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 allowed
Not Available for infants or children under 3 years old due to safety reasons
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Restroom on board
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Soda/Pop
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!
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Whale Watching -VIP Upper Deck
Whale Watching Cruise
Reviews
280 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical!!
Amanda C,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We love it! Got to see 10+ backhump whales and 2 dolphins as well!!! It was magical when the first whale came out. Juliet was great and so fun.
Hump Back Whale
Kate C,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic! Saw several groups of whales. We only got to see one whale breech but it was a wonderful experience
Amazing trip. First time...
Erica M,
Mar 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing trip. First time whale watching and we were not disappointed. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We can’t wait to go back during the summer.
AMAZING! first the staff...
Lilly S,
Feb 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00AMAZING! first the staff was very friendly, informative! We told the tour from Moss Landing at 9:30am. The weather was wonderful, a little chilly… the AMAZING part we go to see humpback whales during our trip! The captain made sure we were able to get as close as possible for us to enjoy these wonderful mammals but keeping a safe distance! We paid to sit on the top deck which was wonderful to enjoy the Sun and the view! In addition to seeing whales we saw sea lions, otters, seals, and many birds! Leaving from Moss landing was very easy, parking was only 14.00, and upon your return there are wonderful restaurants you to enjoy lunch right on bay! I would definitely do the tour again! ~Lilly from Whittier CA
We saw lots of whales!
Heather W,
Feb 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00We did an early Sunday morning (9:30) VIP tour. I loved that it wasn’t as crowded as the later tour and being upstairs made it much easier to move from side to side as whales were spotted. (Captain seemed to like to keep the whales on the right for our trip) The crew was courteous and knowledgable. This is off season and we were still able to have quite a few sightings.
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