Monterey Bay Whale Watch

Category: Whale watching tour agency in Monterey, California

Address: 84 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

Phone: +18313754658

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

Mark Evans

Jul 26, 2022

Excellent adventure. The Capt really worked the ocean. Saw humpbacks, minke whales, a baby sun fish, seals sea otters, sea lions. Crew was very friendly and having a marine biologist on board narrating what we saw was incredible. Very eager to answer questions too. Don't look at any other. This is the longest cruise and the best.

Tina Wagoner

Jun 12, 2022

I spent my whole life landlocked. It wasn’t until I was in my 50’s that my sisters and I decided to take a whale watching trip with Monterey Bay Whale Watch. I couldn’t ask for a better experience and couldn’t wait to go out again. Next time, I brought my husband. I was sitting on the seats in front of the cockpit, all I could do is smile. It was cold and wet and it was amazing. The crew checked on me several times, to make sure I was okay. I guess not too many people would have been sitting there, not even my husband. I saw so much sea life from my seat and once we got out to where the action was happening….WOW! We saw Humpback whales everywhere, doing all sorts of stuff including sleeping, breaching and lunge feeding. We even saw a couple Blue whales My husband didn’t think he would enjoy it as much as he did but he still talks about it. This adventure is at the top of my list of things to do. I have been on it twice and I am hoping to do this trip again.

Yan Zhuang

Jan 7, 2022

4 hours out of sea, please well prepared for sea sick and strong wind, cold weather. Have an good glasses to see clearly is better taking pictures, too fast and too shakable to take pictures on the boat down the sea. Anyway, it was awesome.

Karen Mattison

Nov 28, 2021

This is my second whale watching tour and I loved it! I will warn, you the water is rough and I have never gotten sea sick, even being on 20 plus boats in my life time thus far. Take not one but two motion sickness pills BEFORE you get on and have lots of ginger candies to suck on. About 50% of the people of the boat got sick. Besides getting sick, we saw orcas, humpbacks, otters, sea lions, jellyfish, and much more wildlife. I love seeing mammals in their own habitat. Very friendly and professional staff.

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Questions & Answers

Is late August a good time to go see Mola Molas?

cristina sanchez | Aug 24, 2018
Arturo Garcia | Aug 24, 2019

Is december good month to see whales?

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What is the best time of year to see whales on one of your tours?

Mary Kapurd is dude | Aug 24, 2018
Kathi DiGregorio | Aug 24, 2018

Went last week, saw 5 blue whales, 1 fin whale, and countless humpbacks. Went on the 3 hour evening tour at 530pm.

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When is the Best time to see killer whales.? Im fascinated by them.

Melinda | Aug 24, 2019
Bilyana Boyadjieva | Aug 24, 2019

I also remember late fall but it's best to call the company.

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How much are your trips and what is the likelyhood of seeing whales in October?

Jane Husband | Aug 24, 2018
Jovy De Ungria | Aug 24, 2018

39 for adult and 25 bellow 12 yrs old

What kinds of what's at Carmel CA

Ann Duecy Norman | Aug 24, 2018
Cali Pacheco | Aug 24, 2018

Depends on the time of year and the temp of the water. We just went and we seen, 15 blue whales 3 humpbacks 3 different kind of dolphins, a ton of seals, jellyfish, otters, and a great white shark!

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Hey, I want to book tickets for 2 on the 16th June 2019 How can i book online? How much for two people? What time will be the tour and for how long? Chances of seeying which species ? Thanks

S C | Aug 24, 2019
Ferdinand Hendriks | Aug 24, 2019

Go to MontereyBayWhaleWatch.com. And click on "Whale Watching Trips" near the bottom of the page. You should find the answers to your questions right there. I strongly recommend booking the first trip of the day.

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Any whales in July or is it best to kayak close to shore and take in sights?

Ashley Logan | Aug 24, 2018
Roman Ramos | Aug 24, 2018

there whales all year

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We are coming to Monterey the first week of August. What's the probability of good whale watching at that time?

Susan Muniak | Aug 24, 2018
Mick Warren | Aug 24, 2018

We were there the first week of August 2017 and saw plenty of humpbacks and greys playing and feeding plus all manner of birds and dolphins.

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How good are the coronavirus procedures?

George Haneke | Aug 23, 2021
George Haneke | Aug 23, 2021

Thanks for the quick helpful information 👍

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Is November a good time to see whales?

Susan Weinlick | Aug 23, 2020
greg davis | Aug 23, 2020

Yes, bundle up, it was chilly last week. Usually about 10 degrees colder than the land temp. Take some sea-sickness medicine and hour before you go!

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Is may a good time for whale watching?

Richard Hedgepeth | Aug 24, 2019
raghu desam | Aug 24, 2019

Yes.perfect time

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We will be in Monterey from February 9th until the 13th. What are the chances of seeing anything during these dates? Thanks for the info!!

