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Home/Destinations/Newport Beach/Whale Watching

Whale-Watching Cruises

A year-round wildlife show: cruises head offshore from Newport Harbor to see dolphins, sea lions and whales — grey whales in winter and spring, blue and humpback whales in summer. Newport is one of the best whale-watching spots in California.

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Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
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Newport Beach
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
4.4(1,051)·2h 15min
from$33$39/ person
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Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Newport Beach
Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
4.2(240)·2 hours
from$39/ person
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Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
−15%
Newport Beach
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
4.6(215)·2h–2h 30min
from$59$69/ person
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Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Newport Beach
5.0(71)·2h 30min
from$425/ person
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Historic Newport Harbor Boat Tours
Newport Beach
Historic Newport Harbor Boat Tours
5.0(38)·2 hours
from$379/ person
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Segway Tours
Newport Beach
Segway Tours
4.7(29)·1–2 hours
from$90/ person
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Shared San Diego Tour from South Orange County
Newport Beach
Shared San Diego Tour from South Orange County
5.0(7)·8–10 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
45ft Exotic Sport Yacht Private Tour In Newport Beach
Newport Beach
45ft Exotic Sport Yacht Private Tour In Newport Beach
5.0(2)·2 hours
from$1,550/ person
via Viator
Shared San Diego Tour From South Orange County
Newport Beach
Shared San Diego Tour From South Orange County
5.0(2)·10 hours
from$150/ person
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Self-Guided Orange County Driving Tour from Huntington Beach
Newport Beach
Self-Guided Orange County Driving Tour from Huntington Beach
5.0(1)·3–4 hours
from$15/ person
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Private Full day Los Angeles Tour from Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Private Full day Los Angeles Tour from Newport Beach
9 hours
from$161/ person
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From Orange County Coastal Sightseeing Day Tour
Newport Beach
From Orange County Coastal Sightseeing Day Tour
5–6 hours
from$325/ person
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From Orange County Channel Islands National Park Day Tour
Newport Beach
From Orange County Channel Islands National Park Day Tour
11–12 hours
from$1,600/ person
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Whale Watching in Newport Beach — FAQ

Can you see whales year-round in Newport Beach?
Yes — grey whales pass in winter and spring, while blue and humpback whales visit in summer, so whales are seen all year.
What else will you see?
Huge pods of common dolphins are almost guaranteed, along with sea lions and seabirds.
How long is a whale-watching cruise?
Most last about two to two and a half hours out of Newport Harbor.

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