Monterey Bay Whale Watching: Experienced Guided Tour
4.7
502 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: Tours depart daily at 10am and 1:30pm. Please check in at 9:30am or 1pm. Parking is available at 201 Washington Street. After parking, head to 48 Fisherman’s Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940.

1. 48 Fisherman’s Wharf
Parking is available at 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
4.7
(502 Ratings)
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Katielp848pj
Jan 20, 2026
Magic Whale Joy - It was a great trip! The staff was kind funny and professional. We saw sea lions, whales, and dolphins. It was a beautiful joyful day.
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Navigator58564151371
Jan 17, 2026
Book this adventure - Amazing trip. Captain Tinker, went above and beyond to spot whales and inform the passengers on the location of the whales. Crew was kind and helpful.
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Carlos_c
Jan 16, 2026
Great experience. Saw... - Great experience. Saw dolphins and whales on a beautiful day in January. The guide was funny and friendly but also knowledgeable.
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Nancybp1745qb
Jan 12, 2026
Awesome job guys - It was really awesome, the guys are really kind They really are doing their job, we saw around 10 whales really close !!!!
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Travel_4_relax_n_fun
Jan 3, 2026
A great day seeing whales! - A great day! We got to see a humpback whale breach and a lot off other views and good shots of tails. I have some mobility issues and had crutches but the team was very help getting me on and off the boat etc. We felt very safe, had a great time, and learned some things about the whale, otters, and the area. Thank you!!
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John_t
Jan 2, 2026
Great tour - Well run organization great at spotting and getting us good views of the whales. They run a safe trip making sure they are not going when weather would make it a rough ride making people uncomfortable.
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Tour24361616586
Jan 2, 2026
To be remembered!!!! - We had an amazing time on the boat!!! The crew was amazing and very informative!! We saw two different species of whales and 2 different species of dolphins…. Also a bunch of sea lions as we were leaving the bay…..
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W7697ugtraceyg
Dec 31, 2025
Wonderful! - Our first time whale watching and had a wonderful experience, Chris' Whale Watching, staff and experience awesome! Highly recommend!
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Teri
Jan 2, 2026
Lots of whales - Saw a LOT of whales which was great but no other (dolphins, orcas). Grandkids loved it. Weather was also great. Good to see whales up close in the Bay
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Caio_s
Jan 8, 2026
Bad experience. No... - Bad experience. We did not see whales, but until then it was not the fault of the organizers or the friendly guide who accompanied us. What made us indignant was that, while swinging the boat a lot, my wife went badly and went to the bathroom of the boat. A lady, apparently from the organization, instead of worrying about the human being, began to kick her out of the bathroom so she didn't dirty it. Sorry about the attitude.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).