Monterey Whale Watching Tour
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and most comfortable boats operating in Monterey – the 110 foot Princess Monterey and the 100 foot Atlantis Monterey. Heated cabins with large windows for easy viewing and comfort in any weather. Indoor and Outdoor seating with a 360-degree walk-around deck. Optional VIP Upper Deck seating is available for an additional per person charge upon check in if space is available. Vessels exceeding all United States Coast Guard safety requirements with full inspections and certifications. Professional Marine Biologist and Naturalists to narrate the experience. We cannot take children under 3 years old or pregnant women on our trips
Inclusions
What's included
- Restroom on board
What's not
- We cannot take kids under 3 or pregnant women on our trips
- Soda/Pop
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- VIP upper deck seating optional upgrade $20 per person at check in if space is available
Itinerary
As one of the only places in the world to whale watch year-round, Monterey Bay is abundant with a huge diversity of sea life, and is at the top of many things to do in Monterey. As a protected marine sanctuary rich with nutrients, the Monterey Bay Submarine Canyon thrives with a bounty of breathtaking wildlife including Humpback Whales, Killer Whales, Gray Whales, Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, Risso Dolphins, Long Beaked Common Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin, Dall’s Porpoise, Mola Mola aka Ocean Sunfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, Sea Lions, Pelicans, Sea Otters and so much more! Board the 2 largest boats in the Monterey fleet the 110ft. Princess Monterey and the 100ft Atlantis Monterey. Limited VIP upper deck seating optional upgrade for an additional charge of $20 per person at time of check in if space is available.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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Ratings come from 914 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5The crew was very...
The crew was very attentive to our needs and were available to answer any questions. The tour was very informative and we were able to see birds, sea lions, humpback whales and long nose dolphins. Would recommend this experience!
5Fun. Lots of sea life seen.
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Made efforts to get close to the whales and communicated very well where to look.
5Whale watching at its best at Monterey bay
What a fantastic day for whale watching! The crew were extremely attentive and knowledgeable about Monterey Bay and migrations of species in the bay. The boat was clean and well taken care of. I would highly recommend this tour.
5Absolutely wonderful
Absolutely wonderful trip worth every penny and more. More humpbacks than I could ever have wished for along with so many dolphin pods and seals. It was 3 hours of sheer heaven. Though you do need your sea meds if like me you don't have sea legs. Kate the narrator was so knowledgeable and engaging. This trip is not to be missed.
5We saw 2 different types...
We saw 2 different types of whales and dolphins ! What an experience to share with my family. We really appreciate the crew who made this all possible. It was a great trip. The photos at the end were a much appreciated surprise. Thank you!
5So many whales and dolphins!
Amazing tour!!!! October is an incredible month to go since the humpbacks are all in the bay! We had them breeching left and right! Then we saw a HUGE pod of about 1,500-2,000 dolphins that swam right at the boat. It was the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- PARKING INSTURCTIONS-GPS ADDRESSES TO PARKING AREAS WATERFRONT LOT 245 WASHINGTON ST. MONTEREY HERITAGE HARBOR PARKING GARAGE 100 PACIFIC ST. MONTEREY You will walk down the wharf with the shops and restaurants, we are the yellow building toward the end of the wharf.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 140 travellers
- Operated by
- Princess Monterey Whale Watching
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Can not take children under 3 years of age
- Can not take pregnant women on our trips
How it compares in Monterey & Carmel
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 98 experiences we list in Monterey & Carmel.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 98.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Monterey & Carmel
Monterey and Carmel share a rugged California peninsula of cypress-lined coast, a famous aquarium, an old Spanish capital and an artists' seaside village.
Monterey stands on the south shore of Monterey Bay in California and was the capital of Alta California under Spain and Mexico. Its historic adobe buildings, including the Custom House, line the old streets near the harbour, while Cannery Row, the former sardine-canning street made famous by John Steinbeck, is now lined with restaurants and shops. The Monterey Bay Aquarium, in a converted cannery, shows the kelp forests and open-sea life of the bay.
Top-ranked sights in Monterey & Carmel: 17-Mile Drive, Cannery Row, Monterey Bay.
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