Fish for rock cod on a mid-day Monterey outing
4 Hours
Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a full refund of the ticket price. Booking fees are non-refundable. Groups of 5 or more incur a 15% rebooking fee. Trips may be canceled for safety, weather, or low reservations; low-reservation trips may be rescheduled or refunded.
Your 4-hour rock cod fishing trip ends when catch limits for the target species are reached or when the scheduled trip time ends, whichever comes first.
Take motion sickness medicine at least 30 minutes before departure. If you purchase it on site, check in early enough to receive and take it.
With an impressive track record and enthusiastic reviews, this whale watching operation delivers memorable marine wildlife encounters in Monterey Bay. The crew, including standout guides like Isaiah and Alfredo, consistently earns praise for their marine biology expertise and friendly, attentive service. Tours typically last four hours, and guests regularly report seeing 10+ humpback whales along with orcas, dolphins, sea lions, and otters. The smaller boats create a more intimate, quieter experience where you can really feel the ride, and complimentary coffee and hot chocolate help ward off the chill. One piece of advice comes up repeatedly: take Dramamine before boarding, even if you don't usually get seasick. The four-hour tours venture into open waters with real ocean swells, and several reviewers noted that those who skipped the medication regretted it. Beyond that warning, it's all positive vibes. The captains go the extra mile, lingering past scheduled times when whales breach, and guides often share their own photos for free. Easy parking and check-in, clean boats, and crew who genuinely love what they do make this a standout choice for experiencing Monterey Bay's incredible marine life.
Finally get to check seeing a whale breach off of my bucket list ! The crew was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. They tell everyone which side of the boat they'll face the whales on and ensure everyone gets a spot to see. They don't overcrowd, so everyone gets to be against the railing on the viewing side. It's truly magical being surrounded by so much life. We saw 1500+ dolphins, multiple humpback mothers and calves, an escort, and a 34+ year old male breaching all in the span of an hour. They also provide the photos they get on Google Drive, so you can focus on taking everything in with your own eyes if you'd like. I loved knowing the identities of the whales we saw as well. Even if nature had decided to show us nothing, I'd still very much appreciate their service. Couldn't recommend enough ! I'll come back some day in hopes of seeing a blue whale 🙂
Elle Gray
July 7, 2026
Finally get to check seeing a whale breach off of my bucket list ! The crew was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. They tell everyone which side of the boat they'll face the whales on and ensure everyone gets a spot to see. They don't overcrowd, so everyone gets to be against the railing on the viewing side. It's truly magical being surrounded by so much life. We saw 1500+ dolphins, multiple humpback mothers and calves, an escort, and a 34+ year old male breaching all in the span of an hour. They also provide the photos they get on Google Drive, so you can focus on taking everything in with your own eyes if you'd like. I loved knowing the identities of the whales we saw as well. Even if nature had decided to show us nothing, I'd still very much appreciate their service. Couldn't recommend enough ! I'll come back some day in hopes of seeing a blue whale 🙂
Elle Gray
July 7, 2026