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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $80.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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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)

CentralMNTouristGuy

Oct 2022

Excellent trip! Saw close to a dozen humpback whales, if not more. 3 or 4 whales breaching in spectacular fashion. Lots of wildlife, otters, sealions, a basking shark, birds on birds on birds. The boat is smaller, but nimble, which allowed for up close and personal views of the whales. The captain was skilled at navigating the ship to allow for excellent photo opportunities for all spectators. Ship seats about 35-50 people. Plenty of seating, an indoor cabin to warm up, bathroom on the ship. Highly recommended experience! I had a blast!

Kim_L

Oct 2022

Going whale watching has been on my bucket list for many years. This truly was an incredible expereince. Our crew was great, and this was one of the best days ever!

shannonpz

Oct 2022

Review from Mom: Our five year old son Adrian has been wanting to see whales since he could talk, and my inner child has longed to see them for 39 years. It’s been such a fantasy, that I felt nervous to actually go, for fear that it would be disappointing for those young ones, in addition to Grandma, Grandpa and Dad. After lots of blocks, we finally booked a trip and set out early to go. The trip was deeply healing for my inner child, was joyful for our family and brought the whales into our hearts forever. They were just right there, in their majesty and mystery, in their slow and deep time, with their joyful leaps and melancholic calls. Isiah and his gifted captain and crew opened our hearts the story of how hearing the whale’s voice struck humanity enough to save them from annihilation from the planet. His talks wove images of the immensity of the web of life which supports the whales, and us. He showed us carefully hand drawn diagrams to demonstrate his points. We all left feeling more whole and connected-in awe of the whales. I felt changed afterwards, and my husband remarked that for the team, every day must feel like heaven. I agree. Thank you Discovery Whale Watching, Isiah and team for the magical memories and for being advocates for the ocean. Review from Grandpa: Our family had a wonderful day of whale watching in Monterey Bay on Monday. Despite having lived in Pebble Beach for the past 30 years, the family had never ventured a whale watching trip. Of course, we were motivated to take our grandson, Adrian, and family on the adventure. Discovery promised whale sightings and we really didn’t know what to expect. My expectations were pretty low but they were greatly exceeded on the trip. We saw at least 20 humpback whales in various states of activity as well as a bunch of sea otters, seals and other creatures on the bay. The experience was enriched by our guide, Isaiah, who I assumed is a marine biologist. Isaiah provided the group with a wealth of knowledge regarding the whales. He told us about the whales’ migration habits and why they are here in Monterey for the winter predominantly to feed on the rich nutrients of sardine, plankton and the like that inhabit the bay. He relayed that the whales eat as much as 3,000 lbs of sardines/day prior to their return to the warmer waters of Mexico where they will breed and not eat again for at least 4-5 months. It was an amazing trip and all of us enjoyed it immensely made possible by Isaiah’s warm personality and enthusiasm for educating us about these whales. We’ll be back to do it again!

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Half-Day Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

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