Whale Watching From a Helicopter? Oh Yes! With the most bang for the buck, this tour ventures offshore following the coastline for a whale and dolphin spotting extravaganza. With views of Ventura Harbor, the state beaches and Channel Islands National Park are sure to please. Take whale watching "above and beyond the boat"!

Private helicopter for up to 3 passengers - $375 (Add $25 per flight for Champaign Package)

To our knowledge CiHeli is the only tour operator in the northern hemisphere-- and one of a just a few in the world with the skill and experience to offer this incredible eco-tourism experience. Our pilots even radio the position of the whales to the boat-based whale watching tours. You can leave the raingear, winter jacket and crowded ships behind! With the ability to spot whales and dolphins in 10 miles radius, CiHeli brings whale watching “ above and beyond the boat” , getting you to the action in just minutes in the comfort and solitude of our climate controlled Robinson-44 Helicopter.

Whether you are a veteran whale watcher or considering your first whale watching adventure, little can match the exhilaration of an encounter with these splendid marine mammals from the air. The Santa Barbara Channel offers year-round whale watching opportunities with majestic Blue Whalesand Humpbacks more prevalent in summer months, transitioning to migratory Gray Whales and Sperm Whales in the fall and winter. Orcas (Killer Whales) are possible any time of year but are infrequent in this area while large Dolphin pod sightings are almost a guarantee!

In a compilation of our "Two Harbors Tour"and "Whale & Dolphin Tour" we lift off from Oxnard Airport (OXR) and head straight out to the ocean, flying over the bustling Ventura Harbor and Ventura Pier this tour also offers incredible views along Channel Islands Beach, Silver Strands Beach and Port Hueneme before heading back inland.

Further information: To learn more about the Marine Sanctuary or to preview the marine mammals and other sea-life you may encounter, please visit the Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary page of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

For further reading on whales and other Cetaceans, including many of the 28 species that can be seen in the Santa Barbara channel, please visit the American Cetacean Society page.

Tour Length 25min.