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“Friendly and knowledgeable guides Isaiah & Cory made my morning whale watching excursion a memorable experience! They really personalized the tour with their expertise in the field of whale watching and made sure each passenger was comfortable and well taken care of.”
Monterey whale watching with naturalists on a comfortable 100–110ft boat. VIP upper deck option, year-round chances, 2–3 hours.
“We did see gray whales, however, due to distance restrictions they were 50 to 100 yards away (the whales only show the top of their body and their tales, not the jumps out of water shown in the ads), so you basically needed binoculars. The b”
3-hour Monterey whale watching from Fisherman’s Wharf with onboard restroom and captain narration. See humpbacks, orcas, and more.
“The boat was quite full and many people were standing around the main cabin where the seating was, so it was difficult to see out when getting to the whale area, also the windows were very dirty and scuffed. When the whales were visible the viewing was not made any easier by people who were…”
Sea Goddess whale watching from Moss Landing for 2–3 hours, with VIP deck options and chances to spot humpbacks and orcas.
“I would rather not give a review, this was no one‘s fault of my own that I missed the boat, due to eating some bad food at Katie‘s place in Carmel. I was sick and unable to get there on time. I arrived at 9:15 and the boat had already left.”
3-hour whale watching from Monterey with marine naturalists, coffee/tea, and hands-on spotting tips for humpbacks and dolphins.
“This trip was very fun we got to see like 5 whales. Definitely going to come back and do it again in the summertime.”
Afternoon whale watching in Monterey Bay with a smaller boat, a marine biologist guide, and a real shot at humpbacks, dolphins, and more.
“Seeing whales on this small boat was perfect! Isaiah and Matt were great hosts and provided informational commentary. Outstanding experience. Saw several whales! Would highly recommend!”
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.
“Captain JJ, Andrew and Corey were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They really made this a wonderful experience. They helped to ensure that everyone was able to see the whales and gave excellent information about their habitat and habits. Our sunset tour was cancelled due to bad weather but the transfer to an alternative was simple…”
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