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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

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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

4.64

667 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Humpbacks & Orchas

    Michael S,

    Oct 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We saw 6 humpbacks & an orcha with its baby. Water was rough, you might want a Dramamine. Great ride, very knowledgeable.

  • Great whale watching

    Katie M,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Amazing trip out of Monterey. We would highly recommend and would definitely do it again! We saw both Killer Whales and Humpback Whales

  • Great experience! Great guide!

    Kim W,

    Sep 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Would highly recommend! Went at 5 and was a beautiful boat ride. About an hour in saw a TON of orcas and humpback whales!

  • Clean boat and great...

    Russell A,

    Sep 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Clean boat and great crew. Got to see humpback whales up close. Was a great trip. Would definitely do this again.

  • Experience

    Rhonda C,

    Sep 22, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Being this was our first time the website said Killer Whales are present but after talking with the staff that was a long shot however we saw the humpback whales and we enjoyed it. We would have liked to be a bit closer seemed like when we spotted the whales the driver of the boat sped ahead of them rather than next to them making it hard to see them fully or their faces. We got a few videos and hope next time we will get better views. Otherwise we had a great time

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4.64
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