Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Overview
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Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey Bay Canyon, one of the largest underwater canyons in the world! This nutrient-rich zone attracts all types of marine life, making Moss Landing the best place for whale watching tours in the entire Monterey Bay. With many migratory whales, we’re able to offer guaranteed whale sightings year-round.
Since we our tours depart out of Moss Landing – Less Travel Time than Monterey wharf departures, and More Whale Watching Time!
The Biggest & Nicest Boats on Monterey Bay with 360 Degree walk around deck, interior cabin with windows and clean bathrooms
Premium VIP Upper Deck seating available (best for viewing)
Favorite Whale Watching Tour by both locals and tourists
Marine Biologist Tour Guides to narrate your experience
FREE parking on street if available
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No walkers or wheelchairs allowed for safety reasons
Not Available for infants or children under 3 years old due to safety reasons
All passengers must be able to support themselves with both hands at all times with the motion of the boat
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Monterey Bay is California’s best location for viewing humpback whales, killer whales a.k.a. orcas, gray whales, blue whales, great white sharks and the abundance of marine species including dolphins, jellyfish and mola mola, which call the Pacific Ocean home. Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises you a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, at the mouth of the Monterey Bay Canyon, one of the largest underwater canyons in the world! The canyon is a nutrient-rich zone that attracts all types of marine life, making Moss Landing the best place for whale watching tours in the entire state of California, and Monterey Bay including San Francisco. In fact, the Monterey Bay is home to resident whales & dolphins and visited by so many migratory whales that we’re able to offer guaranteed whale sightings year-round. Plan your day!
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Restroom on board
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Soda/Pop
Options
Whale Watching -VIP Upper Deck
Whale Watching Cruise
Reviews
324 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do!
Debbie R,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable staff. We had 5 whale sitings on my trip. One came right next to the side of our boat. A must if you are in Monterey. Definitely take seasickness medicine, as the swells are big. They sell it at the ticket desk.
cancelled
kennethrA1129BM,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The trip was cancelled due to insufficient passengers
Buyer beware
Bola A,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00This tour was canceled less than 24 hours before departure. We flew in from Chicago and Texas and based hotel logistics around this tour. The last minute cancellation was not appreciated. Additionally, I called the number twice and no one answered the phone. There was an earlier tour that you could’ve asked us if we wanted to be accommodated on. This was extremely poor customer service. And my refund has not been issued.
We went February 20,...
Isaiah G,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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
5.00We 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
1.00Do 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
1.00The 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
1.00Make 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
1.00I 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
2.00I 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.
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