3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey

4.8 (243 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Monterey Bay is the premier destination for whale watching all year. Your daily 3-hour, whale watch trip is narrated by a marine biologist or naturalist who provides educational and interesting information about whales, dolphins, and a wide variety of marine wildlife. In addition to teaching you about the wildlife, your marine biologists and naturalists will provide information about the natural history of the local area and talk about conservation.

Whale Watching On the Water Dolphin Watching Excellent Quality Short term availability Weather Dependent - Extreme

At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Discovery Whale Watch

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Driver/guide
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Not included: Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

Meet at Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey to begin your whale watching experience at 10am. Monterey Bay is considered to be a premier destination for whale watching year round as these animals are often spotted there. Your whale watching trip will be narrated by a marine biologist or naturalist, who will provide you educational and interesting information about marine wildlife. In addition to teaching you about the wildlife, your marine biologists and naturalists will provide information about the natural history of the local area and talk about conservation. While out on the ocean, your marine biologists and naturalists will also be collecting sighting data for scientific research. During your trip, the crew will show you how to spot whales and dolphins as well as give you advice on how to best capture photos and videos of the wildlife. You will return back to the original departure point between 12:30pm and 1pm.

Stop 1
Old Fisherman's Wharf
Stop 3

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Parking Address:

101 Washington Street

Monterey CA 93940

Find beginning of Fisherman's Wharf with Pink building/Blue Lighthouse (Harbor House).

Walk past all the gift shops and turn right when you see a giant clock or the Crab house Restaurant.

Will be on the right the BLUE Building.

End point

Parking Address:

101 Washington Street

Monterey CA 93940

Find beginning of Fisherman's Wharf with Pink building/Blue Lighthouse (Harbor House).

Walk past all the gift shops and turn right when you see a giant clock or the Crab house Restaurant.

Will be on the right the BLUE Building.

Using your ticket

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Not recommended for pregnant women
Minimum drinking age is 21 years

Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

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.

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.