Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

4.6 (221 Viator reviews) 2 hrs – 2 hrs 30 min Newport Beach area

Inside Galley Seating
Harbor seals at colony Laguna Beach coastline.
Our whale watching catamaran yacht off Laguna Beach.
Dolphins riding our wake
Breaching humpback whale off Newport Beach

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About this activity

Onboard our 50’ pristine Catamaran Yacht, our always low passenger capacity makes for an intimate at sea experience. The luxury whale watching cruises feature a perfect balance of gorgeous nautical details, and spacious viewing areas which allow you and your family to get up-close views of wild marine mammals including giant blue whales, humpback whales, mega pods of dolphin, and so much more. The unique 360-viewing walk around feature, allows for a perfect view from almost any vantage point onboard and means you’ll never miss a moment. Our favorite spot onboard is up front, where you can gaze down at bow riding dolphin, which will glide just below your feet on one of the dual bows, so close they are almost within arm’s reach!

Itinerary

  1. Balboa Fun Zone · 30 min

    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

  • Landing and facility fees

Not included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Binoculars
  • Parking

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End point: 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.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Arrive 1 hour or earlier during peak summer months for parking
  • Parking Fees located at Balboa Pier Municipal Lot and public lots
  • Trolley Information for the Balboa Peninsula can be found at the City of Newport Beach website
  • Trolley runs seasonally and not year round

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.6/5

221 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star177
  • 4 star22
  • 3 star9
  • 2 star4
  • 1 star9

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Newport Beach (Viator lists this tour under Newport Beach; it has no meeting-point coordinates).