mercredi 30 mai 2018

Two Harbors Whale Watching Catalina Island

By Margaret Taylor


While there are often a number of different harbor tours out of San Francisco and Newport, California, some are better than others. When it comes to the North Bay, there are a number of tours including those to Angel Island and Alcatraz. Whereas, when it comes to those sailing from Newport, the most popular is often a trip related to 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.

As the return trip is where most of the whale watching and other sea life viewing takes place, missing the return can often be costly in other ways. For, while some sea life viewing may take place on the trip to the island, far more takes place on the return trip.

Once the cruise returns to the mainland back at Newport, it can often be a good opportunity to have a nice dinner while watching the evening Sunset. For, the tour arrives back at approximately 6:00 p. M., just in time for a nice walk along the harbor, having dinner at one of the multi-star restaurants and watching the sun set after a beautiful day of sailing and sightseeing.

When it comes to pricing, the price often ranges between $50 and $100 depending on discounts. While food and beverages are available aboard the cruise, it should be noted that these are not included in the ticket price. As such, it can often be more economical to bring a bag lunch, or plan on having a nicer lunch on the island for about the same cost as a sandwich and chips in the snack bar.

When it comes to eating and seating aboard the vessel, indoor and outdoor seating is available, with the outdoor seating accommodating approximately 30 individuals on a sundeck. Whereas, for those desiring a small snack or minimal lunch, there is a snack bar with food and drink available for a nominal fee. While this is the case, it should be noted that there are a number of restaurants on Catalina Island which offer amazing choices and lunch specials.

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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