Monterey Sunset Whale Watch: Intimate Marine Experience

Embark on an intimate marine adventure with Monterey Sunset Whale Watch. Experience the beauty of Monterey Bay, spot whales, dolphins, sea lions, and more, while enjoying a breathtaking sunset. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Discovery Whale Watch - CHECK-IN 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE!!!

Join us for an evening tour exploring the Monterey Bay as we search for incredible marine life! Our primary focus is on whales, but other possibilities include: dolphin, sea lions, sea otters, and sea birds. Conclude the tour with an amazing view of the sunset over the water.
Beer & wine are available onboard for purchase.

What's Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

CHECK-IN 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE!

Monterey Bay is one of the greatest places in the world to find whales and with the added bonus of a sunset viewing in the summer/fall months, you can’t go wrong! Each tour is narrated by a Naturalist/Marine Biologist onboard who can find the wildlife, tell you fascinating facts about the animals, and answer all of your questions! Our boats are smaller in order to provide a more intimate and personal experience for all of our guests.

-2.5-3 hour tour
-Snacks, sodas, water, beer/wine available onboard for purchase
-Whales, dolphin, sea lions, sea otters, sea birds, and other wildlife are all possibilities

Location
66 Fishermans Wharf
Fishermans Wharf
CHECK-IN 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE!! Parking Address: 101 Figueroa Street Monterey CA 93940 Find beginning of Fisherman's Wharf with Pink building/Blue Lighthouse (Harbor House) Walk past gift shops and turn right when you see a giant clock or the Crab house Restaurant. The BLUE Building.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joanne_e
Aug 22, 2024
Excellent trip - Captain JJ, Andrew and Corey were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They really made this a wonderful experience. They helped to ensure that everyone was able to see the whales and gave excellent information about their habitat and habits. Our sunset tour was cancelled due to bad weather but the transfer to an alternative was simple and dealt with courteously. A full refund was offered but we really wanted the tour and were really glad we did. We saw lots of whales and had a really great time. Take sickness tablets! Several people were unwell!
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Cc_a
Aug 19, 2024
Highly recommend - Had a great time!! Definitely recommend. Great crew, saw dozens of whales, would definitely go back.
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Deborahsj6202ai
Aug 9, 2024
Great guides and a fantastic experience! - Our guides were very educational and entertaining. We saw about 20 whales all lunge-feeding and took so many pictures! There were lots of sea lions and birds with the whales as well. Completely worth it, we had a great time!
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Stephanie_k
Aug 7, 2024
Fun sea adventure! - All the folks working the boat were super friendly and happy to talk whale and wildlife with you. Our day was a little rough- so be prepared with wet weather gear and Dramamine! Because of the waves, didn't feel comfortable taking our phone out to get a snap, but we saw a lot of humpback whales! Totally enjoyed it!!
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Carmen
Aug 4, 2024
Nice experience - We arrived late because a lot of traffic coming from SF, and we were able to board anyway. Very helpful staff And of course the whales were there!
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Michael_g
Aug 2, 2024
Informative,exciting,and fun!! - Seeing the aquatic life!! And the knowledge of Maddie,Jessie,and Captain Rod!! And being out in the Pacific Ocean on a boat for our first time ever!!
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Cindy_h
Jul 13, 2024
Great watching the whales and wildlife! - Was wonderful having an interactive tour! The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable with any questions we asked
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Elizabeth_b
Jul 1, 2024
Amazing and fun! - We were able to watch a mother and calf for about an hour. The calf was rambunctious and amazing, breaching repeatedly! We got wonderful views of these beautiful humpback whales!!! We were also able to watch a herd of seals porpoise! Very fun! The staff were friendly and helpful, going out of their way to answer our questions. It was a marvelous trip!!!
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Biankahain
Aug 5, 2024
Great Tour - The tour was fantastic and I would definitely recommend it to others. We were fortunate to witness several humpback whales during the excursion, and our guide provided us with a wealth of interesting information about these magnificent creatures. It's important to dress warmly for the chilly temperatures out on the water. Due to the offshore location, I would estimate that it was at least 20 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than on land. Be prepared to bundle up to fully enjoy the experience!
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Noah_b
Jul 1, 2024
Cancelled by Captain - I was disappointed when our sunset whale watching tour was canceled this past Thursday due to weather. As far as I could tell, the weather was pretty nice. Luckily, we were given 3 hours notice so made alternative plans. I am hoping that my refund was processed and then I will be getting all my money back.
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