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Jaqulyn_D, Jun 2026
Worth it
The staff was amazing. Very attentive to the needs of the people in my group. They allowed us to be first on the boat because of my in law. They were friendly from beginning to end. The girl behind the concession stand was also amazing. All in all worth it. During the boat ride you're given history of everything your passing and they even have translator devices for those who speak a language other than English.
Dennis_L, Jun 2026
Private Tour for Two
A quirk with the registration website meant we were the only two people signed up for the afternoon tour. Brian greeted us with his car - rather than the luxury van - truly a private tour.
Typically, we utilize the hop-on/hop-off tour bus services to familiarize ourselves with attractions in a new city.
By happy accident, we came across Brian’s website. His service is well worth the price of admission - his narrated (and interactive) tour is over and above that of the tour bus services. We were able to travel to locations inaccessible by bus.
Thank you, Brian - we tried a couple of your restaurant suggestions - you did not steer us wrong.
Jennifer_H, May 2026
Whale watching win
We saw lots of sea aminals. Whales, 2 kinds of them including a mom and baby. A couple of them were jumping out of the water. Also dolphins, jelly fish, seals, this cool blue algie, and lots of birds. Would have liked a speaker up front so we could here the audio a little better. Otherwise we all had a great time.
Randy_P, May 2026
Great experience! Take Dramamine ahead of time!
Great experience! Highly recommend! Saw about 20 to 30 whales and a baby.❤️ Otter, LOTS of sea lions swimming together, pelicans! Beautiful sunshine!
Maddie and Isaiah were very helpful in their instructions, anssisting, and very friendly!
DON’T FORGET TO TAKE DRAMAMINE 30 min - 1 hour before disembarking.
The sea was quite rough but still a lot of fun (accept for the few who had seasickness😢). If you have difficulty walking or keeping good balance, you will not be able to get around on the boat on a windy day like ours.
Use the restroom before you go - one girl got super seasick after she was in the bathroom during the rough waves.
Remember ….. when observing the incredible nature, to consider the Lord who designed and created everything around you! Magnificent creation! But even more - a Magnificent God! Give thanks!!
Joanne_C, May 2026
Brilliant tour, absolutely loved it.
Fantastic tour! Absolutely loved it. Wylie, our guide, was great, really entertaining and had lots of knowledge and fun facts about the city and the films and TV shows that were filmed there, we even had a bonus location at the end for one party who were fans of a certain show. Three hours felt like 20min! Would definitely recommend for anyone considering this. Really enjoyed it.
MeiFang_T, Apr 2026
Lots of Fish
Very fun experience to get to see all the fish that inhabit the island’s waters if you don’t know how to swim or don’t want to get into the cold waters surrounding Catalina Island. You have the option to purchase fish food which will allow a bunch of fish to swarm by your particular window. The guide will explain the various fish you can see in the waters and some fun facts so there’s some educational value as well to the experience. A little note is that you enter and exit the semi-sub via a set of steep stairs so elderly and kids may need someone physically strong to ensure their safety.
Deanna_H, Mar 2026
Do NOT miss this opportunity
The staff were amazingly helpful and kind. I'm not techy. I couldn't get the GPS audio to work. I swung back around to request help. They were extremely apologetic and quickly identified and fixed the issue. The issue was I'm an idiot and didn't know where the volume toggle was located.
I highly recommend the 3 or 4 hour package. It takes you all over the City. It was fun, exciting, and absolutely worth it.
Kerri_F, Mar 2026
5 stars and we didn't even see any whales!!!
We were lucky enough to come up on a pod of 30-50 dolphins that surrounded our boat and swam with us for a very long time. It was magical. Unfortunately we did not see any whales but the dolphins made the trip worth it. Captain Dani and Captain Bryce were awesome. 10/10 experience!
Marilou_M, Feb 2026
A must tour when visiting the Bay
This tour was amazing and Dave was an amazing tour guide! It wasn't easy considering there was Formula One traffic and crowd that day and Dave made sure we still see a lot of the iconic city views. And the vintage VW 1973 was a delight to ride around the city. The Haight-Ashbury stop was the main highlight and didn't disappoint us. Driving down crooked Lombard Street was a treat! Dave went above and beyond what we were hoping for and even changed our drop-off location so we could catch a great dinner at Fisherman's Wharf! This tour is a must when visiting the bay!
Dr_S, Nov 2025
Wonderful for everyone
We had a wonderful time and I want others to know, if they have a hard time with steep hikes, they need to be prepared for that. Otherwise, the stories were wonderful. Our family included a party of eight including people who were 12, 16, 21, 26, and 53. All genders and ages enjoyed this.
Julie_G, Oct 2025
The highlight of our visit to San Francisco!!!
Wonderful experience from the moment we started the tour! Randy was the ultimate tour guide, very informative and personable! He went above and beyond in making sure that our experience was memorable! It will definitely be a highlight of our visit to SF for many years! We will definitely visit the city again and book another tour, hoping with Randy as our guide!
Dyanna_S, Oct 2025
It was an amazing...
It was an amazing experience! Sebastian and Magdalena were fantastic, super friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the marine life. They made the kayak tour so much fun, and we got to see beautiful views and wildlife along the way. Everything felt safe and well organized. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great outdoor adventure!
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