Half-Day Whale Watching Tour From Monterey in Monterey & Carmel booking from $80.00

Half-Day Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

Overview

Embark on a 4-hour whale watching tour. All trips are narrated by a naturalist or marine biologist guide, who will also spend one on one time with guests while on deck. Professional photographers are often sent to capture the spectacular sights seen from on board and are available to offer tips for your own photography.

City: Monterey & Carmel

Wed 25 Sep

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Wed 25 Sep

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What's Included

Professional guide

Live commentary on board

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Warm layers are recommended
Sun protection, camera, binoculars, water, and snacks are recommended
If prone to motionsickness, please take precautionary measures and we also sell motion sickness remedies in the shop
DUE TO THE COVID19 SITUATION-All guests and crew are required to wear PPE/Masks in order to board the trip and throughout the entirety of the tour
We have limited capacity on our tours to ensure guests can maintain at least a 6 foot distance at all times
Increased cleaning/sanitiation procedures have been implemented in order to ensure the safety of all guests on board
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
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 (556)

Kevin_K

Jul 2022

Very educational. Our guide was very knowledgable. Crew was friendly! I would recommend this excursion while in Monterey. Bring a stocking hat and light gloves. This made the trip very comfortable. Some people had shorts on and not even a jacket--they looked miserable.

Racer70

Jul 2022

My 13 yr. old daughter and I did a 4 hour whale watching tour from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on July 5, 2022. The day was a bit overcast, which is very common in Monterey. We checked in and listened to a brief safety talk and then boarded the boat. We also took the motion sickness pills they provided. We never got sick! There were roughly 30 people or so on our boat. Another boat with Discovery Whale Watch just left the pier before our's with the same amount of people, so they are popular and busy. Each boat has a captain, a helper and a naturalist. The boat has a small "Head" or bathroom on board. You can also sit inside at the tables they have. Most people chose to sit outside. I prefer sitting outiside and feeling the wind and smelling the salt water in the air. We left the marina and saw a few seals on the way out into the Bay. It wasn't long until we saw our first humpback whales. We saw multiple "Mother" hump back whales and their calves. They were quite active and coming up out of the water. We did see the mother do a "vertical breach" completely out of the water, which was very cool. We saw a pod of Risso's Dolphins and a large Salmon Shark. After watching several mother whales and calves, we ventured further out into the bay towards the "Canyon". The naturalist on the boat was very experienced and explained what we were seeing. Unfortunately the visibility wasn't too good further out in the bay. We returned to the pier by the 1:00 pm ending time. The whole experience was very cool. You will see saw lots of whales and calves and probably some dolphins and a shark or two. They said it's rare to see an Orca or "Killer Whale", but they do commonly see White Sharks in the Bay. Due to federal law, the boats stay a clear distance from all whales and marine wildlife. However, occaisonally marine wildlife will come or appear close to the boat. Taking pictures with a regular cell phone camera is difficult and the pictures are not very good once you review them later. Additionally, whales move fast in and out of the water, so you may be better off enjoying everything rather than trying to get the "perfect" picture unless you have an expensive camera and telephoto lens and lots of patience on as moving boat. This experience is highly recommended for all ages and families. The crew is very professional and experienced, so you will be in good hands. Enjoy seeing the whales and anything else that you happen to see.

zhen5

Jul 2022

Fun. Enjoyed the sailing trip to see the whales and dolphins during the morning sail session. Friendly captain and the crew provided informative whale and ocean tidbits during the tour and answered many questions. Thanks to Zay for announcing when to get cameras ready for pictures. Very helpful to get many video shots of the whales. Happy to have had the pleasurable experience with Discovery Whale Watch.

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