Supreme 2hr Whale/Dolphin Watching Newport Beach, 6 person max
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Welcome to East Meets West Whale Watching with Capt. Nick - Enjoy the Ultimate Whale and Dolphin Watching tour in Newport Beach, CA.
Get ready for an intimate experience with some of nature’s most fantastic wildlife. Aboard Newport Beach's most advanced whale and dolphin watching vessel, we limit our trips to 6 passenger(s) per boat which allows us to provide the Personal Attention and Comfort you deserve. Our new boats are extremely quiet, enabling us to stealthily approach and bring you a front-row seat to these spectacular mammals without disturbing them in their natural habitat.
Departing from beautiful Balboa Island in Newport Beach, you will explore the wildlife-rich waters of Orange County, a superhighway for whales and dolphins year-round. See whales and dolphins in their natural migratory path. Creating lifetime memories, one trip at a time!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not recommended for pregnant travelers in their 3rd trimester
If you have any serious physical injuries/impairments/surgeries, please consult physician prior to making reservation
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Transportation to/from attractions
What To Expect
Newport Beach
Newport Beach, located in Orange County of Southern California, is a haven for marine wildlife including whales, dolphins, sea lions, and so much more!
Balboa Island
After your tour, enjoy a Ghirardelli chocolate dipped strawberry at Balboa Island berries, or head to Marine Ave for an iconic Balboa bar. Perfect way to end a breathtaking day on the water!
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Supreme 2hr Whale/Dolphin Watching Newport Beach, 6 person max
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was such a great...
Mariam B,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was such a great experience. We seen whales, dolphins and seals. Captain Nick was amazing! Highly recommend
Fun time
JILL F,
Dec 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00Great experience. We have been whale watching before so knew what to expect. The small boat with limited people is a must. Nick was a great captain. Saw whales feeding and did not have to go far out. The dolphins stole the show. Fun day. We did the 11:30 tour and it was very successful with all the different wildlife. Would recommend for anyone.
Best Sea Excursion Ever!
Janice F,
Jul 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was the most amazing experience ever! Captain Nick knew just where to go and what to say. He was very knowledgeable about sea life, and about history of the area. Although we didn’t see whales that day, we got to be in the midst of a pod of about 200 dolphins! It was amazing!
Incredible trip that was WELL beyond our expectations! Must do!
Richard K,
Nov 27, 2023
- Viator
5.00Wow. Captain Nick was incredible. We knew we weren't taking this trip during the "prime" season.. but Nick and his tour were beyond anything we could've hoped for. The boat is incredibly comfortable - super smooth and super dry.. we saw TONS of dolphins surrounding the boat throughout the trip.. and we had multiple whale sightings! In addition, we saw the more standard larger boats out there with us but WAY farther away from the action.. this was super close, intimate, and Nick's knowledge and education gave us an incredibly rich experience! Must do, and will do this again soon with other friends!
Amazing !!!
Blanca H,
Jul 25, 2023
- Viator
5.00Tour was amazing and so was our guide, Capt. Nick. We saw blue whales and some dolphins. It was very exciting to see marine wildlife in their natural habitat and learn more of the local marine life. The small boat was a plus , we were able to get to the whales faster and see the dolphins up close. Awesome experience!!!
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