Monday, June 4, 2018

Two Harbors Whale Watching Catalina Island

By Margaret Taylor


There are often a number of cruises related to deep sea fishing and viewing majestic sea creatures available on the East and West Coast. In one case, Two Harbors tours on the West coast offers a trip in which those aboard can explore Whale Watching Catalina Island. For, while the trip is focused on whale watching, there is also a two hour layover on the 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 vessel returns to home port on the mainland of Southern California, it can often be a great opportunity to explore one of the many harbor side restaurants and watch the sun set over the harbor. In addition, there are a number of docks which allow for a nice stroll either after or before dinner. For, there is nothing quite like a nice stroll, a lovely dinner and watching a beautiful sunset after a day of whale watching and sight seeing.

Pricing for the excursion can often vary depending on discounts and time of year. For, different times of year can be better for whale watching then others. At the same time, it is often rare that individuals take a cruise in which there is not some aspect of sea or wildlife viewing available. Whereas, the snack bar is open on each and every cruise with light snacks and lunches available for a nominal fee.

Different types of seating is available on board at no additional cost. For example, there is a lovely sundeck which seats approximately 30 individuals along with indoor seating on different levels. In most cases, guests prefer to sit on the sundeck or stand close to the railing in order to experience the most optimum aspect for viewing sea and wildlife while on board.

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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