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
Sea Goddess Whale Watching
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 Cruise
Whale Watching -VIP Upper Deck
Reviews
298 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Humpback whales galore
Delma D,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00A beautiful day on the bay surrounded by breaching whales and lots of sea birds. A great crew and clean ship. Super efficient. The naturalist who narrated the trip was proficient, easy to understand, and flexible.
The woman in the ticketing trailer ruined it for my group!
Malcolm P,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
2.00Unfortunately, the woman in the ticketing trailer had a negative impact on our excursion. She was snappy, rude, and had a stinking attitude from hello. We actually wanted to buy sweatshirts and binoculars, and more but she was so rude that we decided not to. In fact, if our group hadn't come so far for this experience, or had more time built into this trip, we would have turned around and went elsewhere. We were a group of four that went out August 16th, at 9:30am.
Good wild operator will...
HansChiaChang Y,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good wild operator will have passion in the same cause for protection of wildlife. The captain and team is sensitive to preserve the native behavior in Monterey bay.
Best whale watching cruise
Cindy S,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00We saw spouts of st least 15 whales, saw most of them breach the water. Great pictures! Best whale watching tour we’ve ever been on. It was chilly, so make sure you’re wearing plenty of clothes.
Bring a sweater and maybe...
Donna B,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Bring a sweater and maybe even a beanie. The experience is great, even if you are cold. We saw several whales and the crew were very good about sending your eyes in the right direction to see them as they came up for air.
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