‘My first official whale watching experience and could not have asked for anything better…weather was perfect, boat was a sweet sturdy 60′ Chris Craft with plenty of space and vantages. Very friendly, experienced and accommodating crew. Saw some Gray whales, lots of otters, jellies, sea lions, kelp forests and various fish. Highly recommend Blue Ocean and definitely plan on doing another venture with them in the future.’
Blue Ocean Whale Watch
The Best Whale Watching in Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay attracts thousands of tourists each year with many of them wildlife lovers. Whether visiting for a day trip or in the area on vacation, whale watching is one of the best activities to choose when looking for things to do in Monterey, CA.
A Monterey Bay whale watching trip with Blue Ocean Whale Watch is the perfect activity for families, ecotourists, and photographers. We’re the company to choose if you’re looking for a tourist activity in Monterey Bay that isn’t too “touristy”. Our high-quality tours depart from Moss Landing Harbor, which is halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey – at the heart of the Monterey Bay and the closest port to the nutrient-rich Monterey Submarine Canyon.
Monterey Bay whale watching tours are becoming more and more popular, so make sure you book your trip in advance; or you can always opt for a chartered whale watching cruise around the Monterey Bay area and enjoy some of the best whale watching in the world.
Monterey Bay Whale Watching Trips
What Wildlife am I likely to see?
Whale sightings guaranteed or your next trip is free! Any month of the year, you have over a 90% chance of seeing whales.
YEAR-ROUND POSSIBLE SIGHTINGS:
Killer Whales (best time is mid-April through mid-May), 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.
SEASONAL WHALES
SPRING: MARCH THROUGH JUNE:
Humpback Whales (99% chance) and Gray Whales
SUMMER: JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER:
Humpback Whales (99% chance) and Blue Whales
FALL: SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER
Humpback Whales (99% chance) and Blue Whales
WINTER: DECEMBER THROUGH MARCH
Gray Whales and Humpback Whales
Why choose Blue Ocean?
Whale Watching in Monterey Bay at its Best
We know you have a choice when arranging your whale watching trip in Monterey Bay. Here are some of the main reasons to choose Blue Ocean:
- A knowledgeable and skilled crew who love what they do
- Owner-operated
- Excellent wildlife spotters
- Deep respect for ocean and its inhabitants
- Doesn’t feel “touristy” – we’re the boat locals choose
- Reduced capacity for better viewing and a more intimate experience
- Comfortable outdoor and indoor space for breaks from the elements
- Quiet and smooth ride due to our boat’s design
Trusted Reviews
Check out our independent real reviews on Trip Advisor, Google places & Yelp.
Our Trip Advisor rating is 5 out of 5!
We also have loads of testimonials from clients who have been on the Monterey whale watching trips.
Still not convinced? How about having a read through our blog posts where we list the days events and you can see all the photos of the days action: -)
Real Testimonials
Monterey Whale Watching News
Keep up to date with all our latest whale watching news in our blog
Excellent for Photographers
Photograph Whale watching Trips
Our trips are ideal for getting that perfect photograph or video of whales in action. Our boat has very high observation deck helping you to get the best photos of whales in Monterey bay and beyond!
Many people only take photos using their mobile phone or tablet and get stunning results.
View Photographs
If you have been on one of our trips you can see the best of our photos from your trip by visiting this page
We photograph and upload every whale watching tour and update the page as soon as we can after returning.