Monterey Bay Whale Watching: Experienced Guided Tour
4.7
478 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
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James_d
Nov 12, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience. - Amazing experience, saw loads of sea lions, humpback whales and orcas. The guide made every effort to make the experience as fulfilling as possible! We had a good 3 hours out at sea. This felt like a once in a lifetime experience, and would definitely recommend. Pack a jacket as it gets cold out there!
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Maedeh
Nov 12, 2025
So Magical! - What a magical day! We absolutely loved this tour and couldn’t ask for a better view. Our captain and co-captain were absolutely wonderful! Kevin was so fun and friendly as well as professional. He knew so much about the whales and the area. We even saw a few of Humpback whales and even saw them flip in the air. There were a few other whale watching boats around us, but I realized that we had the best view at all times because our guides were so quick to find the whales and direct the ship towards them. It was an incredible experience! Thank you for everything.
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Brianna_m
Nov 10, 2025
Very knowledgeable tour,... - Very knowledgeable tour, captain made sure we were able to see dolphins and whales. Would book again.
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Robertag60
Nov 8, 2025
Great whale watching experience - Loved the day!! Saw lots of whales to an of sea lions and pretty close to the boat. The guide was very knowledgeable and it was a fun adventure! Recommend!
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P1924bfannk
Oct 30, 2025
Not to be missed—whale watching was awesome - The staff was friendly and welcoming. I brought 3 friends with me—2 sisters from Vienna and a local friend. I was the only one who had ever been on a whale watching tour—and this one did not disappoint. We saw plenty of whales and other wildlife. Kevin did a great job of teaching us fun facts about whales with a few “dad jokes” thrown in. One of our party was also feeling nauseous and Kevin gave her a ginger chew and water. It did the trick. I will definitely go on one of their trips again, and would recommend them to anybody who was visiting and wanted to see whales.
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Mercedesk92
Oct 30, 2025
We had a whale of good time! - Excellent tour with a terrific guide and Captain Tinker. I’m a repeat customer and will takes guest again in the future!
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Adriannacul
Oct 28, 2025
Best trip with most fun and knowledgeable Kevin . !! - Amazing trip!!! We were very lucky with weather and whales. But commentary from Kevin was a main attraction as his knowledge and way he explained made a trip extra fun. Thank you and BTW best price around. Thank you 😊 oh and boat was a steady and fast !!! Which is important too.
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Theoni_g
Oct 28, 2025
Amazing experience! We... - Amazing experience! We saw humpback whales , mother +baby putting up a performance we had never seen before! The captain and guide excellent. The boat is a small one , but the " hands on" experience is huge.
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Robert_s
Oct 28, 2025
Best Ever Whale Watching - Kevin was a very personable young man. The Star of Monterey, clean and very safe. Whales performed amazing leaps and twists in the air. A beautiful afternoon on Monterey Bay.
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Yesenia_o
Nov 10, 2025
Seeing whales during the... - Seeing whales during the whale watching tour was an unforgettable experience! It was incredible to watch it move so gracefully in the ocean. The crew was friendly and made sure everyone got a good view. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).