Ryan K | Aug 24, 2019
Sum Nxt Manc | Aug 24, 2019

You definitely won't see many humpback whales but you will see a lot of others usually April through to December for humps and December through to mid April for all others, you'll be guaranteed to see hundreds of dolphins an other marine life.The guys on board will make it super fun and are full of facts!! Enjoy:)

We will be there for Christmas, the weekend before. is whale watching a possibility?

Andrew Gustafson | Aug 24, 2019
bradley eberhardt | Aug 24, 2019

Yes

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Are you open on Easter 2018?

Stacey Frank | Aug 24, 2018
Patricia Jones | Aug 24, 2018

According to their website, they will do 4 trips on Easter Sunday.

Is one time better than the other?

A Google User | Aug 24, 2018
Karthik Nagaraj | Aug 24, 2018

Summer is always better. Its too windy out there in the middle and you need the sun as much as possible.

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Are you seeing whales and such in the bay now?

Alec Andrews | Aug 24, 2018
Monterey County Performers Club | Aug 24, 2018

Yes we are producing a film for CH 24

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Do your guys whale watching boats have bathrooms?

Savannah Saenz | Jun 24, 2022
Ed Coffey | Jun 24, 2022

Yes they do.

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When is the best time to see orcas ? I'm looking in June is this good time?

Brittney Wodkins | Jan 25, 2022
Rueben Deloatch | Jan 25, 2022

Yes they say March April and May are the best times of course you can get four hour packages an 8-hour packages also

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Hi I'm planning a trip in October and im trying to figure the best cruise should take the 8 hr or what? Around the 17th or 18th

Melissa Hudson | Oct 27, 2021
Karen English | Oct 27, 2021

We saw 33 whales in just 4 hours in the morning.

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It’s Dog friendly?

PATTAWAT PATPATSORAKUL | Sep 27, 2021
Rob Byrnes | Sep 27, 2021

There was a small dog on the boat

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Have you guys looked at your instagram account in a while? I think you might have been hacked.

Geoffrey Ivie | Aug 23, 2021
Laurie Savage | Aug 23, 2021

Don't have an account.

What whales can you see the end of April

Colleen Schilperoort | Aug 23, 2021
Steve Williams | Aug 23, 2021

All of them

What is the premium upper deck?

Jazelle Thomas | Aug 23, 2020
Ryanne G | Aug 23, 2020

It's the open air part of the boat that's upstairs. The view isn't constricted by windows/walls.

Where is parking available close to your

Sue Bugajsky | Aug 23, 2020
Samantha Blaker | Aug 23, 2020

We stayed at the Monterey Bay Inn so it was a very short walk to go whale watching. Sorry I can't remember anything about parking other than our hotel.

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We have a group of 5 to 8 coming in Late September . Is this a good time?

Paul Graham | Aug 23, 2020
Joe Lango | Aug 23, 2020

Yes. Whale should be plenty.

Is June a productive month for whale watching Monterey Bay?

Geoffrey Gomes | Aug 23, 2020
Chrstian Feh | Aug 23, 2020

We have been there in June and saw a lot of whales. But no Orcas.

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Hello We are scheduled for September 12 in Montreux. Is it better to watch whales in the morning or afternoon? Do you have predefined times of departure for the sea, how long do they last? What is the price for two people? Thank you for the reply.

Slavko Slovenija | Aug 24, 2019
Kim Colangelo | Aug 24, 2019

There's no better time to go on a whale watch really, they don't care what time it is or what the weather's doing. Pick a time that's best for you and hope for the best!

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Is the beginning of September good to see killer whales?

Danielle Pino | Aug 24, 2019
S.J. Lee | Aug 24, 2019

I know spring season " april and may" are the best to watch killer whale in monterey bay. September is good to watch humpback whale.

What can you see the first two weeks of August?

Wade Oliver | Aug 24, 2019
S.J. Lee | Aug 24, 2019

You can see humpback whales and dolphins.

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Hi is August September a good to see the whales

Bill Dixon | Aug 24, 2019
Melody Benton | Aug 24, 2019

The whales really like the sunshine they come out better when it's a hot sunny day when we where there it was dark and cloudy we saw very few and only maybe a tails so I guess really it's just if you got a nice sunny day.

What is the likelihood of seeing a whale on this tour?

Andy E | Aug 24, 2019
Arnaud Ongenae | Aug 24, 2019

As high as it gets. Did the tour three times in different period of the year and always saw whales or orcas or dolphins.

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is it good for 2.5 year old?

Anjana Asok | Aug 24, 2019
Arnaud Ongenae | Aug 24, 2019

Yes been there with my kid when he was 2 months old, 11 months old and 2 years old. He personally liked only enjoyed it the last time, able to see the whales. Note that kids pay regardless of their age which I still find wrong when they don't even walk nor see anything

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We are staying in Monterey the 24th & 25th of June. Will we be able to see whales from the boat this time of year? Are they migrating or is it over? Can we take a 5:30 tour on the 24th or 25th?

