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Ultimate Whale and Dolphin Watching in Newport Beach, 6 person maximum

Ultimate Whale and Dolphin Watching in Newport Beach, 6 person maximum

Overview

Welcome to East Meets West Whale Watching with Capt. Nick - Enjoy the Ultimate Whale and Dolphin Watching tour in Newport Beach, CA.

Get ready for an intimate experience with some of nature’s most fantastic wildlife. Aboard Newport Beach's most advanced whale and dolphin watching vessel, we limit our trips to 6 passenger(s) per boat which allows us to provide the Personal Attention and Comfort you deserve. Our new boats are extremely quiet, enabling us to stealthily approach and bring you a front-row seat to these spectacular mammals without disturbing them in their natural habitat.

Departing from beautiful Balboa Island in Newport Beach, you will explore the wildlife-rich waters of Orange County, a superhighway for whales and dolphins year-round. See whales and dolphins in their natural migratory path. Creating lifetime memories, one trip at a time!

City: Newport Beach

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $99.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $99.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not recommended for pregnant travelers in their 3rd trimester
If you have any serious physical injuries/impairments/surgeries, please consult physician prior to making reservation
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Our crew is fully vaccinated on all of our boats. We always have face coverings available out of consideration for our guests. Guests are welcome to request captain to wear a face covering.

What To Expect

Balboa Island

Balboa Island is a harborside community located in Newport Beach, California, accessible to the public via bridge, ferry and several public docks. The community is surrounded by a paved concrete boardwalk open to pedestrian traffic, designated as a public walking trail by the city.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (24)

davidkC3769LI

Mar 2019

We have been out with Captain Nick probably ten times photographing dolphins. He is incredibly knowledgeable of the local marine life and just a super chill dude to hang with. He goes out of his way to find exactly what you're looking for. We have been with him on regular tours and private tours, all fantastic experiences. Highly recommended!

marilynjayne

Dec 2018

Wow! Our group (3 adults, one 13-year-old and 3-year-old) had a blast on our 3pm private tour with Capt. Nick. We saw hundreds of dolphins (insane!) and six whales, which was a first for all of us. It was really something. My son loved the speed of the boat (he was screaming with laughter!!) and it was so beautiful to watch the sun setting toward the end of the tour. A really magical experience. Thank you, Nick!

CEAShort

Oct 2018

We took a private tour with Captain Nick on May 31, 2018 and it was an incredible experience! We kicked it off immediately with a mega pod of 500-1000 common dolphins. They surrounded our boat and swam with us forever! It was unreal!! My son just turned 4 at the time and has an obsession with ocean life, especially whales. We hadn’t spotted one and Capt. Nick stayed out a bit longer to make sure we saw one... a giant 65’ fin whale in its natural environment. The second largest of all whales! My son STILL tells everyone (whether they ask or not) that we went whale watching with Capt. Nick and saw a fin whale and common dolphins. We wrapped it up with a cute group of sea lions who were sunbathing. Overall, this was beyond all expectations! Capt. Nick is awesome with kids and we could not have hoped for a better day on the water! Can’t wait to go back!!