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.

30 minutes•Admission Included

Options

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

Reviews

4.56

121 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Do it
Stephanie F,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was such a fun adventure. We were lucky enough to see a large pod of common dolphins as well as a whale. While the whale didn’t breach, it was fun to see even a little bit and track it. The crew made the whole experience fun. Would recommend.
3 minutes late.
Mark J,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
1.00
It's impossible to park any where near the location. We called for help and were told to "just keep looking". We arrived 3 minutes late and the boat had already left. Leave LOTS of extra time. No refund issued. Only option was another date and we were leaving the next day.
thousands of dolphins in stampede was still well worth the trip
Maria G,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
we were advised that even if we had great weather , finding the whales will still be challenging. Our captain tried his best to give us something to look forward to.
Great experience!!
Monna O,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was amazing! Easy booking and great experience overall! The crew was friendly and the captain was entertaining and knowledgeable! We will do this again!
Not like advertised
Shaquana C,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
1.00
The Captain came out to greet us in line. Not friendly and disappointed it was only 6 of us. He then went on immediately stating we probably will end up turning around due to wind One man crew. No personal experience ie...like a tour guide. The boat was not luxury at all We returned offered tickets for another day. The captain said its better in the mornings thats the best time not 3pm end of tour