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Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
4.8
86 Ratings
Newport Beach
Experience the thrill of luxury whale watching on our 50’ pristine Catamaran Yacht. Get up-close views of giant blue whales, humpback whales, and mega pods of dolphins. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Balboa Fun Zone - All guests will check in at Davey’s Locker and pick their boarding pass up from the office. The office will then direct all guests to the appropriate line where the crew will grab all guests and direct them to the vessel.
What's Included
- Facility fees included
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Binoculars
- Parking
Additional Information
Aboard our immaculate 50-foot Catamaran Yacht, our consistently low number of passengers ensures a bespoke oceanic adventure. Our lavish whale watching cruises achieve an ideal equilibrium of stunning maritime features, and expansive observation platforms which enable you and your kin to witness fascinating sea mammals including colossal blue whales, humpback whales, large gatherings of dolphins, and much more. Your viewing pleasure is enhanced by our distinctive 360-degree walk-around feature, ensuring a superb view from almost any location onboard and guaranteeing none of your special moments are missed. Our premier location onboard is at the front, where you can take in the exciting sight of dolphins riding the bow wave, so close that they skim just beneath your feet on one of the dual bows, nearly within reach!
- Arrive 1 hour or earlier during peak summer months for parking
- Parking Fees located at Balboa Pier Municipal Lot and public lots
- Trolley Information for the Balboa Peninsula can be found at the City of Newport Beach website
- Trolley runs seasonally and not year round
Location
400 Main St
Main Street
Davey's Locker is located within the Historic Balboa Pavilion- adjacent to Harborside Restaurant and the Catalina Flyer.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(86 Ratings)
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Laura_w
Aug 9, 2024
Was not disappointed… saw whales - We had an amazing time. Our caption Kayla was professional and very knowledgeable. We saw several whales, a school of 100 dolphins, flying fish and the cute sea lions. Matt was her assistant and was helpful too. Overall the weather was not too great but maybe that is why we saw so much wildlife. Loved it and want to do it again, but this time I would like to go VIP
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Terril2u
Aug 3, 2024
Dolphins swimming all around! - Captain Larry was outstanding! He was engaging, funny, and informative. Waters were a bit rocky, but he got us through and made it fun for all. We could see hundreds of dolphins swimming and jumping around the boat. It was a sight to behold! ! This cruise is worth every penny!
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Jasminab815
Aug 1, 2024
Highly Recommend you do this ☺️ - I was visiting Cali from NJ and went with my sister in law and nieces. I was worried the girls would be bored but they loved it! The crew was great (bring cash for tips). The ride was great and the weather was perfect (bring a sweater as it can get chilly). Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales but we saw so many beautiful dolphins and sea lions. Overall we loved it.
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Tara_b
Jul 31, 2024
Worth it! - The staff was incredible. We were able to see dolphins. Not very many people on the boat so it made it enjoyable to have an up close spot. I would highly recommend.
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Y298cpjor
Jul 29, 2024
Awesome blue whale and dolphins - Went today with skipper Kayla and Kristine on the Catamaran. 3pm sailing time.
Saw dolphins including baby dolphins swimming alongside boat. Sea was rough so we were about to turn back, but blue whale appeared. Amazing sight. Sealions on way back. Pelicans, herons.
Both Kayla and Kristine gave really good facts about the wildlife. Great trip and highly recommend.
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Tiffany_k
Jul 28, 2024
Amazing experience - The captain was friendly, funny and knowledgeable. We had the best experience!! Highly recommend! We went with family and friends and we all had the best time.
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Heidi
Jul 24, 2024
Must see trip - Amazing time! Kayla and Mike maybe Matt showed us dolphins, minky whales and a blue whale!! Highly recommend! So glad we came!
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Monikast3921en
Jul 22, 2024
Transformative experience amongst whales and dolphins - We reserved this ride mainly just to enjoy a sunset boat ride. If we saw a dolphin or whale, it would have just been icing on the cake. Totally did not expect to not only spend about 15 minutes super close to a humpback whale, which was comfortable enough with the boat to stay near us for a while, BUT! We also found ourselves in the middle of a gigantic pod of dolphins, several hundred of them, leaping and frolicking all around us. Literally a dream. And the captain (Larry I think is his name) is wonderful, clearly LOVES his job, he was calling out to all the kids on the boat where to look, chatted and made jokes with the rest of us, and even gave me a pair of flip flops to keep since I stupidly wore high heels onto the boat. Overall, a fantastic and perfect experience, and highly recommend! Thank you so much!
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Michele_m
Jul 2, 2024
Excellent day for a Sea Journey! - Kayla and Matt were great crew members and made it their goal to get us the best views! Thanks to the whole boat crew we have an excellent time and our guests from Austria were so 😁😊
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Debbie_a
Jul 1, 2024
Amazing whale watching trip! - We were not expecting to see much but ended up seeing a humpback whale, dolphins and sea lions! Captains Larry and Lisa did an amazing job and were very knowledgeable! Truly a great experience with our family!
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