Full-Day Monterey Bay Whale Watching from Moss Landing
Spend more time exploring offshore and following wildlife sighting reports
Duration
8–12 hrs
Includes
Boat trip, onboard naturalists
Highlights
Cruise Monterey Bay on an extended whale-watching trip with several naturalists on board to answer your questions and point out wildlife. Rather than full narration over the public-address system, this trip offers opportunities to learn directly from the naturalists as sightings unfold.
- Explore the bay and travel offshore with time to follow wildlife sighting reports
- Enjoy more room aboard, with trips limited to about 65% of the boat's passenger capacity
- Look for humpback, killer, blue, and fin whales, dolphins, and rarer sperm or beaked whales
- Watch for seabirds, sharks, sunfish, and turtles along the way
Important details
- Ages 4+ only; the upper deck is restricted to ages 18+
- Prior open-ocean experience and confidence in your ability to handle the boat's motion are required, including effective seasickness prevention if needed
- Pregnancy is not permitted for safety reasons due to the boat's motion
- This activity is unsafe for anyone with chronic neck or back pain or limited mobility
- Harbor parking is an extra charge and is not included in the listed price
- Do not wear heels on board
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure for check-in and the safety briefing
Cancellation Policy
Tickets are nonrefundable once purchased. You'll be rescheduled or refunded if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
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FAQs
Yes. Free street parking is available on Moss Landing Road. Allow roughly 15 extra minutes to walk to the harbor.
Dress in warm layers; Monterey Bay can be very cold even when it's hot inland. Closed-toe shoes and waterproof jackets and pants are recommended.
Yes. Bring food and water for the full-day trip; there is no snack bar on board.
