A Whale of a Good Time

There’s no better time than now to get up close and personal with some of the most awe-inspiring creatures on planet earth.  Whale watching season is officially underway in California.  Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to view the massive aquatic mammals as they complete their annual migration. From now through early April you can watch as tens of thousands of gray whales come within a few miles of the San Diego coast on their 5,000-mile southern voyage.  The following family-friendly options are available for kids of all ages to witness the peaceful giants of the … Continue reading

Hawaii: Dolphin Watching

I’ve written my share of blogs on whale watching adventures in paradise, but if you are traveling to Hawaii you should know that the massive mammals are not the only ones worth cruising the Pacific to watch frolic among the waves. A company based on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu offers daily (except Mondays) dolphin watch and lunch cruises. Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events runs the Hoku Naia — a 65-foot, 149-passenger twin-hull catamaran — specifically for its two-hour Wild Dolphin Watch & Lunch Cruises. The catamaran is also equipped with a dining area, bar, restroom, barbecue facility, a … Continue reading