Monterey Bay is the premier destination for whale watching all year! There are whales seen every day here in Monterey. Trips are narrated by a marine biologist or naturalist who provides educational and interesting information about the wildlife.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 - 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- See whales in their natural habitat
- Explore Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Admire some of the most incredible animals on earth
- 3 or 4 hour whale watching cruise (depending on option booked)
- Complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are provided in the office at check in and on the boat
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food
- Gratuities
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Prepare for the activity
Please park in the main water front parking lot at the address: 245 Washington Street, Monterey CA 93940. This is a gated parking lot, to enter you must take the ticket at the gate and drive in. Park as close as you can to rows A through D. Once parked, walk down the tourist wharf past all the shops and restaurants. When you reach the Crab House restaurant and Glass Bottom Boat ticket booth you will turn right on the extended pier. The office is on the right hand side of the extension. Our building is light blue in color and has a sign on the roof that reads "Discovery Whale Watch".
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- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Smoking
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- Summer and fall morning tours last 3.5-4 hours, while the winter morning tours and the afternoon tours year-round last 2.5-3 hours
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
- Pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
- Motion sickness remedies are available for purchase at the office before the tour, but you are welcome to bring your own
- Bringing a small packed lunch and non-alcoholic beverages is allowed
- There are restroom facilities on the vessel
- Friendly dogs are permitted on board