Monterey Bay Whale Watching: Experienced Guided Tour
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449 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, then proceed to 48 Fisherman’s Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940. For any inquiries, please contact (831) 375-5951.

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
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L9wul
Aug 26, 2025
Excellent and well worth the fee - Really great experience, the boat was just about the right size where not too many people on so all have a view, the captain also made sure that any sightings were highlighted to all on board and he moved swiftly to get to the best viewing location. Can't recommend enough.
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Micky_l
Aug 24, 2025
A whale of a time…. 5* - Wow… I mean the best one yet. Whale after whale after whale (Humpbacks)! Probably one of the best moments with wildlife I’ve ever had and ticked off the bucket list! I would advise those who suffer with motion sickness to be prepared as the ocean is choppy. The captain was very informative and a great experience all round.
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Alex_c
Aug 23, 2025
Motion Sickness VS. No Motion Sickness - If you have motion sickness, take caution; and if you don't have motion sickness: enjoy the journey...because I loved it!!
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Bert_z
Aug 19, 2025
Perfect - Perfect organization, we saw humpback choices up close, very good explanations during shipping
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Woody
Aug 11, 2025
Whale watching in Monterey Bay - Great tour for seeing marine life. Keep in mind that you may or may not see anything. The tour staff were professional. They informed us of the safety precautions prior to departure, and were knowledgeable of the marine life that frequent the waters there year round.
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Michael_n
Aug 10, 2025
Awesome - An amazing experience! The staff and Crew are amazing. Chris would come over and talk to us like normal people and we like that he recognized we were not from around Monterey, little did he know and anybody knows. Our mother is doing very bad with health-wise and this was on her bucket list and me and my brother took her out. It was an amazing time and an amazing experience and something we will always cherish.
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L852unchristinab
Aug 9, 2025
Great and unforgettable - We saw about 7 humpback whales and seals playing in the open sea. When we discovered the whales we were given a lot of time to admire the animals and to discover new ones again and again. ES was great. You should have something against nausea 😉
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Julianpf1400zk
Aug 24, 2025
Whale watching in Monterey - Great trip and we manage to see whales , Dolphins and sea lions . Boat was little small for the size of the party on board so many had to stand unless you wanted to sit inside. Crew members very helpful
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Matthew_h
Aug 10, 2025
Practical tour that delivered on the whale part of whale watching - Be extra prepared for unpleasant weather (even in early August) on the travel out to the whales because the waves sprayed water onto passengers sitting outside. It was cloudy and windy so having partially soaked pants made it more challenging to enjoy the experience. If you're prone to seasickness take precautions because the boat does move a lot. The deck hand stayed attentive to passengers' needs and was pleasant in his interactions. The captain was effective at navigating some rough water and keeping the side of the boat near the whales. Since everyone was on the left, he continued turning to keep us lined up. If you're expecting interactive staff that keep you entertained with fun facts or stories, this is not the tour for you. We were able to see a couple otters, many gulls and cormorants, humpbacks, and even one blue whale. We got exhilaratingly close to the humpback whales.
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891stephaniea
Aug 20, 2025
Horrible. - Horrific experience on a whole boat tossed by the ocean. Half the passengers were ill. I advise against this company.
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