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“Got to see a huge pod of dolphins which was pretty exciting. No whales this time around but would definitely recommend. Drinks were relatively inexpensive.”
Small-group Newport Beach whale watching on a fast 50’ catamaran with 360 views, expert crew, and a real shot at blue whales.
“This was amazing! Easy booking and great experience overall! The crew was friendly and the captain was entertaining and knowledgeable! We will do this again!”
Newport Harbor whale cruise on a purpose-built 65-ft ship with calm seas and a 96% viewing success rate, plus year-round dolphins.
“The captain was very friendly and informative. He explained everything we needed to know. The cruise was for more than 2 hours and we saw 100s of dolphins but we were not that lucky to spot whales”
Private dolphin and whale watching in Newport Beach with a Certified Marine Naturalist on a fast Coast Guard-equipped boat.
“The tour its self was good and the guide Dustin was good. However, no one was at the pickup location to take us on the trip at the appointed time. There was a contact number on the reservation, so I called and Dustin had not been notified by Viator of the trip. He was kind…”
Whale watching off Newport Beach on an intimate cruise with live commentary, coastal sights, and a real shot at dolphins and whales.
“We had a wonderful time. We didn’t get to see any whales. However, we saw a huge pod of dolphins and some sea lions. I would recommend the tour!”
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