NEWPORT BEACH · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth heading out on.
The 5 newport beach 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.
2-hour Newport Beach whale watching from Newport Harbor: chance at blue, humpback, gray whales and lots of dolphins with coastline views.
Most Popular“Super well run, and the guide/announcer was great -- she sang songs that were fun, told interesting data, got wxcited when we spotted pods of dolphin. She made it more fun for everyone.”
Small-group Newport Beach whale watching on a fast 50’ catamaran with 360 views, expert crew, and a real shot at blue whales.
“We went on the Catallac which is smaller and faster than some of the other ferries. We only had 11 people on our cruise and it was nice. The boat has a great viewing area in front but we were warned we would get wet on the way back so we went inside. We saw…”
Newport Harbor whale cruise on a purpose-built 65-ft ship with calm seas and a 96% viewing success rate, plus year-round dolphins.
“Overall great experiencre and good price. We saw graywhale, dolphines and sealions.”
Private dolphin and whale watching in Newport Beach with a Certified Marine Naturalist on a fast Coast Guard-equipped boat.
“Captain Dustin knew where to go to see dolphins. We estomated that there were about 500 dolphins inn the area. They were swimming right by the boat and leaping out of the waters, putting on a show for us. We also saw some sea lions very upclose. The boat is small and very fast, and…”
Whale watching off Newport Beach on an intimate cruise with live commentary, coastal sights, and a real shot at dolphins and whales.
“Seeing the Blue Whales and conversing with the young lady onboard providing information about everything from the whales, the break waters to Howard Hughes’ Spruce Goose. She was excellent.”
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