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
703 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent whale-watching
JonathanL162,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Excellent. Great humpback whales. Excellent knowledge from the guide. Also, nicely earned that there could be motion sickness as expected. Suggestion for future trips: Please inform the clients, that they should let young children and shorter young adults towards the front, so that they get a better view. In everyone’s excitement, everyone crowds to the front, and will block the children and shorter young adults from seeing the whales, which is quite distressing for them - as they feel ignored and that they are missing out. Also, consider playing the whale calls from underwater for a more immersive experience.
They called to check when...
Benjamin H,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00They called to check when we were late, super friendly crew saw tons of whales great experience! Thank you
Bad experience
Salonik R,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00It makes you puke and gave you a very bad day. Didn't see any whale these ppl are just interested in your money
Whale Watching at Monterey Bay
hsiaochun L,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was my first time and it was the best experience. Melissa the instructor gave hs very informative and clear information about whales, whales behaviors and sea lions behaviors. We saw so many groups of humpback whales for over 2 hours. I couldn't believe it. It was a very wonderful experience!!
It was great!
nicolelN50WT,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful and friendly crew! We saw a group of humpbacks and some Risso dolphins. Our naturalist was great and came out near the end of the tour to answer any questions anyone had. Highly recommend 😊
Great morning to see Whales-!
OnAir752339,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We throughly enjoyed the whale watching on the Princess Monterey, crew and naturalist were fantastic. We got some great pictures to share with family!
Whales and waves
Gordon M,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from 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.
This tour is overrated
Voyager52882204092,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00After seeing other reviews and pictures we had high hopes of seeing whales in action and in plenty, but we had a rather disappointing tour. We have been on other whale watching tours and know what good looks like. We only had 25-30 mins of very sparse whale watching after which we turned back, most of the time was spent getting to the Moss Landing area and back. Whale sightings were very few, like the same 1-2 whales surfacing and putting out spouts, and one here and there spouting from very far away. We saw groups of sealions, it was nice but in Monterey you see them all over the place even without a tour. This tour is grossly overrated. The company has 'technically' shown us whales so there was no retour offered either.
Worth the trip!
Explore313308,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My first whale watch since I do get sea sickness, but happy to say it was worth it! The crew advised me how to prepare for seasickness by staying in the back of boat and taking some ginger before we left! Our naturalist was informative and friendly! The whales showed up and put on a show for us breaching and flapping their tails and fins! Great experience!
Great experience
tafuchs,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a mother-daughter trip and it was outstanding! We had a whale just hanging out under our boat and popping up on either side for the longest time. It was unbelievable! We also saw whales breach 3 times, up close and personal. We enjoyed the entire trip!
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