Monterey Whale Watching Tour
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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
615 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing trip -...
Gemma H,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00Amazing trip - professional, safe, friendly and we saw so much wildlife including whales, dolphins and jellies. A nice big boat which we were glad of especially as so many people got sea sick on board. It's a long way out and our trip was slightly impacted by having children with us that didn't fare well on the waves! Not the operators fault and they supported those not feeling great very well. Do keep it in mind though if you're thinking of going with children.
Great guys who were super...
Rohit L,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great guys who were super friendly and passionate about what they were doing. Would 100% recommend. We saw a lot of whales surrounded by sea lions
Lots of sightings,...
Andrrew L,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lots of sightings, enjoyed the comentary from the naturalist. I especially enjoyed the fact that the ship had a good sound system making her comments loud enough to hear and totally understandable.
Amazing!
Danielle T,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Honestly one of the most breath taking experiences of my life. There were like 15 humpbacks out and it was amazing!
Great one. Consider good timing and weather!
Akshay A,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alright, Experience is great - you get to see the whales. So I want to rate it 5star right there. Some things to note are - Account for good Weather - Try to go when its sunny. I can imagine how cool it would have been with sun up clear providing the heat when its cold breeze on the ship. (I did my chatGPT research and got an idea that earlier the better, and ships are more stable and all. I took the 10am one and 12pm is when it was going to be sunny) So things like that... Dont forget jacket / or even a shawl to sit on outside of the cabin. Thats it.
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