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Monterey Whale Watching Tour

4.7 (931 Viator reviews) 2 hrs – 3 hrs Monterey & Carmel area

Breaching Orca
Monterey Whale Watching Tour, photo 2
Breaching Humpback
Sunset with the whales
Risso's Dolphins

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About this activity

We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer:

Two of the largest and most comfortable boats operating in Monterey – the 110 foot Princess Monterey and the 100 foot Atlantis Monterey.

Heated cabins with large windows for easy viewing and comfort in any weather.

Indoor and Outdoor seating with a 360-degree walk-around deck.

Optional VIP Upper Deck seating is available for an additional per person charge upon check in if space is available.

Vessels exceeding all United States Coast Guard safety requirements with full inspections and certifications.

Professional Marine Biologist and Naturalists to narrate the experience.

We cannot take children under 3 years old or pregnant women on our trips

Itinerary

  1. Monterey Bay · 180 min

    As one of the only places in the world to whale watch year-round, Monterey Bay is abundant with a huge diversity of sea life, and is at the top of many things to do in Monterey. As a protected marine sanctuary rich with nutrients, the Monterey Bay Submarine Canyon thrives with a bounty of breathtaking wildlife including 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 Otters and so much more! Board the 2 largest boats in the Monterey fleet the 110ft. Princess Monterey and the 100ft Atlantis Monterey. Limited VIP upper deck seating optional upgrade for an additional charge of $20 per person at time of check in if space is available.

What's included

  • Restroom on board

Not included

  • We cannot take kids under 3 or pregnant women on our trips
  • Soda/Pop
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • VIP upper deck seating optional upgrade $20 per person at check in if space is available

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

PARKING INSTURCTIONS-GPS ADDRESSES TO PARKING AREAS WATERFRONT LOT 245 WASHINGTON ST. MONTEREY HERITAGE HARBOR PARKING GARAGE 100 PACIFIC ST. MONTEREY You will walk down the wharf with the shops and restaurants, we are the yellow building toward the end of the wharf.

End point: PARKING INSTURCTIONS-GPS ADDRESSES TO PARKING AREAS WATERFRONT LOT 245 WASHINGTON ST. MONTEREY HERITAGE HARBOR PARKING GARAGE 100 PACIFIC ST. MONTEREY You will walk down the wharf with the shops and restaurants, we are the yellow building toward the end of the wharf.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Can not take children under 3 years of age
  • Can not take pregnant women on our trips

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.7/5

931 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star762
  • 4 star101
  • 3 star25
  • 2 star17
  • 1 star26

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