MONTEREY AND CARMEL · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth heading out on.
The 7 monterey and carmel whale watching tours travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.
Spot gray whales and more on a 3.5-hour narrated Monterey Bay cruise, with photo tips, coffee/tea, and a small-group vibe.
Most Popular“Easy bike trip where you can travel down part of 17 mile drive. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable”
Monterey whale watching with naturalists on a comfortable 100–110ft boat. VIP upper deck option, year-round chances, 2–3 hours.
“Fun, informative, great with kids. Had a beautiful day on the water and saw 7 humpbacks (a few jumping out of the water). Crew was friendly, responsible, and excited to share their passion for the experience.”
3-hour Monterey whale watching from Fisherman’s Wharf with onboard restroom and captain narration. See humpbacks, orcas, and more.
“Amazing experience, saw loads of sea lions, humpback whales and orcas. The guide made every effort to make the experience as fulfilling as possible! We had a good 3 hours out at sea. This felt like a once in a lifetime experience, and would definitely recommend. Pack a jacket as it gets cold out there!”
Sea Goddess whale watching from Moss Landing for 2–3 hours, with VIP deck options and chances to spot humpbacks and orcas.
“Fantastic crew, excellent whale watching! We were on the top deck. Great view and appreciated small mostly enclosed area to block wind. Bundle up!”
3-hour whale watching from Monterey with marine naturalists, coffee/tea, and hands-on spotting tips for humpbacks and dolphins.
“Tour guide was awesome. The office called for confirmation and Waiting with all the boarding passes as we reached. It is definitely value for money.”
Afternoon whale watching in Monterey Bay with a smaller boat, a marine biologist guide, and a real shot at humpbacks, dolphins, and more.
“About an hour before the adventure, we received a phone call that the event was canceled due to weather conditions. We were shocked because the weather was beautiful -- sunny with blue skies. Since we were at the wharf, we noticed other whale watching companies were giving tours. We suspect the real reason is that…”
Affordable 3-hour sunset whale watch from Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf with coffee, expert naturalists, and a strong chance at close-up marine wildlife.
“Incredible experience! The most whale breaching I’ve ever seen. The naturalists Isaiah and Maddie were deeply knowledgeable and greatly appreciated. I already want to repeat this experience!”
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