Why Blue Ocean
Whale Watch is great:

• Knowledgeable Naturalist
• Deep respect for the ocean and its inhabitants
• Guaranteed whale sightings or next trip is free
• Most experienced owner/operator crew in Moss Landing
• Only whale watching vessel in the area designed for luxurious passenger tours
• Huge indoor space with panoramic viewing windows
• Quietest and smoothest ride due to our boat's design & size
• Fastest boat in the area so we get to the whales quicker & spend more time with them
• Highest observation deck for a unique vantage point for passengers & photographers
• Entertaining Kid's Corner

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Whales in Monterey Bay year-round

Every trip is a new adventure and you never know what you might see. Join us on a whale watching adventure, charter our boat for a burial at sea/ash scattering, or plan a private party. We look forward to welcoming you aboard High Spirits!

ALL YEAR-ROUND: Killer Whales, Risso's Dolphins, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Northern right-whale dolphins, Dall’s porpoise, harbor porpoise, bottlenose dolphins, Mola molas (giant ocean sunfish), jellies, sea otters, California sea lions, harbor seals, and local and migratory birds.

Whales by Season

SPRING: Humpback Whales throughout the spring, with a few Gray Whales in the beginning of the season.

SUMMER: Humpback Whales, Blue Whales, and Fin Whales.

FALL: Humpback Whales and Blue Whales.

WINTER: Migrating Gray Whales.

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