurant dock:
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- During our seaplane adventure you will see unparalleled views of world famous beaches and sights unique to San Diego, including our picturesque downtown waterfront and Seaport Village, the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, Petco Park, San Diego’s World famous Zoo & Balboa Park, Coronado Bay Bridge, Coronado Island & the Hotel Del, Sunset Cliffs, SeaWorld, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Mission Bay and more.
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- Join the fun of seeing beautiful sunny San Diego from the air. Enjoy the thrill and excitement of a seaplane takeoff & landing on San Diego Bay.
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- Learn to fly a seaplane. The total cost of a seaplane rating (instruction) depends upon your flight experience & the seaplane you choose to use for your flight lessons. Please call for more detail. A kiss . . . maybe love is ‘in the air’.
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- La Jolla Cove, dinner on San Diego Bay after a Safari and a great Blue Whale starting its deep dive:
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- Bring along your friends, they will have fun too. Below Karen & David enjoy a private beach after a flight lesson..



















