Spot whales, dolphins, and marine wildlife on Monterey Bay
8 hrs
Explore Monterey Bay in search of whales, dolphins, other marine mammals, and seabirds. Spend a full day on the water with more time to watch for wildlife.
Cancel at least 2 weeks before departure for a refund. No refunds for missed trips, but you can be rebooked for another day. If the trip returns early after whale sightings, receive a raincheck for a future trip instead of a refund.
Product ID: ADEMR3
Dress warmly in layers. Wear long pants, a jacket, and closed, soft-soled shoes, as it is cooler on the ocean than on land.
Bring any food and drinks you want during the trip, plus sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and binoculars, cameras, or video cameras if you have them.
This tour is not available if you have a serious heart condition or have had recent surgery.
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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