Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour - 2026 (Verified Reviews)
About This Experience
Highlights
- See whales in their natural habitat
- Explore Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Admire some of the most incredible animals on earth
What's Included
- ✓ 3 or 4-hour whale-watching cruise (depending on the option booked)
- ✓ Biologist guide
- ✓ Hot beverages
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food
- Tips
Good to Know
- 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
- 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
Meeting Point
Please check in at our office at least 45 minutes before departure with coastguard waivers completed. You will receive a separate email from the coastguard to fill out a waiver. Each person in your party must complete it electronically (adults will complete waivers for minors). You can forward the link via email or text to anyone in your party. **PARKING DIRECTIONS:** The closest parking lot is the Monterey Harbor Waterfront at 245 Washington St. Pay for parking beforehand using the ParkMobile App or Pay Stations. Failure to pay will result in a $49 ticket. RV parking is available. **WALKING DIRECTIONS FROM PARKING LOT:** After paying, walk towards Wharf 1. Look for the pink Harbor House. Walk past it until you see the yellow Crab House, then turn right. We are the blue building on your right called Discovery Whale Watch. Our address is: 66 Fisherman’s Wharf Monterey, CA 93940
