Cruise Monterey Bay with a marine biologist on a small-group whale watch
3.5-4 Hours
Whale watch cruise, Naturalist
Head out from Moss Landing on a 3.5–4 hour whale watching cruise aboard the 43-foot Sanctuary. Learn from marine biologists as you scan for whales, dolphins, and other marine life.
A Relief Band seasickness rental is available for an extra $7 per person.
Life jackets are required for children 12 and under at all times.
The vessel is not ADA certified and cannot take motorized wheelchairs aboard.
You can reschedule up to 1 week prior to departure. If the trip is cancelled due to rough conditions, you can reschedule using credits. No refunds.
Product ID: MHMH9U
Arrive 30 minutes before departure for check-in and the safety briefing. Boarding starts 15 minutes before departure, and the boat leaves at the scheduled time.
Plan to pay for harbor parking at the kiosk. Bring cash for snacks, Relief Band rentals ($7 per cruise), souvenirs, and optional crew gratuities.
Bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks if you’d like. Do not bring alcohol, glass, coolers, or coolers.
Meet your naturalist at the picnic tables to the left of Dock “A” in Moss Landing’s Harbor District's parking lot.
Step aboard a vessel at Moss Landing Harbor and let Sanctuary Cruises take you into the heart of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The cold, nutrient-rich waters here draw humpback whales, blue whales, orcas, dolphins, and sea otters in remarkable numbers. Sanctuary Cruises runs small-boat tours that put you closer to the action than larger vessels can manage, making each trip feel genuinely intimate with the ocean and its inhabitants.
If you want an insider treat book with Sanctuary. Absolutely marvelous experience with my friends this past week that we ended up booking twice. Joey was an exceptional captain with years of experience giving his expertise in extraordinary whale and dolphin sightings each day. Karen our inboard marine biologist was on hand to support everyone onboard. We saw whales breaching, feeding on anchovies, hundreds and hundreds of dolphins. At least twenty flukes. What an incredible, beautiful experience. Professional, safe with excellent hospitality. We can’t wait to come back. Thank you for memories from the Vegas crew. ❤️
Cindy Woodman
August 28, 2026
If you want an insider treat book with Sanctuary. Absolutely marvelous experience with my friends this past week that we ended up booking twice. Joey was an exceptional captain with years of experience giving his expertise in extraordinary whale and dolphin sightings each day. Karen our inboard marine biologist was on hand to support everyone onboard. We saw whales breaching, feeding on anchovies, hundreds and hundreds of dolphins. At least twenty flukes. What an incredible, beautiful experience. Professional, safe with excellent hospitality. We can’t wait to come back. Thank you for memories from the Vegas crew. ❤️
Cindy Woodman
August 28, 2026
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