Newport Beach Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour
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67 Ratings
Newport Beach

Join us on the Newport Surfrider for an unforgettable journey, one of the finest RHIB (rigid-hulled inflatable boat) vessels in Newport Harbor. The captain boasts a two-decade stretch working on the water and is a certified naturalist. With a top-notch ship that can hit over 40+mph, we increase your odds of encountering marine life.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Newport Beach - Guests will be warmly welcomed aboard the Surfrider by our Coast Guard Licensed Captain and Certified Marine Naturalist. Enjoy a tour of Newport Harbor, followed by an exhilarating boat ride on the Pacific Ocean, exploring Newport, Laguna Beach, and Dana Point. The journey aims to discover the diverse marine mammals along our…
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What's Included
  • Thrilling 40 mph speed boat equipped with the latest technology
  • All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment onboard
  • Licensed Coast Guard captain at the helm
  • Certified marine naturalist to enhance your experience
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drink, bring anything you would like (cooler on board for use)
  • Gratuities, never mandatory however always always greatly appreciated by our crew.
Location
2751 West Coast Hwy
West Coast Highway
valet parking onsite or paid parking structure next door
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michael_z
Mar 22, 2026
Don’t pass this trip up! Worth every penny! - The trip started with great communication on where to meet and park. Justin our guide made the trip relaxed as he was easy going and really knows the area well! We saw so many dolphins along with great scenery of the next level real estate surrounding us. If you’re in Newport Beach this trip is a no brainer and a must! Request Justin if you’re looking for next level knowledge a relaxed trip and want to see the dolphins and whales! 10 out 10
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Jessica_j
Mar 15, 2026
We had a fun experience!... - We had a fun experience! We saw sea lions, dolphins, and a whale. The kids had a blast and Dustin was great. Highly recommend!
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Sarah_s
Jan 29, 2026
Wonderful experience. We... - Wonderful experience. We loved all the dolphins and sea lions. Perfect length and the guide was very knowledgeable
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Han
Jan 21, 2026
Dolphins galore! - Captain Dustin knew where to go to see dolphins. We estomated that there were about 500 dolphins inn the area. They were swimming right by the boat and leaping out of the waters, putting on a show for us. We also saw some sea lions very upclose. The boat is small and very fast, and very comfortable. The size of the boat was an advantage as it let us get very close to the dolphins. A wonderful experience, and we highly recommend it.
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Eugene
Aug 24, 2025
Unforgettable Dolphin Adventure! - Amazing experience! We saw hundreds of dolphins up close, and my wife and kids absolutely loved it. The boat ride was smooth, fast, and fun, and the captain shared great insights along the way. Truly unforgettable family adventure!
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P5969ftchristopherc
Jul 17, 2025
Best of all vacation experiences - I’ve got an hour of video surrounded by dolphins!! Probably the most memorable vacation I’ve ever had!! Absolutely amazing!!
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Anghuber75
Jun 23, 2025
A must do! - Great experience! Dustin (the captain) found many dolphins for us to see and a whale. He was so nice and shared facts with us about people and places in the area. My whole family loved it! Would definitely recommend.
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April_s
Jun 4, 2025
Absolutely AMAZING - Absolutely AMAZING experience! We got to see dolphins, whales, and sea lions. Dustin was great! Very informative and personable. Would highly recommend! To quote my 9 year old nephew "A 10/10 experience"
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Dgscow
Jun 3, 2025
Incredible Experience! - Our visit was incredible! You never know what wild life you'll see while boating, but Dustin found a super pod of common dolphins and we saw hundreds (or thousands) of dolphins in every direction! We also saw a few bottlenose dolphins and some sea lions as well. Dustin was also very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. The private tour was so much better than the other larger boats we saw on the water, and our kids, who can get motion sick, seemed to do better on this boat. We would definitely go again!
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Companion28495886586
Nov 17, 2024
Great trip! Don’t forget your layers this time of year. - Bumpy and breezy but sunny and fun! Our Captain Dustin was great: pointing out famous boats and houses. No whales but we did get to see sea lions. Great experience to get out on the water and see the coast.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).