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Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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View many varieties of whales which include the giant blue whale which is over 90 feet in length, humpback whales, gray whales, finback whales whales, several types of dolphin, seals, and other neat marine life.  Just outside of Newport Bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in southern California created to protect this rich ecosystem for future generations. The protected marine sanctuary covers over 15 miles and provides a haven for all marine creatures including whales and dolphin.  With such amazing habitat for mammals so close to Newport Bay, whale watching cruises of 2-2.5 hours is all that is needed for viewing these giants. Newport Landing offers multiple whale watching cruises daily and with a 96% success rate viewing whales and/or dolphins, almost every trip will have viewing opportunities.

*New is a brand new double decker whale watching catamaran with bow seating, upper and lower deck 360 views, and much more.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum drinking age is 21 years

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

A maximum of 20 people per booking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Landing and facility fees

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Food and drinks

What To Expect

Select from several whale watching cruise times daily and year-round. Our whale watching & dolphin cruises view giant blue whales, finback whales, gray whales, humpback whales, minke whales, several species of dolphin and more.

Options

9am Departure

Tour departs at 9am

2:30pm Departure

Tour departs at 2:30pm

Mid Day Departures

Mid Day Departure: Tour departs at 1:00pm or 12pm

12pm Departure

12:00pm Departure: Tour departs at 12:00pm

Reviews

4.09

202 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • 1K dolphins raced along the boat. Truly amazing

    Kathy D,

    May 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour was amazing and staff very knowledgeable. They have a biologist in board to explain things and we met with a pod of 1K dolphins that swam with us for Miles. Then a feed ball of fish formed and that was soo cool to watch as they fed. Nice bar to get beverages and staff were wonderful. Highly recommend

  • We got put on an earlier...

    Lisa C,

    May 3, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    We got put on an earlier boat, which was great. However, we didn’t see any marine life. The inside seating in the bar area was fantastic, particularly because it was a cold, rainy day.

  • It was very nice. Not too...

    Abigail B,

    Apr 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was very nice. Not too crowded. The captain went out of his way to be patient when a whale and baby was seen even though it extended our time.

  • Exploration of mammals

    Katherine D,

    Apr 21, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    It’s exciting and relaxing, looking for mammals from the big oven. Dress comfy and warm. Bring binoculars, cameras.

  • Missed the cruise

    KIARA L,

    Apr 20, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    I couldn’t reach the vendor to find the location in time. We came from two hours away and arrived at 7:02pm. Therefore, we missed the cruise

From USD 36

4.09
202 reviews
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