Afternoon Whale Watch: Personalized, Passionate Experience

Our group takes great pride in our individuality, enthusiasm for the business, and unwavering commitment to deliver the finest experience for you. We transport smaller groups to foster a more intimate interaction between our team and passengers.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 66 Fishermans Wharf - Join us out on an exciting adventure as we explore the Monterey Bay in search of whales, dolphin, and other marine life. Monterey Bay is one of the best places in the world to see whales as we are lucky enough to experience these magnificent creatures year round here.
    Our vessels are smaller than some of our competition in…
What's Included
  • Life jackets provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages
Location
66 Fishermans Wharf
Fishermans Wharf
TIME LISTED IS WHEN THE BOAT LEAVES!!!!! CHECK-IN 45 - 30 MINUTES AHEAD HIGH TRAFFIC!!! PLAN EXTRA TIME!!! MONTEREY CAR WEEK AUGUST 8 - 17TH Parking Address: 101 Washington, Monterey, Ca 93940 Building Address: 66 Fisherman's Wharf
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hsien_f
Jan 1, 2026
Great whale watching experience + dolphins - Def worth the time and money! We saw 4 whales + many dolphins. The staff and the biologist were exceptional and they've had years of experiences.
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Devona_b
Dec 30, 2025
Whale watching once in a lifetime experience - Our family has talked about going whale watching for years but never made it happen until now. We had the best experience. We saw a pod of orcas with a baby napping and quietly cruised along beside them for an hour. When we turned off to leave them and see what else we could find we ended up in the middle of a super pod of white side dolphins who swam and jumped and played all around our boat. There were at least 300 dolphin. We had a great time. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting splashed in. We got a little wet and had to buy sweatpants at one of the shops.
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Gregory_s
Nov 12, 2025
Whale watching - Great Experience on Discovery, Isahiah was knowledgeable. We saw many humpback whales, many rolled, and a pod of dolphins.
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Ann_r
Oct 31, 2025
Exceptional experience! - Seeing whales on this small boat was perfect! Isaiah and Matt were great hosts and provided informational commentary. Outstanding experience. Saw several whales! Would highly recommend!
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Passenger04942433195
Oct 22, 2025
We had the best time! - From start to finish, they did a great job and made sure everyone had a great time. We saw several whales (about 7, I think) and the captain obliged us by repeatedly directing the boat so that we could have the best sightings. Isaiah, the oceanography expert, was dropping some interesting facts as we went, which made the experience even more enjoyable. He was also a polyglot and spoke a gazillion languages (okay, that part I exaggerated) but he was an even more interesting guide because of it. Isaiah also had a speaker so we can hear the whales "talking" to each other down below us! He also took photos and shared them with us by QR code - how thoughtful is that! Matt was our ever-friendly bartender, lifeguard, right-hand, who kept watch over us and had great conversations. This was a fun time, as the captain and our two guides were very likeable, friendly people who clearly enjoy what they do. YES, we recommend you go whale-watching and, YES, we recommend you go with Discovery Whale Watch! HAVE FUN! We did!
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Rachel_m
Oct 5, 2025
Saw all the whales - Saw humpback whales and killer whales. Great guide! Fantastic experience. Worth every penny but felt like it was very reasonably priced!!
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Rebna
Aug 2, 2025
Amazing experience - Amazing experience, saw lots of whales, great commentary from the wonderful host. Would highly recommend this tour. Can get cold out on the water so take a jumper / coat.
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Darlene_d
Dec 13, 2025
Awesome - I have been watching discovery Tours online on Facebook for months now. I see every time they go out they see whales and their pictures. So I really wanted to go out on the Discovery, boat this time while I’m down here in Monterey. So I booked a 130 tour and the crew is awesome. I can’t remember all the names of everybody except for Amanda. There was a cute little girl. That’s very it was announcing everything I really like her and then there was a guy I’m bad on names right now, but everybody was very nice and the captain was cool. We saw a lot of whales amazing. I didn’t see any Dolphins yesterday normally when we go out other whale watching tours, I would see Dolphins, but I truly enjoyed myself. I was my dream was came true to sea Whales and I saw quite a few yesterday. I had a good time. It was a a lot of nice people on board the tour. That always makes a day very enjoyable when you got nice people on when you gotta be out there with them for three hours. But overall, I am very, very happy that I chose to go out with them. Enjoyed all of the announcements I can’t remember that young lady’s name that was doing the announcing she is so energetic little spunky something. She is cute though, and Amanda helped me take my picture on the back of the boat. So when I get ready to post my pictures, I can have a picture of me standing with the water which ocean behind me and it was really cool. Thanks everybody.
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Francesco_r
Aug 24, 2025
The advantage of having a small boat can be a limit in hearing the waves of the sea - Nice experience seen so many whales. All friendly and professional. Small boat with about 30/35 people. More heartfelt
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Departure666277
Dec 22, 2025
Might have been great - They canceled the whale watching trip the evening before. No time to schedule another trip. Annoying waste of time and effort.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).