Aquarium offers "Whale Watch Combo" rides

They're back!
Gray whales have been spotted off the coast of Long Beach and the Aquarium of the Pacific staff and Harbor Breeze Cruises set sail for a chance to see these gentle giants and find out how the public can help these whales and other marine mammals in Southland waters today.
Members of the media embarked aboard a specialized whale watching, high-speed catamaran docked next to the Aquarium. Whale experts and Spanish spokespeople will be on-board for interviews regarding whales and conservation issues.
In attendance was Michele Sousa, senior marine mammal biologist, Aquarium of the Pacific, Dan Salas, captain & CEO, Harbor Breeze Cruises, Alicia Archer, biologist & boat program coordinator, Aquarium of the Pacific and Marilyn Padilla, Spanish spokesperson, Aquarium of the Pacific.
The public is invited to embark on an educational whale adventure through the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Whale Watch Combo. Adventurers will explore the nearby seas aboard the specialized Harbor Breeze Cruises whale-watching boat, the Christopher, to seek out such travelers as gray, fin, blue, and Minke whales, various dolphin species, sea lions, and a host of migratory sea birds.
Aquarium experts will be on board to answer questions and discuss tips for helping whales and other animals inhabiting local waters. Included in the adventure is a visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific to meet over 12,500 ocean animals and to learn more about whales through the award-winning Whales: Voices in the Sea kiosk exhibit and the Whales: A Journey with Giants film. The Whale Watch Cruise combo ticket is available for purchase on-site at Aquarium of the Pacific and may be purchased in advance by calling 562-590-3100. Prices are $42.95, per adult (12+); $28.95 per child (3-11); $39.95 per Senior (62+); and free for children under age three / all tickets include Aquarium admission. The two and a half hour whale watch excursion with Aquarium experts is available daily at Noon & 3:00 p.m. For more information, the public can visit www.aquariumofpacific.org.