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    Monterey 3-Hour Whale Watching Cruise

    Look for seasonal whales and dolphins with onboard marine biologists

    4.8 stars• 2.2K reviews

    Duration

    3 hrs

    Includes

    Marine biologists, life vests

    Highlights

    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.

    • Learn from marine biologists on every trip
    • Look for whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea otters, seals, sea lions, and seabirds
    • Watch from indoor and outdoor seating areas
    • Capture marine-life photographs with ample viewing time
    • Use two onboard restrooms

    Important details

    • Bring proof of military service at check-in when using a military discount

    Cancellation Policy

    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

    FAQs

    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.

    Meeting details

    Monterey Bay Whale Watch Center, 84 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940

    Experience provided by Monterey Bay Whale Watch

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    Adult

    $74.73

    Ages 17+

    0

    Child

    $63.77

    Please select adult ticket first • Ages 4 to 16

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    Infant

    $22.92

    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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