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
Options
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Reviews
108 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!!
Monna O,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00This 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
1.00The 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
Your operator will cancel...
Lisa C,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00Your operator will cancel your expedition if there are not enough participants, which is what happened to us (we were offered a refund or a booking on a later expedition). But this was not the fault of the captain and crew, who were delightful.
Disappointed
Chris D,
Apr 29, 2025
- Viator
2.00If I had known the probability of seeing a whale was so low, I would have skipped it. We saw dolphins and the boat ride was fine, but users should understand there is probably a greater likelihood of nit seeing whales than seeing whales. They should change the name accordingly.
Excellent views of many...
WAYNE B,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00Excellent views of many dolphins and saw sea lions. No whales so that’s why it was a 4 not a 5 rating.
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