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    4-Hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise

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

    4.8 stars• 2.2K reviews

    Duration

    4 hours

    Includes

    Whale watching, Marine biologist

    Highlights

    Search for whales, dolphins, and seabirds on a four-hour morning whale watch tour led by marine biologists. Cruise on large, Coast Guard-inspected vessels designed for comfortable viewing.

    • Watch for humpback, blue, gray, and killer whales by season
    • Learn from marine biologists on every trip
    • Scan for dolphins, porpoise, otters, seals, sea lions, and seabirds
    • Ride on fully equipped boats with indoor and outdoor viewing
    • Choose premium upper deck access when available

    What's Included

    • Marine biologists
    • Experienced captains
    • Coast Guard-inspected and insured vessel
    • Life vests and required safety equipment
    • Two restrooms onboard

    Things to know

    Unless premium upper deck seating is selected, there is no guarantee which vessel your trip will take.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a refund. No refunds for missed trips (you can be rebooked to another day). The trip may return early due to weather, conditions, or sightings; if you return early but saw whales, you get a raincheck on a future trip (no refund).

    Product ID: 8KHG4K

    FAQs

    Check in 30 minutes before departure; the boat leaves exactly at the scheduled departure time.

    Dress warm in layers. Wear long pants, a jacket, and closed soft-sole shoes.

    Bring any food or drinks you want during the trip. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat help, and binoculars and cameras are useful.

    Meeting details

    Monterey Bay Whale Watch Center, Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940

    Experience provided by Monterey Bay Whale Watch

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    Adult

    $87.98

    Ages 17+

    0

    Child

    $74.20

    Please select adult ticket first • Ages 4 to 16

    0

    Infant

    $24.38

    Ages 3 & under

    0

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Such delightful 4 hour cruise! Our guides generously encouraged us to use ginger/ anti nausea for the expected swells and came around w ginger hard candy - then the sun emerged and so many dolphins (200+) pranced about us- then many humpback sightings ( approx20) .. lots of seabirds and wildlife ..incredible adventuring and felt very safe thru out. Wonderful folks w this company.

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    Debra Cottrell

    August 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Such delightful 4 hour cruise! Our guides generously encouraged us to use ginger/ anti nausea for the expected swells and came around w ginger hard candy - then the sun emerged and so many dolphins (200+) pranced about us- then many humpback sightings ( approx20) .. lots of seabirds and wildlife ..incredible adventuring and felt very safe thru out. Wonderful folks w this company.

    Photo of Debra Cottrell

    Debra Cottrell

    August 31, 2026

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