Great White Sharks Topside in Monterey Bay

Our Vessel SAFARI. A 33' Zodiac RIB with twin engines

Great white shark warming up in the cove

Great White Shark at SharkPark Santa Cruz

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

We offer private and semi-private encounters with wildlife emphasizing on intimate experiences. During the trip, we will be looking for the Great White Shark, but we often encounter whales, porpoises, dolphin, seals, Sea Lions, Sea Otters and sometimes even Killer Whales. Once on the boat in Monterey, guests are in a unique position, each guests 1 of the 6 comfortable seats on the boat to view a lot of different wildlife. Everyday is different, expect to have a good time seeing lots of different wildlife. Don't have a group, give us a call for individual trips

What's included

Inflatable life jackets and 19 years of experience on a fun, safe and reliable vessel with modern up-to-date electronics with all safety gear required

Snacks

What to expect

Join Ocean Safaris and be a great white shark topside observer
This tour is focused on seeing great white sharks on the surface, but we may see other wildlife such as dolphins, porpoises, whales, and more. We have an excellent chance to see great white sharks right at the surface!
In the past, we have seen as many as eight in one day. Great white sharks can be found there during any given day, so we expect to find at least a few during our tour. We expect to find juvenile great white sharks ranging from 6 to 9 feet in length, but we may encounter larger sharks too.
The best season is May – Sept., when the water is the warmest in the shallow part of the bay. Join Ocean Safaris for an intimate encounter into the summer home of the great white shark!

Groups are small (1 to 6 people), we travel quietly, and the focus is on the wildlife with plenty of free time for us to explore. We draw on our experience and expertise to teach, educate and provide amazing experiences. A licensed and experienced Captain and naturalist.

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Santa Cruz Wharf

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet us the Santa Cruz boat Launch at 135 5th Ave Santa Cruz, CA. 95063 . We will
Be at Boat Launch Dock.
Please turn into the harbor at the first or second driveway. Find a blue parking pass machine and pay for parking till 1:00
Bathrooms are located by the Crows Nest Restaurant.

End point

Please meet us the Santa Cruz boat Launch at 135 5th Ave Santa Cruz, CA. 95063 . We will
Be at Boat Launch Dock.
Please turn into the harbor at the first or second driveway. Find a blue parking pass machine and pay for parking till 1:00
Bathrooms are located by the Crows Nest Restaurant.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our boat is equipped with comfortable seats with backrest but even so, if you are pregnant, have a weak back or neck, or if you don't like going fast over the water, you should not go. If you have concerns please consider booking with one of the the large capacity vessels in Monterey bay
Not recommended for travelers with neck problems
Not recommended for travelers that do not like to go fast over the water

Cancellation policy

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