Monterey Whale Watching Tour

4.7 (918 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation

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918 reviews

4.7

Breaching Orca — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Monterey Whale Watching Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer:

Two of the largest and most comfortable boats operating in Monterey – the 110 foot Princess Monterey and the 100 foot Atlantis Monterey.

Heated cabins with large windows for easy viewing and comfort in any weather.

Indoor and Outdoor seating with a 360-degree walk-around deck.

Optional VIP Upper Deck seating is available for an additional per person charge upon check in if space is available.

Vessels exceeding all United States Coast Guard safety requirements with full inspections and certifications.

Professional Marine Biologist and Naturalists to narrate the experience.

We cannot take children under 3 years old or pregnant women on our trips

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 140 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Princess Monterey Whale Watching

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board

Not included

Not included: We cannot take kids under 3 or pregnant women on our trips
Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Snacks
Not included: VIP upper deck seating optional upgrade $20 per person at check in if space is available

Itinerary

Monterey Bay

3 hours

As one of the only places in the world to whale watch year-round, Monterey Bay is abundant with a huge diversity of sea life, and is at the top of many things to do in Monterey. As a protected marine sanctuary rich with nutrients, the Monterey Bay Submarine Canyon thrives with a bounty of breathtaking wildlife including Humpback Whales, Killer Whales, Gray Whales, Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, Risso Dolphins, Long Beaked Common Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin, Dall’s Porpoise, Mola Mola aka Ocean Sunfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, Sea Lions, Pelicans, Sea Otters and so much more!

Board the 2 largest boats in the Monterey fleet the 110ft. Princess Monterey and the 100ft Atlantis Monterey. Limited VIP upper deck seating optional upgrade for an additional charge of $20 per person at time of check in if space is available.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

PARKING INSTURCTIONS-GPS ADDRESSES TO PARKING AREAS

WATERFRONT LOT 245 WASHINGTON ST. MONTEREY

HERITAGE HARBOR PARKING GARAGE

100 PACIFIC ST. MONTEREY

You will walk down the wharf with the shops and restaurants, we are the yellow building toward the end of the wharf.

End point

PARKING INSTURCTIONS-GPS ADDRESSES TO PARKING AREAS

WATERFRONT LOT 245 WASHINGTON ST. MONTEREY

HERITAGE HARBOR PARKING GARAGE

100 PACIFIC ST. MONTEREY

You will walk down the wharf with the shops and restaurants, we are the yellow building toward the end of the wharf.

Using your ticket

Please check in at the Princess Monterey ticket office to receive your boarding passes. Princess Monterey Whale Watching is the bright yellow building at the end of Old Fisherman's Wharf at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.