Whale Watching in the USA


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15 Whale Watching in the USA

The trips worth heading out on.

The 15 whale watching trips travellers rate highest in the United States, from the Maui humpback nursery and the bubble-net hunters off Juneau to the blue and grey whales of Monterey and the humpbacks of Cape Cod. Coast to coast, ocean by ocean.

15 Whale Watching in the USA

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching - Price and What You’re Really Paying For
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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

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1.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

Juneau whale watching with guaranteed humpbacks, heated boat comfort, and cruise-friendly roundtrip pickup from Auke Bay.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Every staff member at Alaska Tales that I encountered was friendly and knowledgeable. They genuinely care about their city and their wildlife. I was on their very last tour of the season couldn’t have been happier with the experience! We didn’t have to go far to see a pod of 3 whales. The captain did…”

7,379 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $177.45by Alaska Tales

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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier - Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center: views first, context built in
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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

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2.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

Half-day Juneau tour pairing Mendenhall Glacier viewing with a warm, wildlife-focused whale cruise, with easy port transfers and guaranteed whales.

★ 5.0

“This tour delivered pretty much as advertised. First visited the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Very good view of the glacier and good information in the visitor center. Next was whale watching. The guides were great. Tyler was exceptionally knowledgeable about whales. We did experience seeing just one whale, but she was a famous one -…”

6,236 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $249.00by Alaska Tales

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Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester - The Hurricane II setup: comfort, visibility, and where to stand
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Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester

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3.Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester

Fast Gloucester whale watching on the Hurricane II to Stellwagen Bank with a naturalist, heated cabin, and real time for whale viewing.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful time ! They did a great job finding whales and then getting us over to see them! The only thing we would recommend is more speakers. The Naturalist was very knowledgeable but we couldn’t hear her. Also, maybe a little better communication on the whole process, what was going to be…”

4,460 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $48.00by Cape Ann Whale Watch

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Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise - High-Speed Boat Comfort: Decks, Windows, and Seating You Can Actually Use
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Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

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4.Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

Boston Harbor whale watch cruise with aquarium naturalists, high-speed comfort, and real odds to spot humpbacks, fins, minkes, and dolphins.

★ 4.5

“Epic. They estimated around 20 humpback whale around us. Also saw dolphins and a sea lion. Spent plenty of time at Stellwagon bank watching them as well. I didnt love that they don't include pictures. I loved that on my Vancouver tour because I felt I could watch the whales vs snap photos. They did…”

3,646 reviewsFrom $80by Boston Harbor City Cruises

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Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina - Summer dolphin watching plus coastal sightseeing (with included snacks)
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Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching – Lahaina

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5.Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching – Lahaina

Eye-level humpback whale or dolphin watching from Lahaina on a small zodiac raft, with marine guide narration and hydrophone whale songs.

★ 5.0

“Crew very knowledgable, saw lots of whales !🐳🐳🐳If it is cold and rainy make sure you wear a jacket to have under your complimentary poncho, you will get wet! Awesome adventure!!”

2,482 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $85.16by Hawaii Ocean Rafting

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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise - Whale sighting guarantee and no-seasickness promise: what you’re really buying
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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

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6.San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

Sail the America replica in San Diego for a 4-hour whale watch with expert narration, onboard snacks, and a sighting guarantee.

★ 5.0

“I had an absolutely spectacular experience on the whale watching tour this past weekend with my mother! From start to finish, the staff went above and beyond—attentive, knowledgeable, and full of fascinating facts about marine life and local history. The ride was incredibly smooth (I’ve struggled with seasickness in the past, but not this time!),…”

2,317 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $85.00by San Diego Whale Watching & Charters - Next Level Sailing

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Whale Watching Trips to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Guaranteed sightings! - Meeting at 63 Rogers St: getting on board without rushing
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Whale Watching Trips to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Guaranteed sightings!

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7.Whale Watching Trips to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Guaranteed sightings!

Guaranteed whale sightings on a 4-hour Stellwagen Bank cruise from Gloucester. Learn from naturalists, stay warm, and chase photo moments.

★ 5.0

“We saw 4 humpback whales and a large pod of dolphins. It was awesome!! The naturalists on board had so many fun facts to share. Bring Dramamine if you get sea sick. There were a few people who puked and were not having a good time. Definitely worth the $45. We spent most of the…”

2,135 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $45.00by 7 Seas whale Watch

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2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki - The Route: Waikiki Beach from Water Level and Diamond Head Up Close
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2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki

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San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise - What You Might See: Whales, dolphins, and the day-to-day reality
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San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

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9.San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

A 2–3 hour Mission Bay cruise to the open Pacific for whale and dolphin sightings, with onboard naturalists, scenic stops, and easy logistics.

★ 4.5

“Disappointing, we did not see any whales, the background and story telling was also not very engaging.”

1,588 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $71.00by San Diego Whale Watching LLC

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From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver - The catamaran setup: shade, restrooms, and why comfort changes your photos
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From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver

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10.From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver

Ride Maalaea’s Quicksilver catamaran for a 2-hour Maui whale watching cruise with hydrophones, shade, and included juice.

★ 4.5

“We were lucky and did this whale watching tour at peak season, late January. Saw MANY whales and the guide was great at spotting and providing background information on the migration and whale behavior.”

1,461 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $49.95by Quicksilver

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Newport Beach: 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour - Which whales you can realistically hope to see (and when)
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Newport Beach: 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour

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11.Newport Beach: 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour

2-hour Newport Beach whale watching from Newport Harbor: chance at blue, humpback, gray whales and lots of dolphins with coastline views.

★ 4.2

“We arrived a little before time to go, and the trip was wonderful. Although we saw no whales, we did enjoy seeing two large pods of dolphins and were able to hang with them for a while. The captain was very helpful and we even had a volunteer naturalist on board. Thanks for a great…”

1,375 reviews2 hoursFrom $27by Davey's Locker

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Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina - Getting to Lahaina Harbor and locking in your best seat
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Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina

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12.Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina

Small-group whale watch from Lahaina with a low raft, hydrophone whale songs, and a free return if whales don’t show.

★ 5.0

“Amazing!!! The two woman crew was great and experienced, we got to see male whales fighting with each other and we had another whale who was obsessed with our boat. We went during the beginning of peak whale season.”

1,162 reviews1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.)From $77.00by Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel

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WHALES GUARANTEED Maui Whale Watching Makai Adventures - How the Crew Finds Humpbacks (And What You’ll Learn While You Look)
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WHALES GUARANTEED Maui Whale Watching Makai Adventures

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Waikiki, Oahu 2-Hour Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings - The 2-hour cruise feel: what you’re really buying
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Waikiki, Oahu 2-Hour Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings

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14.Waikiki, Oahu 2-Hour Whale Watching: Guaranteed Sightings

Waikiki whale watch with Pink Sails: 2-hour cruise for humpbacks, dolphins, and turtles, plus free re-ride if no whales.

★ 4.5

“The crew, Jaime, Tyler, and Ryan, were friendly and put guest experience and safety as a priority. Jaime was very knowledgable about the whales and their behavior and tried to make sure everyone was able to observe the whales, but stayed a proper distance away to protect the animals. I would do this excursion and…”

1,064 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $45.31by Pink Sails Waikiki

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4 Hour Whale Watching Tour From Monterey - What you’re really paying for: 3.5 hours of guided whale-spotting
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4 Hour Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

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