Tours/Monterey and Carmel/Whale Watching Tour Monterey California
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Whale Watching Tour Monterey California

4.7(582)Monterey and Carmel1 hour
VIATOR4.7(166)TRIPADVISOR4.7(416)

Description

The longest running whale watching company on Monterey Bay. We have 3 boats ranging in size from 53’ to 70’. All boats are USCG inspected and approved with indoor accommodations, bathrooms and seating. Our captains are among the most experienced and will provide you a fully narrated trip, bringing to life the wonders of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary and surrounding area. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime tour in the whale watching capitol of the world.

Tour Options

Whale Watching

Highlights

Restroom on board

What's included

Included
Restroom on board
Not included
Snacks
Lunch
Bottled water

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(582)

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Ilaria_I
August 18, 2026
Super friendly and fun...

Super friendly and fun crew! Amazing experience! We had the chance to see 2 whales, dolphins and albatrosses! We loved it and we would suggest 100%!

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rosamondd673
August 18, 2026
AMAZING!

A wonderful experience! The guides were excellent, and we were very fortunate to see several humpback whales, which seemed friendly i was evidenced by them hanging around longer than expected, and going underneath the boat back and forth several times. One of them even breached, meaning it jumped out of the water! We also saw many dolphins, seabirds, a couple of albatross, and even a couple of otters.

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Omner_P
August 17, 2026
It's definitely Worth it,...

It's definitely Worth it, great experience watching these incredible mammals in the sea, an astonishing experience that no one should miss.

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Mrdwalton
August 17, 2026
Too many people.

The tour would have been good if it were not for the fact that there were simply too many people on it. There are no where near enough seats outside the boat, and the inside cabin is cramped. I appreciate every business needs to make a profit but to expect people to stand for over an hour in each direction is simply too much. Otherwise, it was smooth trip and we saw a couple of whales, obviously this is luck of the draw and not much they can do to influence, I am sure an Orca’s appearance would have helped lift spirits from our family, but it is what it is!

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Zemorah_Y
August 17, 2026
Do not eat a heavy...

Do not eat a heavy breakfast. You are more prone to be seasick. My partner was sick the whole ride. I absolutely loved seeing the whales though! The crew was amazing and attentive with my seasick partner. I’d also dress warm of course because it’s windy out in the ocean. Not only did we see whales but we also saw a shark and flipping sea lions!

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gracedU5740VG
August 14, 2026
Best whale watching experience!

We had such a great time on this tour! The guides were amazing and expertly maneuvered through the water to ensure the best view of whales for guests. Chris was so great and gave us a ton of fun facts, which we absolutely loved! To top it all off, a pod of dolphins followed us all the way back to shore. Incredible experience, would highly recommend. 10/10 stars!

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Masha_M
August 13, 2026
beautiful experience

the boat is clean, the sailor and his assistant are very caring knowledgeable doug all they can to make us have an enjoyable time

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Jean_T
August 7, 2026
Awesome tour

Be prepared for a three hour tour but overall just enjoy the moment. It's an amazing experience imo.

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Shailesh_S
August 5, 2026
Monterrey whale watching

Well arranged & provided enough opportunities to see whales & dolphins, could have been better if they helped folks not form multiple lines so first come first serve is not defeated by folks who decide to get brave.

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Marianne_L
August 3, 2026
We saw whales and it was...

We saw whales and it was a whale watching trip so we received what we paid for. Upon arrival the staff was very rude, the Viator report time was 10 AM but we were scolded by an elderly man inside the office that said “you are late“ at 10:01 AM. The gentleman outside the office told us we were supposed to be there at 9:30 AM but I could not find that guidance anywhere on the Viator description. If you’re prone to sea sickness reconsider, there were multiple people vomiting off the back of the boat.

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