Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

Overview

View many varieties of whales which include the giant blue whale which is over 90 feet in length, humpback whales, gray whales, finback whales whales, several types of dolphin, seals, and other neat marine life. Just outside of Newport Bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in southern California created to protect this rich ecosystem for future generations. The protected marine sanctuary covers over 15 miles and provides a haven for all marine creatures including whales and dolphin. With such amazing habitat for mammals so close to Newport Bay, whale watching cruises of 2-2.5 hours is all that is needed for viewing these giants. Newport Landing offers multiple whale watching cruises daily and with a 96% success rate viewing whales and/or dolphins, almost every trip will have viewing opportunities.
*New is a brand new double decker whale watching catamaran with bow seating, upper and lower deck 360 views, and much more.

City: Newport Beach

Mon 21 Jul

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Starting at $36.00

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Mon 21 Jul

Starting at $36.00

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What's Included

Landing and facility fees

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available
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
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A maximum of 20 people per booking

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (174)

SARAVANAKUMAR_S

May 2019

It was just good cruise and not a wow thing to do. Probably you should remove Whale watching if there aren't any whales around and just keep it simple with Dolphin. Its kind of misleading. Also when i booked the ticket using viator.com the instruction for the direction to newport landing say it as direction to "our parking garage". Also doesnt mention about the parking fee. So for any tourist visiting, purchasing the ticket from viator, they are not aware about additional fee like parking. Or the direction instruction is misleading. Its additional $20 for parking fee.

Passport16491842072

Apr 2019

Don't forget to take some Dramamine! There are few things worse than feeling sea sick! I had never been without my sea legs before so it took me by suprise, however the crew were so nice about it, they suggesed the best place on the boat so I could get some relief. On our trip there was a photographer who offered his beautifully taken captures of the whales and dolphins we saw but that I was unable to snap while ill. There was also Marine Biologists aboard, she gave my one and three year olds a quick lesson about the Grey Whales. It was a beautiful day, and we did see two adult whales and one baby whale, but the dolphins were much more exciting to watch. Don't forget a jacket even on warm days, it is quite chilly onbord.

Daniel R

Apr 2019

We saw a pod of about 250 dolphins as well as many sea lions and a few seals. Crew was very friendly, did the tour with my 7 year old son and 4 year old daughter and they had a great time. Definitely would recommend this trip