3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey

4.8 (243 reviews) Monterey & Carmel, USA
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 35 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect

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.

  1. Old Fisherman's Wharf

Meeting and pickup

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.

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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