Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Description
We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and most comfortable boats operating in Monterey – the 110 foot Princess Monterey and the 100 foot Atlantis Monterey. Heated cabins with large windows for easy viewing and comfort in any weather. Indoor and Outdoor seating with a 360-degree walk-around deck. Optional VIP Upper Deck seating is available for an additional per person charge upon check in if space is available. Vessels exceeding all United States Coast Guard safety requirements with full inspections and certifications. Professional Marine Biologist and Naturalists to narrate the experience. We cannot take children under 3 years old or pregnant women on our trips
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As one of the only places in the world to whale watch year-round, Monterey Bay is abundant with a huge diversity of sea life, and is at the top of many things to do in Monterey. As a protected marine sanctuary rich with nutrients, the Monterey Bay Submarine Canyon thrives with a bounty of breathtaking wildlife including Humpback Whales, Killer Whales, Gray Whales, Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, Risso Dolphins, Long Beaked Common Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin, Dall’s Porpoise, Mola Mola aka Ocean Sunfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, Sea Lions, Pelicans, Sea Otters and so much more! Board the 2 largest boats in the Monterey fleet the 110ft. Princess Monterey and the 100ft Atlantis Monterey. Limited VIP upper deck seating optional upgrade for an additional charge of $20 per person at time of check in if space is available.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Can not take children under 3 years of age
- Can not take pregnant women on our trips
Reviews(828)
Had trouble with the parking but they waited for us ! The check in crew was amazing . Read your instructions before hand on how to park and also the meters don’t work until 9:00 so if you have an early cruise pay on the ap once you get at check in . They don’t say this ! So you’ll panic thinking you haven’t paid . The coffee purchased on the boat was free refills . Take less drowsy Dramamine the night before and morning of to get acclimated . Many got sea sick and that ruins your trip ! We saw lots of whales ! Very good narrator! Also added bonus they emailed us the picture they took so you don’t have to worry about fumbling with your phone ! Let you eyes see and experience everything . This company went above and beyond for us to have a great experience!
Great trip and spotted killer whales / orca pods in two separate pods. Also many species of bird life, Pelicans etc. the sea was a bit rough but as expected. Wear layers, trousers coat hat it will get cold.
Well organized trip. Good value for money. Saw Orcas but would have liked to see other kinds. But understood thats the nature of Nature.
As they promised, we saw whales!! It was such a great tour! I highly recommend this experience :)
Saw alot of whale activity. Crew was really nice too. Rough getting out there but the crew prepared everyone well
Boat was large enough to handle waves well and WOW did we see a lot of wildlife! Two types of dolphin groups, otters, birds and upwards of 10+ whales. We saw splashes, fin slaps, blows and beautiful dives with fin slaps!
Booked this Whale Watching Trip through Viator. Easy to find and staff made check in easy and welcoming aboard the boat. We saw two breeds of dolphins, multiple whales, sea birds and sea lions. A great trip. I suffered with very bad sea sickness due to the choppy weather conditions, but staff aboard the ship went above and beyond to assist me. I was offered sea sickness tablets, an anti-nausea shot and was informed on how best to stop the feeling. Thank you - I didn’t catch their names. Overall I a great trip, a must see and do when in Monterey.
We had a great time and saw Blues, Humpbacks, Fins, Rizzo Dolphins, Otters, Seals, Sunfish, lots of sea birds. Definitely bring a jacket! We sat towards the front of the boat and would highly recommend it to be able to experience wildlife on both sides of the boat. The Naturalist was very knowledgeable, energetic, and did a great job filling the time with facts as we waiting for the whales to surface from their dives. I can't wait to book again!
The boat was nice and clean. It was nice, the crew were very informative, polite, and helpful. We saw some whales, shark, dolphins, and sea lions. Not too close but nice view.
Amazing experience we saw blue whales, lot of whales, boat was comfortable. Our family enjoyed a lout
