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
What To Expect
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.
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Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Reviews
696 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Whales and waves
Gordon M,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Take Dramamine an hour before! Bring a warm jacket, it gets cold off the coast. Wish I had brought binoculars. Saw many whales, worthwhile experience. Don’t expect to see them for over an hour into trip was our experience. My better half got seasick.
Very exciting and...
mariac s,
Oct 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very exciting and informative tour of Monterey Bay. We would highly recommend it to first time visitors in this area
The naturalist who...
Heather W,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00The naturalist who narrated the trip was very knowledgeable and helped point out wildlife as she saw it in the water. Not as many whales as I had hoped to see but enough. The sea otters frolicking in the water were delightful.
We had a great time. We...
Eddie B,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time. We didn’t see any whales for the first hour + but then we came across a group of humpbacks and they put on a show for us. We paid extra for the upper-deck access and I thought it was worth it. It was a great experience!
Wonderful trip!
Julie F,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very nice-I was worried about getting seasick but was very prepared and felt fine. Saw at least 15 humpback whales-book this trip and you can’t go wrong!
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