Humpback Whales are here through the fall!
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!
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.
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.
Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing harbor, at the heart of the bay, halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey. We're in a prime location to start looking for whales, too. The Monterey Submarine Canyon begins only a couple hundred yards offshore Moss Landing which means it's only minutes before we're over deep, cold, nutrient-rich water that attracts all kinds of wildlife.
Moss Landing harbor is directly off Highway 1 making us easy to find. Parking spaces are plentiful & cheap! Moss Landing has an old-fashioned charm offering cute antique shops, famous restaurants, and gorgeous beaches.

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