Luxury Whale Watching: Intimate Catamaran Cruise

Experience the thrill of luxury whale watching on our 50’ pristine Catamaran Yacht. Get up-close views of giant blue whales, humpback whales, and mega pods of dolphins. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Balboa Fun Zone - All guests will check in at Davey’s Locker and pick their boarding pass up from the office. The office will then direct all guests to the appropriate line where the crew will grab all guests and direct them to the vessel.
What's Included
  • Facility fees included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Binoculars
  • Parking
Additional Information

Aboard our immaculate 50-foot Catamaran Yacht, our consistently low number of passengers ensures a bespoke oceanic adventure. Our lavish whale watching cruises achieve an ideal equilibrium of stunning maritime features, and expansive observation platforms which enable you and your kin to witness fascinating sea mammals including colossal blue whales,…

Location
400 Main St
Main Street
Davey's Locker is located within the Historic Balboa Pavilion- adjacent to Harborside Restaurant and the Catalina Flyer. Guests must arrive AT LEAST 1 Hour prior to your departure time for parking and check - in purposes.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
(168 Ratings)
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Charles_p
Mar 21, 2026
It boat crew was... - It boat crew was fantastic, guiding us to see dolphins and fin whales. They were knowledgeable and respectful of our group and the animals we saw. When you are near Newport Beach, schedule this experience.
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Brenda_n
Mar 19, 2026
Memorable Experience! - This trip was awesome! Such great memories made with my kids and grandkids (ages 6-14). Harrison and Matt were our hosts, they did a great job and made it understandable for kids and adults alike. Thank you for a great experience!
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Taylor_r
Mar 16, 2026
Great time! - We had an amazing time! We saw a whale and several dolphins. Cocktail a where great and Jill was really friendly and knowledgeable.
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Rhonda_g
Mar 15, 2026
Amazing - It was absolutely an amazing trip. Well worth it. Educational.....informative crew. Beautiful sunset
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Kerri_f
Mar 2, 2026
5 stars and we didn't even see any whales!!! - We were lucky enough to come up on a pod of 30-50 dolphins that surrounded our boat and swam with us for a very long time. It was magical. Unfortunately we did not see any whales but the dolphins made the trip worth it. Captain Dani and Captain Bryce were awesome. 10/10 experience!
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W266ogsandras
Feb 22, 2026
Professional crew - Kayla was a wonderful captain. She and Matt worked well together along with other boats that were out at the same time. Through their coordinated efforts we were able to see large groups of dolphins including many babies. Unfortunately no whale sightings which of course they felt badly about. They were friendly and informative and very professional
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I2962axmichaelw
Feb 15, 2026
Great whale watching trip - Crew was friendly and knowledgeable, tracking down some whales and giving good information while we waited for them to surface. There’s no guarantee you’ll see the wild animals, but they did a good job for us and we had a fun trip. If you ride in front, you may get wet.
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Anita_s
Feb 12, 2026
Watching whales - We went on the Catallac which is smaller and faster than some of the other ferries. We only had 11 people on our cruise and it was nice. The boat has a great viewing area in front but we were warned we would get wet on the way back so we went inside. We saw two gray whales and tons of playful dolphins. The crew was informative and made a point of going around so we saw the whales twice. Highly recommend this on a sunny afternoon!
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Trina_b
Feb 7, 2026
Great day on the water! - We did the whale watching tour out of Newport Beach. While we didn't see any whales, we did see a large pod of dolphins. The captain and crew were fantastic and made the adventure safe, informative and fun. I liked that there were refreshments on board for purchase.
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Logan_s
Mar 21, 2026
My uber ran into a road... - My uber ran into a road block so I ended up being a few minutes late and they left. They didn’t have the courtesy to call the number I gave them when I signed up. $300 down the drain
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From $69
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).