Gary Huber | Aug 24, 2019
Melody Benton | Aug 24, 2019

You want to hope it's a nice sunny day we didn't see much it was so cloudy they love to come out and jump around in the Sun

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How far in advance do you need to book a tour during end of June

A Google User | Aug 24, 2019
Sum Nxt Manc | Aug 24, 2019

I'd say as early as possible...but worth it :)

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Is there a restroom on the boat?

Corey Kehew | Aug 24, 2019
James | Aug 24, 2019

Yes

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how much do you charge per person to do whale watching?

Lynn L. | Aug 24, 2019
Greg McKeehan | Aug 24, 2019

I don't remember precisely but, I think it was $48 per person

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Have they been seeing any orcas

Scottydoestknow r3b3ll | Aug 24, 2019
Arnaud Ongenae | Aug 24, 2019

I always get to see something different. I could see Orcas on my Jan 2018 trip

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How can i book on line

Thakur Prasad | Aug 24, 2019
sanku mudi | Aug 24, 2019

I booked online from their website. You can either do that or simply can call them.

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Does the boat have a closed cabin?

Betty Maslin | Aug 24, 2019
nowell godfrey | Aug 24, 2019

Yes with snack bar

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Thinking about going this December is it a good time??

yoruichi | Aug 24, 2019
Bilyana Boyadjieva | Aug 24, 2019

Yes, December is a good time. Check the weather.

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I'm taking my mom(her first time) my boys and my bf, last weekend of October. Im wondering if we will still see whales and if anyone has gone this late in the year and how was the weather out there. I went in March and was very disappointed.

Liz Paz | Aug 24, 2019
Sandra Bill | Aug 24, 2019

Ive never been there this late in the year, but that wouldn't stop me from going!! We aren't seeing much here in Southern California, water is toi warm.

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I am from India and I will in California sunnyvale on 27 sep and I will be going back on Oct 12. I am a photographer and I wanted capture sea creatures. So how can I book the trip and what time would be best for viewing and capturing them. Thanks

Kumar Siddappa | Aug 24, 2019
Kate K. | Aug 24, 2019

Book online at their website. They have a couple trips. 3 hour morning. 3 hour afternoon. 10 hour day trips and 12 hour day trips. No matter which trip you take, you're likely to have the opportunity for amazing photos of whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, otters, and sea birds, and possibly other marine animals.

I’m going to be in there late November will there still be whales to be seen ?

Ethan Siq | Aug 24, 2018
Izak Kapi | Aug 24, 2018

Yes there is always something to see in the bay.

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Where is the easiest why to park the car if you go on a tour?

Bram Verlinde | Aug 24, 2018
Stacee Stephens | Aug 24, 2018

U park ur car in the fishermans wharf parking lot in the paid parking area. Where the yellow barricade is. Then go toward the far corner (towards the ocean)of the parking lot to park. There will be another pier that u walk down to monteray whale watch. Not to far. Maybe a half a block.

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Is it best in mid-September to take the morning or the afternoon tour for optimal whale watching?

Jeff Federico | Aug 24, 2018
Sean Ridley | Aug 24, 2018

Morning did seem to be really good. They were up and about to bring to me a beautiful new sight. However going closer to winter I'd personally go in the afternoon. Warmer parts of the day for some people would seem to make for a better experience. I prefer low temperatures but, all people don't always have the same opinion as me.

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Will be visiting the second week of July. Will we need to make advance reservations? If so - how far in advance?

Lisa Marie | Aug 24, 2018
Ernie J. Vanderwalt | Aug 24, 2018

Day or two maybe - peak season, works just fine.

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What is the whale watching like in April?

Gene Gerwe | Aug 24, 2018
Dawn Spinner | Aug 24, 2018

It's pretty good. They have a schedule for the best time to watch, but because the water is so deep there they have whales that sometimes stay through the year

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Where and when can I see orca whales?!

A Google User | Aug 24, 2018
Spyros Tsiaprazlis | Aug 24, 2018

I saw a group of 6 orca in the middle December. It was quite cold though

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What months of this year will be best for seeing orcas in the bay?

Stephanie Pollard | Aug 24, 2018
Darren Redfield | Aug 24, 2018

Went in sep. Saw blue and grey whales. Sun fish. Great tour. Got to see a rare full breach of a grey whale.

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Is there much whale activity now?

Megan Sweeney | Aug 24, 2018
Nikhil p.s | Aug 24, 2018

We could just see one hump back whale in the whole 3 hr trip last week. Summer would be the best time!

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When do the whales come to feast on the plankton?

Richard Blayney | Aug 24, 2018
Shankarnarayan Dharmarajan | Aug 24, 2018

Morning seems better. Got to see more whales in the morning both the times i visited and not many in the afternoon

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