Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Overview
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We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer:
Two of the largest and most comfortable boats operating in Monterey – the 110 foot Princess Monterey and the 100 foot Atlantis Monterey.
Heated cabins with large windows for easy viewing and comfort in any weather.
Indoor and Outdoor seating with a 360-degree walk-around deck.
Optional VIP Upper Deck seating is available for an additional per person charge upon check in if space is available.
Vessels exceeding all United States Coast Guard safety requirements with full inspections and certifications.
Professional Marine Biologist and Naturalists to narrate the experience.
We cannot take children under 3 years old or pregnant women on our trips
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Can not take children under 3 years of age
Can not take pregnant women on our trips
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Restroom on board
We cannot take kids under 3 or pregnant women on our trips
Soda/Pop
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
VIP upper deck seating optional upgrade $20 per person at check in if space is available
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Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Reviews
513 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience !!
Scott C,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Highly recommend this whale watching trip ! We saw numerous humpback whales with sea lions. It's amazing to see them so close ! The narrator was very good. Will be back when visiting Monterey...
Wow! Lots of Sightings!!
Martha S,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was the most active whale watching adventure I’ve ever been on (been on 3). It was great. Not too crowded. Dress warm. She (the naturalist) did say it was an unusually active outing. Worth the money for sure.
Amazing experience
Lynn H,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Dress warmly, very breezy Amazing pictures opportunity Everyone has their own seat and you can move around the boat for the best views
Definitely Recommend!!!
Anna F,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was the most amazing experience !!!! we saw so many whales and some where jumping outside of the water!!! The crew was super friendly and was explaining everything! would definitely recommend, it was the highlight of our trip!!!
Thrilling and Glorious
Lisa C,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Do it! I brought my 9-yr old granddaughter from Half Moon Bay to Monterey just for the whale watching and it was wonderful. The at-the-dock team was friendly and the boat crew was warm and professional. The man that spoke over the PA and the senior deck hand were very knowledgeable about the whales and marine life in the bay. I highly recommend this adventure for everyone. The only caveat is that it really is more for children 7 and over, as the younger kids on the boat didn’t enjoy the cold air, the noise of the boat itself.
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