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Monterey Bay Whale Watch Tours offers Daily Whale Watching Tours, Pelagic Seabird Tours, Killer Whale Tours, and Private Charters. Families can choose from specific options such as the Monterey Bay All Day Whale Tour, the Monterey Bay Sunset Whale Watching Tour, Monterey Bay Private Charters/Film Crews, the Monterey Bay Killer Whale Search Trip, and the Monterey Bay Pelagic Seabird Tour. On whale watch trips, staff pick up mylar balloons when they see them on the water.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Monterey Bay Sunset Whale Watching Tour duration is three hours
• Price: Daily Monterey Bay Whale Watch Tour from $76.32; Monterey Bay All Day Whale Tour (seasonal) from $196.10; Monterey Bay Sunset Whale Watching Tour from $79.50; Monterey Bay Private Charters/Film Crews from $700 per hour; Monterey Bay Killer Whale Search Trip from $196.10; Monterey Bay Pelagic Seabird Tour from $196.10
Monterey Bay Whale Watch Tours is the original year-round whale watching company in Monterey, California owned and operated by marine biologists since 1992, with daily tours focusing on education, research, and conservation. Trips are led by experienced marine biologists, including owner and lead naturalist Nancy Black, who has a Master’s in Marine Science from Moss Landing Marine Labs with a focus on Pacific white-sided dolphins and killer whales and has worked with cetaceans in Monterey Bay for over 25 years. Monterey Bay Whale Watch has been named one of the top five whale watching companies in the U.S., and Nancy Black received an award from Moss Landing Marine Laboratories for work documenting harbor porpoise caught and killed in gill nets in Monterey Bay and contributing to the ban of gill nets in Monterey Bay.
Monterey Bay Whale Watch Tours operates year-round whale watching tours to observe the diversity and abundance of whales and dolphins inhabiting Monterey Bay, where the Monterey Submarine Canyon approaches close to shore and allows spotting of deep water species of whales, dolphins, and seabirds near the coast. Monterey Bay Whale Watch is featured in BBC’s Blue Planet Series, National Geographic specials, and Animal Planet segments, including Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet show “Caught in the Moment,” Episode Seven: Monterey Bay, and Blue Planet – Seas of Life, Episode 1 “Ocean World” and Episode 9 “The Making of the Blue Planet.” Nancy Black has given lectures to scientific organizations, non-profit groups, schools, museums, aquariums, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Symposium.
Parent reviews describe seeing animals such as orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seals, and mention staff being knowledgeable, kind, and helpful with children who felt seasick. Testimonials also note that the boats were clean and comfortable, that there were facilities on board including snacks and coffee, and that upper deck viewing was available for an extra cost. One testimonial advises that it was very cold on the water and recommends wearing warm hats and several layers such as a fleece and rain jacket.
Last updated July 2, 2026.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Monterey Bay Sunset Whale Watching Tour duration is three hours
• Price: Daily Monterey Bay Whale Watch Tour from $76.32; Monterey Bay All Day Whale Tour (seasonal) from $196.10; Monterey Bay Sunset Whale Watching Tour from $79.50; Monterey Bay Private Charters/Film Crews from $700 per hour; Monterey Bay Killer Whale Search Trip from $196.10; Monterey Bay Pelagic Seabird Tour from $196.10
Monterey Bay Whale Watch Tours is the original year-round whale watching company in Monterey, California owned and operated by marine biologists since 1992, with daily tours focusing on education, research, and conservation. Trips are led by experienced marine biologists, including owner and lead naturalist Nancy Black, who has a Master’s in Marine Science from Moss Landing Marine Labs with a focus on Pacific white-sided dolphins and killer whales and has worked with cetaceans in Monterey Bay for over 25 years. Monterey Bay Whale Watch has been named one of the top five whale watching companies in the U.S., and Nancy Black received an award from Moss Landing Marine Laboratories for work documenting harbor porpoise caught and killed in gill nets in Monterey Bay and contributing to the ban of gill nets in Monterey Bay.
Monterey Bay Whale Watch Tours operates year-round whale watching tours to observe the diversity and abundance of whales and dolphins inhabiting Monterey Bay, where the Monterey Submarine Canyon approaches close to shore and allows spotting of deep water species of whales, dolphins, and seabirds near the coast. Monterey Bay Whale Watch is featured in BBC’s Blue Planet Series, National Geographic specials, and Animal Planet segments, including Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet show “Caught in the Moment,” Episode Seven: Monterey Bay, and Blue Planet – Seas of Life, Episode 1 “Ocean World” and Episode 9 “The Making of the Blue Planet.” Nancy Black has given lectures to scientific organizations, non-profit groups, schools, museums, aquariums, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Symposium.
Parent reviews describe seeing animals such as orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seals, and mention staff being knowledgeable, kind, and helpful with children who felt seasick. Testimonials also note that the boats were clean and comfortable, that there were facilities on board including snacks and coffee, and that upper deck viewing was available for an extra cost. One testimonial advises that it was very cold on the water and recommends wearing warm hats and several layers such as a fleece and rain jacket.
Last updated July 2, 2026.
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