The Pacifica is newly refurbished & is perfect for whale watching. Lots of padded seating on deck & cozy booths inside. Our trip was no where near capacity so we felt safe & comfortable. We've been whale watching several times in Monterey with different companies on different boats & don't have a bad thing to say about any of them. Discovery really stands out because our captain, Rod & deckhand/naturalist, Andrew are welcoming, friendly, & knowledgeable. Their easy-going attitude & love of the ocean made us feel like they invited us for a day on the water. We saw three grey whales & so many sea lions & otters! The water was so clear & still while we were waiting for the whales resurface we saw many sea nettle jellyfish float on by. I can't wait until we cruise with them again!