We drove down to Monterey from SFO to catch up with the morning whale watch. The experience is worth it. Next time will grab a bite as nothing is open at the pier at 9 in the morning to eat.
We had a wonderful crew in Isaiah and Kevin with us. Isaiah is a trained marine biologist, knowledgeable, can hare with you amazing insights about the sea and sea beings if yu care to find out. He is also playing a band.
We saw at least 20-30 humpbacks in our trip on a calm morning, everywhere there were whales. Some croissing us right next to the boat to check us out many hunting on the anchovies schools in groups. On our way back caught up with Risso dolphins.Large and different.
They have complimentary hot drinks on board and snacks you can buy but not sold agressively. Professional and dpoing what they know best, get you to see and know about whales.