Best results for Whale Watching in Santa Cruz, CA

Cruise Monterey Bay on a spacious yacht with a naturalist guide

Spot whales from a reduced-capacity yacht with a naturalist guide

Cruise Monterey Bay with a marine biologist on a small-group whale watch

Explore Monterey Bay’s marine sanctuary on a small-group whale watching trip

Choose a half- or full-day private whale watching trip for up to 6

Cruise Monterey Bay to spot whales and dolphins with onboard marine biologists

Cruise Monterey Bay by fast raft with a naturalist guide

Spot gray, blue, and humpback whales on a fully narrated 2.5–3-hour cruise aboard spacious heated vessels

Spot whales and dolphins on a 4-hour morning cruise with marine biologists onboard

Cruise Monterey Bay with experienced skippers on a family-friendly whale watching tour

Spot whales and dolphins with expert naturalists on a 4-hour cruise in Monterey Bay.

Spend more time searching Monterey Bay for killer whales in March–May

Seek Monterey Bay killer whales on a six-hour small-group cruise led by an experienced photographer

Spend 6–8 hours spotting more marine wildlife from a low-to-the-water open boat

Spot whales on a 2.5–3 hour trip, offered daily November–March

Watch whales and dolphins at sunset with expert crew guidance and photo tips on Monterey Bay.

Spot whales and dolphins in Monterey Bay on a 2.5–3 hour afternoon cruise