The 7 Best Dolphin & Whale Watching in Monterey, California (CA)

February 11, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

Think picnics on gorgeous, uncrowded beaches, fabulous seafood restaurants, and great hotels overlooking beautiful Monterey Bay… Monterey is a great place for a romantic getaway. Nature buffs can explore the bay by kayak for a close-up look at sea lions, seals and otters.
Restaurants in Monterey

1. Fast Raft

Excellent
96%
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2%
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1%
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1%
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5.0 based on 419 reviews

Fast Raft

Fast Raft Ocean Safaris are a fun and exciting way to explore the beautiful Monterey Bay Sanctuary! Our low to the water boat, Ranger is comfortable and highly maneuverable, offering an incredible perspective of ocean wildlife and beautiful coastal scenery. With a maximum of six passengers, each Eco-Tour is custom designed to the unique desires of our guests.

2. Discovery Whale Watch

Excellent
86%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,277 reviews

Discovery Whale Watch

Whether as an individual, family, group charter, corporate event, or just plain fun – there is something for everyone. A day from which wonderful memories and tales are made! Our daily fishing trips depart from Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf.

3. Monterey Sailing & Boat Charters

Excellent
100%
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0%
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Monterey Sailing & Boat Charters

Monterey Sailing & Boat Charters is located in Monterey, California. We offer Private Sailing Cruises and Private Boat Charter Tours.

4. Princess Monterey Whale Watching

Excellent
77%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
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4.5 based on 2,668 reviews

Princess Monterey Whale Watching

Princess Monterey Whale Watching has been in the cruise business for over 30 years. We are the Monterey Bay's leading company in narrated ocean and bay tours, specializing in natural history and biology of marine wildlife, especially whales! Our whale watching trips run year-round and are fully narrated by marine biologists/naturalists, all with 10 or more years experience on the Monterey Bay.

5. Chris' Fishing Trips & Whale Watching

Excellent
70%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 374 reviews

Chris' Fishing Trips & Whale Watching

We offer full service guided Family Friendly Fishing & Whale Watching tours year around in the third largest deep submarine canyon in the world. Our skippers are known for their ability to find Gray whales, Killer wWhales, Dolphins, Turtles, Porpoises and more! We also offer Burials at Sea.

6. Monterey Bay Whale Watch

Excellent
80%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,455 reviews

Monterey Bay Whale Watch

Monterey Bay Whale Watch is the only whale watch tour that is owned and operated by experienced Marine Biologists! We have been operating for almost 30 years. Nancy Black is the owner of MBWW and has been studying Monterey Bay's marine life for more than 30 years. We have experienced Marine Biologists on every tour who specialize in the marine life we see, natural history of the area, and are passionate about conservation and education. We are also dog friendly! We are located at 84 Fisherman's Wharf #1.

7. Randy's Fishing Trips and Whale Watching Trips

Excellent
53%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 81 reviews

Randy's Fishing Trips and Whale Watching Trips

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