Whale Watching Tour in Monterey
Increase your chances of spotting whales during your trip to Monterey with a success rate of 99%.
Tour overview
Monterey Whale Watching Tour, with a 99% success rate, this is how you may increase your chances of spotting whales during your trip to Monterrey. You’ll float out to a protected sanctuary aboard one of the industry’s most luxurious boats to see humpback whales, gray whales, blue whales, killer whales, sperm whales, and other exotic species including dolphins, sea turtles, sea lions, otters, and more.
- Get out on the sea to see Monterey’s wildlife in its natural environment.
- Naturalists and marine scientists on board expand your knowledge and experience.
- See whales, dolphins, and other beautiful Pacific wildlife.
- For added comfort, there are many decks and indoor/outdoor possibilities.
Tour itinerary
Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay is teeming with a vast range of sea life and is at the top of many things to do in Monterey since it is one of the few sites in the world to whale watch year-round. The Monterey Bay Submarine Canyon thrives as a protected marine sanctuary rich in nutrients, attracting a plethora of breathtaking wildlife such as Humpback Whales, Killer Whales, Gray Whales, Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, Risso Dolphins, Long Beaked Common Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin, Dall’s Porpoise, Mola Mola aka Ocean Sunfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, Sea Lions, Pelicans, Sea Ott Board the 110-foot Princess Monterey and the 100-foot Atlantis Monterey, the two biggest boats in the Monterey fleet. If space is available, limited VIP upper deck seating is available for an extra price of $20 per person at check-in time.
Includes:
- On-board restrooms are available.
Excludes:
- We cannot accept children under the age of three or pregnant women on our outings.
- Soda/Pop.
- Coffee and/or tea are available.
- Snacks.
- Optional VIP upper deck seats upgrade If space is available, the cost is $20 per person upon check-in.
Testimonials
Tour highlights
- You must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity to get a complete refund.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience, you will not be reimbursed.
- Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience will not be allowed.
- The cut-off times are determined by the experience's local time.
- This experience is weather dependent. If it is canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.
- This experience needs a minimum number of participants. If the minimum is not fulfilled, you will be offered a new date/experience or a full refund.
Important details
Point of convergence:
- 96 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940, United States.
PARKING ADVICE-GPS ADDRESSES TO PARKING AREAS 245 WASHINGTON ST. WATERFRONT LOT MONTEREY HERITAGE HARBOR PARKING GARAGE MONTEREY, 99 PACIFIC ST. You’ll go along the dock with the stores and restaurants, and we’ll be in the yellow building at the end.
Before you go, be aware of the following:
- When you book, you will receive confirmation.
- Wheelchair access is not available.
- Close to public transit.
- It is not suggested for tourists who have back difficulties.
- There are no heart issues or any major medical disorders.
- Children under the age of three are not permitted.
- The majority of passengers are able to participate.
- We are unable to accommodate pregnant ladies on our vacations.
- There will be a maximum of 140 people on this tour/activity.