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3-Hour Monterey Bay Winter Whale-Watching Tour in California

3-Hour Monterey Bay Winter Whale-Watching Tour in California

Overview

Monterey Bay is the premier destination for whale watching all year. Your daily 3-hour, whale watch trip is narrated by a marine biologist or naturalist who provides educational and interesting information about whales, dolphins, and a wide variety of marine wildlife. In addition to teaching you about the wildlife, your marine biologists and naturalists will provide information about the natural history of the local area and talk about conservation.

City: Monterey & Carmel

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $70.00

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Mon 23 Sep

Starting at $70.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Coffee and/or Tea

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (145)

Katie H

Nov 2020

I must say, when you aren't from around here and google "whale watching tours" and a LOT all pop up next to each other, it's a tough pick. I did my research and am SO GLAD I did! This being my first whale watching tour, I was unsure what to expect, but I walked away at the end more than satisfied. I felt like I learned more, definitely saw what I came for and also felt like I was on a boat with a bunch of my buddies. The crew (shoutout Isaiah, Kevin and captain Danny) were the absolute best! They chatted with everyone and got to know us all. I loved the casual conversations and how comfortable it was (it wasn't some "uppity" boat ride where you stay in your seat and keep quiet). On our trip we saw Harbor Seals, Dolphins, and Humpback Whales! So freaking awesome! I loved that they used everyone on board to help be spotters (I started getting pretty good at it). I loved how it wasn't super crowded on board and it was just wonderful. Minus the chill (if you're sweating back on the dock, don't let that fool you- bring gloves and a heavy jacket for the ride back), I could've stayed out there all day. The tour is all ages friendly, and you can bring food and drink aboard and they also sell drinks (hot cocoa, coffee, alcohol). The crew was also nice (I guess they have to be) when it comes to people getting sick. They cleaned up fast and were very attentive. We had a few "man down"s, but no big deal. They are also huge into protecting the beautiful species that live in the ocean and were able to stop and pick a Mylar balloon out of the water during our tour, to avoid it being eaten by some poor unsuspecting creature. Gave me more respect for them for not just being about the money, but for protecting these magnificent creatures. I cannot stress how much you need to choose this tour! The boat is even super nice (facilities on board if needed), and just felt like a day out on the water with friends. I'm envious of their jobs. Definitely using them next time I'm on this side of the country again.

zimw99

Nov 2020

We had great fun today and saw Humpback whales feeding. The crew was wonderful. They took us to the right spots and let us know about what we're seeing. They made sure that everyone followed Covid-19 rules.

sara932

Nov 2020

We came here on Sunday and loved how knowledgeable the staff were. We spent the day chasing orcas and it was a wonderful experience to see them in nature. The staff also took the time to pick up balloons that have landed in the ocean from people releasing them into the air and I have to say that I was quite impressed by that. They really love their job and the entire experience was very no frills and seamless, highly recommend!