Look for seasonal whales and dolphins with onboard marine biologists
3 hrs
Marine biologists, life vests
Cruise Monterey Bay with marine biologists and look for whales, dolphins, seabirds, and other marine life. Gray whales may be seen January through March, while humpback and blue whales may be seen April through December.
Refunds are available for cancellations made at least 24 hours before departure. No refunds for missed trips. Trips may be canceled due to weather, low enrollment, or unforeseen circumstances. If a trip returns early after seeing whales, a future-trip raincheck is offered instead of a refund.
Product ID: 8K35D8
This tour is not available to people with serious heart conditions or recent surgery.
Check in 30 minutes before departure. The boat leaves exactly at the scheduled departure time.
Passengers ages 18+ must sign a waiver.
Monterey Bay Whale Watch Center, 84 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940
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.
Debra Cottrell
August 31, 2026
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.
Debra Cottrell
August 31, 2026
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