Watch for whales and dolphins as the sun sets over Monterey Bay
3 hrs
Whale and dolphin viewing
Explore Monterey Bay from the water as daylight fades. Look for whales, dolphins, and other sea life on this sunset tour.
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a refund. Missed trips are not refunded but can be rebooked. Trips may be canceled due to weather, low participation, or unforeseen circumstances. If a trip returns early after seeing whales, receive a raincheck for a future trip, not a refund.
Product ID: 34QR66
People with serious heart conditions or recent surgery cannot join the sunset whale watch tour.
Dress in warm layers, even in summer. Wear long pants, a jacket, and closed soft-sole shoes.
Bring any food or drinks you want during the trip, plus sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, binoculars, and cameras if you have them.
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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