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(863)
Fantastic, saw multiple whales plus sea lions and huge pod of dolphins. SO WORTH IT! Knowledgeable safety- minded crew. Great experience. I AM SO GLAD I BOOKED THIS!!! We packed along our own sandwiches napkins and water. There were also snacks available on the ship.
What an amazing experience. We saw a group of 6 or 7 humpback whales hunting and eating together for the full 1 1/2 hours. There were also many birds and sea lions that joined them. The best part of my trip with my mom.
Great whale watching tour with Princess Monterey Whake Watching. Nearly 3-hour experience with really expert and terrific crew. We saw a number of whales feeding in a few different spots about 10 miles out. Really cool!
The naturalist gave very good and interesting explanations on sea creatures we saw. We saw humpback whales (even their feedings too!), two kinds of dolphins and sea lions as well. I thought the tour was 1.5 hr long but it took 3 hrs to get back to the harbor because THERE WERE SO MANY WHALES. The captain tried to let us see as many as qe could. My kids loved the experience. The ship is big enough to have a indoor area that my kids can go when it was too cold to be on the deck. I would definitely recommend this tour to other friends.
Amazing to sea hump back whales and sea lions in their home Had a great view from the top deck
The crew was fantastic and knowledgeable. We saw quite a few whales. The boat ride was smooth even though some of the swells were large.
Excellent way to spend a few hours. We saw whales, dolphins, seals, & otters. My 7 yr old daughter had a blast.
Original evening booking was cancelled due to bad weather so I switched to the next morning. Great trip, saw lots of humpback whales and the crew and guides were excellent. Would recommend.
The crew was nice and people on the boat could see whales and seals. However, a lot of other people and I got very seasick on the boat and threw up the whole 3 hours. Some families were lying down together on the floor of the boat threwing up and crying. My husband asked if that was unusual and he was told that in every trip around 25-30% of the passengers get sick. It would have been nice to know ahead of time that it is very common to get VERY sick. It is not about this company, with any of them you will have the same issue so be aware.
Fantastic experience, at least 10 humpback whales seen around the boat at once. The guide was also very enthusiastic. Highly recommended.
