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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Mary_m
Oct 22, 2024
Relaxing and very informative - Alan the volunteer on the boat shared so much information about whales that I didn’t mind That we did not see any. He was great!
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Tiffany_w
Oct 21, 2024
Breathtaking - Amazing staff and was so excited to actually get to see so many dolphins on our trip! What a great size boat for this experience.
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Alan_s
Sep 24, 2024
Dolphins - Excellent trip, loads of dolphins but no whales, great value for money, 5 stars to the captain and the crew.
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Cathy_g
Aug 11, 2024
Sunshine and sea animals - Captain and crew were amazing. It was a very pleasant trip. We saw a fin whale, dolphins, and seals.
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Leslie_h
Aug 10, 2024
Whale Watching - Got to see a dolphin stampede. It is rare and wonderful. I couldn’t believe the number of dolphins. There were more than 100.
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Matthew_b
Jul 28, 2024
Accommodating and joyful boat ride - The boat ride alone was worth it. We missed our appointment and were able to get on the next boat without a problem. It’s a little choppy, but calm enough to enjoy a nice trip out to sea!
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Heidi_g
Jul 11, 2024
Whale Watching with kids - I took my granddaughter for whale and dolphin watching. The trip did not disappoint!! The crew was professional and informative. We had the best time!!
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Ray_g
Sep 1, 2024
Whale watching not whale seeing - Lots of Common Dolphins but no whales. We knew it would be a chance encounter. Only real negative were directions to the boat.
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Vincent_k
Jul 8, 2024
Pretty but disappointed - We drove out and found dolphins - didn’t seem like we were looking for anything otherwise. Then sea lions in the spot they always are. I can pet dolphins at Sea World - just boo. A lot of money for a boat ride
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Diomarys_n
Oct 7, 2024
Find a different company to whale/dolphin watch! - We thankfully saw a lot of dolphins but didn't get to see whales. The staff were not friendly and did not engage with any of us. I've done dolphin watches before and the staff have historically been enthusiastic...This was the complete opposite. And to top it off, we had ZERO clue the conductor turned around! He didn't tell us he was heading back early. I understand the fog was no one's fault, but there was zero communication.
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