Monterey Bay Whale Watching: Experienced Guided Tour
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331 Ratings

Embark on an unforgettable whale watching adventure in Monterey Bay, guided by experienced captains. Discover the wonders of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary and its incredible marine life.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Whale Watching Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule: Departures daily at 10am & 1:30pm. Check in is at 9:30am or 1pm.

1. 48 Fishermans Wharf
For Parking use 201 Washington Street.

Points of Interest

  • Monterey Bay
What's Included
  • On-board restrooms available
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

As the eldest whale spotting firm in Monterey Bay, we operate three vessels, with capacities varying from 53’ to 70’. All our boats comply with USCG inspections and come with interior facilities, restrooms, and seating areas. Our highly experienced captains offer enriching narration throughout the journey, enhancing your experience of the Monterey Bay…

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Peter_c
Sep 2, 2024
Beautiful and amazing. - Beautiful whales. They did everything they could to see the whales and did not disappoint. Eat lite before and prepare to be sea sick. We had about 20 on board and half got sick. No fault of the staff they were amazing
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Marco_p
Aug 30, 2024
Wonderful - Wonderful experience we were able to see at least 20 whales while feeding The boat is small and it gets the whole experience better
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Gileer
Aug 29, 2024
amazing***** - one of the best trips I have ever done. Chris and team were amazing and the whales were in abundance. I would thoroughly recommend.
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C9314mjjuliew
Aug 27, 2024
So close we could hear and smell the Humpback Whales - We were so close that we could hear and smell the air from the blow hole of the hump back whale which is really potent. Clean restroom on the Monterey Star and opportunities for both sides of the boat to take in magnificent whales. We were fortunate to see orcas. Bring sun hat with string and layer for all temps. First Mate Joe kept everyone safe and welcomed us all. Kudos to Captain Shorty for navigating us to the best places and backing into the dock with ease. Like to suggest eliminating drinks sold in plastic to contribute to the substainability of our oceans and hand sanitizer in the rest room. All my pics are video.
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Heindoggie
Aug 22, 2024
Great time! - Great ride out, lots of rocking but hang on and fun! We saw at least 50 whales one way or the other, coming up, tailing down, way cool and worth the 120$ for my wife and I! Highly recommended! The Hein’s
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Ainisha_p
Aug 22, 2024
A whale of a morning! - We had an unbelievable experience! We saw more whales than I could keep track of. We were blessed with beautiful weather and an active day. We saw groups of sea lions feeding with the whales. Captain Joey and his First Mate Joe kept us entertained with interesting facts and made sure to take us out for the best views possible. I highly recommend this experience.
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Salvat0ren0cerin0
Aug 19, 2024
Strongly recommended - We took the morning tour (at 10) and it was really outstanding. Good weather conditions and lots of whales for at least 1,5 hours all around the boat
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Venture49914613312
Aug 15, 2024
Amazing! - What an amazing trip! If you are looking for a small, personal and wildlife friendly then this is the tour for you. The skipper and staff were mindful of all the wildlife but ensured they found the best spots to see seals, sea otters and humpback whales without frightening them away. .thank you for wonderful experience.
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Aprils
Aug 13, 2024
The whales were beautiful - Wow! What a great experience. The captain knew where to go to see the whales, and we saw so many! At one point we had 6 whales surrounding the boat! Definitely prepare if you are prone to sea sickness however.
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Marcin_k
Aug 10, 2024
Amazing nature - Being so close to nature is an amazing experience! Had seen 17 humpbacks on lunge feeding. Fantastic
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).