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• We went February 20,...

  Isaiah G,,Feb 21, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We went February 20, 2026, and we seen three gray whale the instructor was amazing along with the captain shorty and host

• Delighted to See Grey Whales

  290marlenea,,Feb 21, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We enjoyed our experience seeing grey whales for first time and although we only saw one whale up close, we saw several from afar. The driver did everything he could in search of as many whales as possible. Be prepared for cool and warm conditions i.e. hat, jacket, etc. Dress in layers with a rainproof jacket.

• Do not book - lack of business integrity

  katherinewN1393YL,,Feb 14, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  Do not book with them. They cancelled at the time of check in when everyone was already there. Nobody got any communication that it was cancelled and most folks had driven several hours to come here. Refused to give a refund, only a future voucher, which doesn’t make sense if you don’t live in the area.

• Unfortunately disappointing

  1RebeccaM1,,Feb 8, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  The tour left an hour late without notifying us. They knew the previous tour would be coming back late, so why didn't they let us know? I sat on top in the VIP session. I brought gloves, down coat, wool hat and a small blanket, and even inside the shelter, it was freezing. Not the tour operator's fault. The seas were high. In the shelter was a water cooler that fell on me since it wasn't tied down, even though the crew knew the seas would be rocky. The naturalist didn't share much. It took us an hour to get to where they last saw whales. He could have helped us pass this boring time by sharing info about the Monterey Bay Canyon or sea life. We saw two spouts and the backs of the two whales. Again, not the tour operator's fault. But the naturalist told me the whales really don't start coming to Monterey Bay until late February. So why does the tour operator even have trips knowing it will be disappointing and prompt reviews like this? On the way back, I went downstairs to the enclosed area to get out of the cold. I was surprised how close the benches facing each other were. It didn't look like it would be comfortable for the 3-hour trip. I drove to Salinas the week before to take the morning tour, and stayed in a hotel so I would be on time. The night before, they canceled, but it was too late to cancel my hotel. So if you book this, call and ensure they already have enough people booked for it to be a go. I've been on other whale watching trips in Monterey Bay and I'm afraid this one wasn't up to snuff.

• WTF that was a waste of time

  Chris C,,Feb 1, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  Make sure the trip is actually available before you buy tickets ,stand at the dock and be told by the ships crew that that time slot hasn’t been available for a long time

• Buyer beware.

  Duarte F,,Jan 5, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  I would never use viator again. I thought I was buying a Monterey whale watching tour, but what they sold me was a Moss Landing whale watching tour. Completely different city. Since we werent in Moss Landing we could not make the tour. AND I am out a little under $400.

• Deceptive advertising waited longer whales never came out and in the pictures they are seen jumping and posing

  Hans Z,,Jan 2, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  2.00

  I really expected more. I didn't like it. You travel from another country hoping to take some pictures or at least see them. Far away but neither is met, then he has been No taste that he came to waste time spending money and there yesterday cold.

• great experience, well worth it.

  Alan H,,Jan 1, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  we had a great time. We saw several whales, one or two fairly close up. Very knowledgeable tour guide.

• Beautiful whales and friendly service

  Amber P,,Dec 28, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Whale watching experience was easy and fun, kids has a good time and we saw several whales and birds. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Only not great part is lots of people were vomiting, so not so pleasant. Not the tour operators fault.

• Good whale watching experience

  Relax813057,,Dec 15, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Large comfortable ship, knowledgeable staff. Had a very good experience. My only wish would be for them to have electronic seasickness bands for rental instead of the elastic wrist bands with buttons

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