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Monterey Whale Watching Tour

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From USD 70

4.60
536 reviews
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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

What To Expect

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Monterey Bay

As one of the only places in the world to whale watch year-round, Monterey Bay is abundant with a huge diversity of sea life, and is at the top of many things to do in Monterey. As a protected marine sanctuary rich with nutrients, the Monterey Bay Submarine Canyon thrives with a bounty of breathtaking wildlife including Humpback Whales, Killer Whales, Gray Whales, Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, Risso Dolphins, Long Beaked Common Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin, Dall’s Porpoise, Mola Mola aka Ocean Sunfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, Sea Lions, Pelicans, Sea Otters and so much more! Board the 2 largest boats in the Monterey fleet the 110ft. Princess Monterey and the 100ft Atlantis Monterey. Limited VIP upper deck seating optional upgrade for an additional charge of $20 per person at time of check in if space is available.

3 hours•Admission Not Applicable

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Monterey Whale Watching Tour

Reviews

4.60

536 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Dress in layers and I was...

    Terry L,

    Jun 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Dress in layers and I was happy I brought ear plugs as it helped me from the cold wind blowing in my ears. I should have brought my binoculars.

  • Mommy whale and her little one

    Murielle L,

    Jun 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We're pretty sure we've seen whales, we've seen them, we've even seen a whale and its young

  • Beautiful sea walk

    Herve F,

    May 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Beautiful outing at sea, we saw several whales, unfortunately rough sea so a little seasick, but interesting experience

  • There was no experience

    Jenny M,

    May 14, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    We didn't arrive on time and lost the money and the first trip we didn't know where to park and because of the language I couldn't communicate

  • Great Experience !!

    Scott C,

    May 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Highly 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...

From USD 70

4.60
536 reviews
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