Whale Watching Cruise: See Blue Whales & Dolphins

Embark on a Newport Beach whale watching cruise and encounter majestic marine life, including the giant blue whale, humpback whales, dolphins, seals, and more. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 309 Palm St - Select from several whale watching cruise times daily and year-round. Our whale watching & dolphin cruises view giant blue whales, finback whales, gray whales, humpback whales, minke whales, several species of dolphin and more.
What's Included
  • All landing and facility fees included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Explore a diverse range of whales such as the colossal blue whale stretching over 90 feet, humpback whales, gray whales, finback whales, various dolphin species, seals, and other fascinating marine wildlife. Immediately outside Newport Bay lies the frontier of one of the most significant marine protected zones in the southern part of California,…

Location
309 Palm St
Palm Street
Located on the Balboa Boardwalk in Newport Beach. Suite A.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kathy_d
May 13, 2025
1K dolphins raced along the boat. Truly amazing - The tour was amazing and staff very knowledgeable. They have a biologist in board to explain things and we met with a pod of 1K dolphins that swam with us for Miles. Then a feed ball of fish formed and that was soo cool to watch as they fed. Nice bar to get beverages and staff were wonderful. Highly recommend
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Mina
Apr 26, 2025
Very happy with the trip - We went with our kids 4-13 years old. We all had fun and we liked that we could sit outside on the top deck. We got to see a lot of dolphins but no whales. An enjoyable trip!
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Abigail_b
Apr 24, 2025
It was very nice. Not too... - It was very nice. Not too crowded. The captain went out of his way to be patient when a whale and baby was seen even though it extended our time.
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Irene_c
Mar 11, 2025
Absolutely amazing... - Absolutely amazing experience. The water was a little choppy when we went out, but we were still able to see dolphins and they were majestic. The crew on board were very knowledgeable.
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Michelle
Dec 15, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Delightful! Weather was perfect as well. Everything was well organized and comfortable. We saw 2 or 3 pods of dolphins that had come together, hundreds!!!! Very exciting.
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Mary_m
Oct 22, 2024
Relaxing and very informative - Alan the volunteer on the boat shared so much information about whales that I didn’t mind That we did not see any. He was great!
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Lisa_c
May 3, 2025
We got put on an earlier... - We got put on an earlier boat, which was great. However, we didn’t see any marine life. The inside seating in the bar area was fantastic, particularly because it was a cold, rainy day.
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Katherine_d
Apr 21, 2025
Exploration of mammals - It’s exciting and relaxing, looking for mammals from the big oven. Dress comfy and warm. Bring binoculars, cameras.
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Jennifer_o
Mar 20, 2025
Don’t be late! Check the signage for check in! - The “spot” to meet is not correct! We checked in at one place, only to be told it was the “wrong” one…walk a ways to the correct one. Thought we messed it up. The map the first place gave us is a clear indication that it’s an issue. Fix the signage? Fix the address? The tour itself was great! We didn’t see any whales, but saw a ton of dolphin. I’d definitely go again! Tanner and Cole gave us some great advice for local seafood dinner afterwards too! You guys rock!
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Kiara_l
Apr 20, 2025
Missed the cruise - I couldn’t reach the vendor to find the location in time. We came from two hours away and arrived at 7:02pm. Therefore, we missed the cruise
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From $36
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).