Afternoon Whale Watch: Personalized, Passionate Experience

Our group takes great pride in our individuality, enthusiasm for the business, and unwavering commitment to deliver the finest experience for you. We transport smaller groups to foster a more intimate interaction between our team and passengers.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 66 Fishermans Wharf - Join us out on an exciting adventure as we explore the Monterey Bay in search of whales, dolphin, and other marine life. Monterey Bay is one of the best places in the world to see whales as we are lucky enough to experience these magnificent creatures year round here.
    Our vessels are smaller than some of our competition in…
What's Included
  • Life jackets provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages
Location
66 Fishermans Wharf
Fishermans Wharf
TIME LISTED IS WHEN THE BOAT LEAVES!!!!! CHECK-IN 45 - 30 MINUTES AHEAD HIGH TRAFFIC!!! PLAN EXTRA TIME!!! MONTEREY CAR WEEK AUGUST 8 - 17TH Parking Address: 101 Washington, Monterey, Ca 93940 Building Address: 66 Fisherman's Wharf
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rebna
Aug 2, 2025
Amazing experience - Amazing experience, saw lots of whales, great commentary from the wonderful host. Would highly recommend this tour. Can get cold out on the water so take a jumper / coat.
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Ania_e
Jul 26, 2025
Engaging! - Absolutely amazing! Saw few whales. The tour guide was absolutely fantastic and engaging. Went with my college age daughter and she loved it!
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Hshuffaker
Jul 2, 2025
Great experience! - Good size boat, very knowledgeable and polite crew. We saw humpback whales and a blue whale! They just meed to fix their outside speakers.
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Sabrinamarie2016
Jun 28, 2025
Do not miss it! - This tour was amazing!!! We could see many whales and could even smell them. The team was very competent and super friendly.
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Tomfu9113tz
Jun 5, 2025
A terrific whale watching experience! - The trip was well planned and the crew very knowledgeable, helpful and polite. Isiah was an excellent host and obviously an expert about whales and the local sea life. Although quite windy in choppy seas, our experience was wonderful. Captain Jackson was expert in keeping us in close proximity to the many whales we saw. I will recommend Discovery Whale Watching to friends and anyone going to the Monterey area.
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E142jtlaurak
Apr 22, 2025
Amazing! - Had an amazing time! We saw lots of humpback whales and sea lions. Bring a jacket. It gets cold out on the water. Crew was great!
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Zach
Apr 17, 2025
Great timing this April. They said there was huge number of humpbacks in the bay! Great experience! - We had a great time! Beautiful day and we saw at least 15 whales! Surpassed my expectations. The crew was terrific and knowledgeable. Thanks for the memories I defiantly recommend
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Zulfia
Apr 7, 2025
Would do it again! - Stayed close to the whales significantly longer while the bigger boats returned. Wonderful staff and narration! Isaiah dis an awesome job keeping everyone on board engaged.
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Irina_c
Jul 4, 2025
Beware: purchase seasickness pills at least one hour before. - I wish that somewhere on the website instructions about what to expect, the company would have indicated that they strongly recommend you take something to prevent seasickness. During the instructions we received about 20 minutes before the trip started, the guide strongly encouraged everyone to take a seasickness pill which was only one dollar each. I did. But this was only 20 minutes before the trip… It’s recommended to take One hour before. Even when I checked in, approximately one hour before the trip, the person doing the check-in did not say anything! I got sick… Many people got sick. I read all the instructions on the website before coming, including to wear layers and such. I just wish they added instructions on seasickness on the i fo site because I would’ve come prepared and would have done my research on what was the most effective pill to take. I loved the trip! But it would’ve been so much better if I have known to prepare for seasickness.
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Malcolmb1299
Jun 20, 2025
Cancelled trip on a very sunny day - Cancelled trip due to weather reasons when we were en route to Monterey. Offered us chance to go on next morning trip but when we got chance to respond had been fully booked. Fortunately found another boat but felt pretty let down. Weather looked ideal with very little wind.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).