Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Description
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(226)
Fun experience got to see a ton of dolphins! Locating the boarding area was confusing but the adventure itself was fun and well worth it!
A great experience with a crew that was very professional and friendly. I would still book again with them.
It was a great experience! We were so lucky to see 4 humpback whales and a lot of dolphins!! Best day ever!
It was way better then whale watching in Oeegon. From now on, I will bring g my family to California for that
Make sure you have a hat and sunscreen. Be prepared for mostly dolphin sightings as mist enjoy the beautiful ocean!
Very good, crew was very helpful in rescheduling our departure time when we needed too. The boat ride itself was good but half hour short
Siting Up front get sprayed, is fun but will need a towel or some cover inorder to stay dry. No Whales seen
Enjoy what you see, rather than lament what you don’t see. We saw many, many dolphins having fun with us. Also saw a Mola Mola, or Ocean Sunfish. I do wish, however, that we could have heard the captain/guide better on the topside speakers. What I did hear was informative and interesting.
This was such a lovely experience! The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, and they made sure to explain every step so we always knew what was happening. Even though my kids and I didn’t quite know what to expect at first, it turned out to be an amazing and memorable experience. We felt safe the entire time, and the crew did a fantastic job sharing interesting facts about the sea life we encountered. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.
It was great the captain gave us knowledge and gave us a heads up so we wouldn’t miss the dolphins or whales
