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Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

By Discovery Whale Watch
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $70 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • See whales in their natural habitat
  • Explore Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
  • Admire some of the most incredible animals on earth

Activity location

    • Monterey
    • Monterey, Monterey County, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Meet your guide at the Fishermans Wharf to begin your tour. If you are driving you can park by the main waterfront parking lot at 245 Washington Street, Monterey CA 93940. This is a gated parking lot, to enter you must take the ticket at the gate and drive-in. Once you are parked, walk down the tourist wharf past all the shops and restaurants. When you reach the Crab House Restaurant and Glass Bottom Boat ticket booth you will turn right on the extended pier. The activity provider's office is on the right-hand side of the extension. The building is light blue in color and has a sign on the roof that reads Discovery Whale Watch.
    • Monterey, California, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Afternoon Whale Watching Tour - All Year
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Choose this option to select an afternoon whale watching tour all year round, this tour lasts 2.5 to 3 hours

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30pm
Price details
$70.00 x 1 Adult$70.00

Total
Price is $70.00
Morning Whale Watching Tour in Summer and Fall
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Choose this option to select a morning whale watching tour in summer and fall. This tour lasts 3.5 to 4 hours.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$80.00 x 1 Adult$80.00

Total
Price is $80.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included3 or 4-hour whale-watching cruise (depending on the option booked)
  • What's includedWhat's includedBiologist guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHot beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Discover a variety of whale species in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary on this cruise from Monterey. Uncover one of the world’s best locations for whale watching due to its deep submarine canyon close to shore. With whales spotted almost every day, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Set sail from the Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Catch a glimpse of the hundreds of Californian Sea Lions inside the harbor as the boat leaves the dock. Take advantage of the view and snap a photo to capture the memory.

Pass the historic Cannery Row as you leave the harbor and enter the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Search for feeding humpback whales, a variety of dolphin species, porpoises, blue whales, and fin whales.
Listen as the onboard biologist provides fascinating insights into the creatures of the bay and what is being done to protect them. During the summer/ fall season, the tour will focus on feeding whales that come to the bay to feast on small fish and krill.
Spot humpback whales daily but keep an eye out for blue whales, fin whales, gray whales (finishing migration), orcas and a variety of other dolphin species. During the winter season, the tour will focus on migrating whales at the south end of Monterey Bay where gray whales pass by.
Return to your starting point at the end of your tour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Monterey
    • Monterey, Monterey County, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Meet your guide at the Fishermans Wharf to begin your tour. If you are driving you can park by the main waterfront parking lot at 245 Washington Street, Monterey CA 93940. This is a gated parking lot, to enter you must take the ticket at the gate and drive-in. Once you are parked, walk down the tourist wharf past all the shops and restaurants. When you reach the Crab House Restaurant and Glass Bottom Boat ticket booth you will turn right on the extended pier. The activity provider's office is on the right-hand side of the extension. The building is light blue in color and has a sign on the roof that reads Discovery Whale Watch.
    • Monterey, California, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Meet your guide at the Fishermans Wharf to begin your tour. If you are driving you can park by the main waterfront parking lot at 245 Washington Street, Monterey CA 93940. This is a gated parking lot, to enter you must take the ticket at the gate and drive-in. Once you are parked, walk down the tourist wharf past all the shops and restaurants. When you reach the Crab House Restaurant and Glass Bottom Boat ticket booth you will turn right on the extended pier. The activity provider's office is on the right-hand side of the extension. The building is light blue in color and has a sign on the roof that reads Discovery Whale Watch.
    • Monterey, California, United States