Top 6 Dolphin & Whale Watching in Moss Landing, California (CA)

Explore Monterey Bay year-round with a marine biologist aboard Santuary, a beautiful boat that is only booked to 80% of her capacity for a more personalized passenger experience. We run longer trips with fewer passengers. We really care about the environment and run 100% local biodiesel. Knowledgeable, warm owner/operators engage and enchant. Responsible captains who don't crowd the animals but ease into the area, which often results in fantastic sightings. We have a great device for avoiding seasickness. Located in Moss Landing at the heart of the Monterey Bay & beginning of the submarine canyon for awesome sightings. We are the boat the locals prefer and the National Marine Sanctuary recommends.

Blue Water Ventures provides naturalist-led field trips and adventures for schools, families and friends in California and Central America. Kayaking events designed for women in California, the Caribbean and Florida.

Blue Ocean Whale Watch is owner-operated and has the most unique boat on the bay. Our boat, High Spirits, is a 60ft yacht with plenty of space inside and out. An observation deck up top provides a 360 degree view of the bay and a perfect vantage point for spotting wildlife and taking photos. Our tours depart from the heart of the Monterey Bay: Moss Landing Harbor. Moss Landing is the closest port to the start of the Monterey Submarine Canyon; a nutrient-rich area that attracts a variety of wildlife. Blue Ocean Whale Watch is owned and operated by Captain Jim Davis and Captain/Naturalist Kate Cummings. Jim, Kate and the rest of the crew love their jobs which makes a big difference in the experience of our customers. Whales are spotted year-round in the Monterey Bay as well as a wide variety of fascinating wildlife! We look forward to welcoming you on board!

Sea Goddess is the #1 Whale Watching Company on Monterey Bay! Our captain and marine biologists have years of experience on the bay with the largest and nicest boats inn Monterey. We depart from Moss Landing at the mouth of the deep ocean canyon where whales love to feed in their natural environment! Close to both Monterey and Santa Cruz, we can easily go either direction to view whales, dolphins, orcas, and much, much more. Visit Sea Goddess Whale Watching today! We are the closest location to the National Submarine Canyon which means Less travel time...MORE whale watching time! Now offer great white shark tours!

Join us aboard the meticulously maintained 50-foot Kahuna. Venture out into the spectacular waters of the infamous Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, home of the Monterey Submarine Canyon. The Kahuna departs from Moss Landing, located in the heart of the Monterey Bay, where the tip of the Monterey Submarine Canyon stretches close to shore. The canyon is a hotspot for marine activity, so we are quickly accompanied by charismatic creatures right outside the harbor. Sightings are dependent on the time of year you choose to embark although anything is possible in the mysterious big blue. We have also been seeing lots of change in the ocean recently. This is a list of species we typically see during the year: *April-November Humpbacks, Blues, Orcas *December-April Gray Whale migration *Year Round Dolphin, Porpoise, sea lions, California sea otters, harbor seal, and a wide variety of marine birds All cruises are led by an onboard marine biologist to interpret the sighting and answer any questions. Our experienced Captain will expertly navigate from Moss Landing out to the open ocean. The Captain and crew will do all they can to get the best sightings possible, while honoring marine mammal laws. The Kahuna and crew are fully licensed and insured for your safety. We make sure that there is plenty of space aboard so that no one has to fight for good viewings. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable and unforgettable experience for our passengers. Please be advised that our weather fluctuates and trips maybe subject to cancellation. We highly recommend you dress in layers and take medication if you are prone to seasickness to fully enjoy the excursion. Make sure to bring a camera to capture these majestic animals.