Let the campground be your base camp for exploration and local favor.

Take a Trip!

Beach camping or camping near a beach town is the perfect time to set a date to get on the local sea-watching trip. No matter the month, there is always something to discover, and it is a great way to get away from the campground for a memorable adventure.  

Camp Notes

Check local websites to see if the harbors offers whale watching trips. Sea sickness is real, especially on a rough day so understand what your boat can offer before purchasing your tickets. Know the size of the vessel. Is it a commercial venue with meals and indoor seating and restrooms or a pontoon with the minimum comforts.

• If you are planning a whale-watching trip before you arrive in the in the campground,  call ahead and discuss their time-frame and scheduling before purchasing your tickets.

• If you are looking for whale-watching trips upon arrival, check with the camp host, rangers, or local harbor cruises for information.

• Ask about times and all amenities the cruise provides.

• Know the distance and time from the campground to the harbor.

• Does the cruise offer rain checks for bad weather conditions?

• How long is the cruise?

• Check the sea count for dolphins and any whales in the area before your trip out to sea.

• Look for pet sitting services for your pets. Never leave your companions alone in the campground.

• Check for weather conditions on the day of the trip for clothing choices. Hats, sunglasses, gloves, and a small bag for essentials is best. It can be cold than warm on some cruises.

• Check the surf conditions; a choppy sea on a whale watching trip is no fun.

• Pay special attention to all children on the whale-watching boat.

• If there is a crowd when the whales show up, remember kids can’t see from the back. So let them get in front of you for a better view.

• Think about the shoes you are wearing. There is a lot of movement on the boat.

• Bring cameras and binoculars.

• Dolphins love to trail the boat; you can get fantastic camera shots, so stay close to look for the magic.

• Whale-watching boats know what they are looking for; whales tend to linger a few days in the same area, so the chances of seeing whales on a good day are good.

• A good whale-watching boat will explain all the exciting things you will encounter once you get on the way. Looking for the whale spray is the best of the best. Keep an eye out.

• Please remember to tip the staff upon departure.

After the Trip

A day trip on the sea

is wonderful opportunity to discover wildlife in their natural habitat.

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