Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Overview
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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!
Additional Info
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.
What‘s Included
Landing and facility fees
Alcoholic Beverages
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Binoculars
Parking
What To Expect
Balboa Fun Zone
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.
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Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Reviews
138 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Captain Larry is very...
Jon D,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Captain Larry is very knowledgeable when it comes to wildlife in the ocean and surrounding coastal area.
Highly Recommend- Whole party was still talking about the experience days later
Julie S,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Captain did a wonderful job of setting passengers up for success in viewing animals. You may not see whales but the dolphins alone made the trip worth it. And the sea lions 🐬🦭 Perfect length of time on the water and group size. Snacks available for purchase on the boat.
Very Nice Experience
Michele P,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s a good tour with fewer people onboard, which is really nice. We saw dozens of dolphins and several seals, but alas, no whales. We loved the female captain and the cute male bartender, who did a nice job with the full bar.
Stunning Sunset Cruise on Comfortable Craft
Anna D,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This whale watching experience exceeded my expectations. The boat was comfortable with indoor and outdoor seating options and snacks and drinks available for purchase. The captain of the boat made every effort to ensure we saw whales and dolphins. We were able to see a blue fin whale and many dolphins during our excursion. The captain shared facts about the sea life in the area. The stunning sunset on the glassy waters of the Pacific made the experience truly spectacular. Highly recommend!
Amazing experience!
Hannah A,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great activity for my family visiting! The weather was beautiful and we got to see so many amazing animals. We first saw a whale, then a pod of dolphins, and even sea lions! The captain and crew was fantastic and very knowledgeable of the animals. Would highly recommend recommended! FYI- I would try and go earlier in the day if it could possibly get windy. This will affect your trip so plan accordingly.
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