Whale Watching Cruise: See Blue Whales & Dolphins

Embark on a Newport Beach whale watching cruise and encounter majestic marine life, including the giant blue whale, humpback whales, dolphins, seals, and more. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 309 Palm St - Select from several whale watching cruise times daily and year-round. Our whale watching & dolphin cruises view giant blue whales, finback whales, gray whales, humpback whales, minke whales, several species of dolphin and more.
What's Included
  • All landing and facility fees included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Explore a diverse range of whales such as the colossal blue whale stretching over 90 feet, humpback whales, gray whales, finback whales, various dolphin species, seals, and other fascinating marine wildlife. Immediately outside Newport Bay lies the frontier of one of the most significant marine protected zones in the southern part of California,…

Location
309 Palm St
Palm Street
Located on the Balboa Boardwalk in Newport Beach. Suite A.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(218 Ratings)
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Nicole_l
Apr 20, 2026
An amazing experience! - This was such a lovely experience! The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, and they made sure to explain every step so we always knew what was happening. Even though my kids and I didn’t quite know what to expect at first, it turned out to be an amazing and memorable experience. We felt safe the entire time, and the crew did a fantastic job sharing interesting facts about the sea life we encountered. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.
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Nicolas_g
Apr 9, 2026
It was great the captain... - It was great the captain gave us knowledge and gave us a heads up so we wouldn’t miss the dolphins or whales
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Jinny
Mar 20, 2026
Mystery of Whales - It was a new experience. My daughter was so happy. Gazing upon the vast ocean—and the whales and their families swimming together within it, exuding a vibrant vitality—made me reflect upon the nature of human existence.
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Novert303
Mar 14, 2026
Worth it - Chill few hours on boat - Great experience and super chill. Not over crowded and there is indoor space as well as outdoor sitting areas. Bar and snacks with snacks / drinks available for purchase. Bathrooms were clean. Crew were cool. We were able to see 5 grey Whales. Was just over 2 hours. Worth it
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Leann_w
Mar 3, 2026
I have done this same... - I have done this same tour several times, although we have never been lucky enough to see whales we have always seen lots of dolphins! The tour is always enjoyable.
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97karlau
Feb 9, 2026
Sunny and Fun - We enjoyed the adventure, and the crew was most appreciated. We saw both dolphins and a whale with a calf.
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Donnita_v
Dec 19, 2025
Even though it was foggy... - Even though it was foggy and we couldn’t find anything, it was a pleasant day in the water. Would do this again if we’re ever back in this area
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Wisconsin46
Nov 4, 2025
A Great Family Trip to California - We loved Sherman Library Gardens and Newport Beaches proximity to Huntington Beach for the little kids!! There is a great playground on the beach there! The choices of food in the area are amazing! We didn’t want to rent a car because of the traffic so we Ubered everywhere! It was so easy! Also we flew into John Wayne Airport. It was a breeze compared to LAX!
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Karen_g
Nov 1, 2025
newport whale watch - relaxing boat ride out to the ocean. it’s a gamble to see a whale sometimes. we were lucky to see the common dolphins in a large pods. swimming and jumping .
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Stina562024
Mar 22, 2026
No sightings - Was uneventful. We didn’t see any whales or dolphins.
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).