Sunset Whale Watch Tour in Monterey

Recommended by 94% of travelers

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Monterey & Carmel, USA

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5+ bookings last month.

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Sandi_A ·

Aug 2025

The crew was pleasant, informative and helpful. Safety was first and foremost with an intention to find sightings second. Once we saw whales, they intentionally stayed in the area and we saw lots of activity -blows, breaches, dives and jumping. It was so exciting. Isaiah was a rock star!!

· Jacinda_D ·

Sep 2025

Having directions on where to go once you get to the address would’ve been very helpful. We found it by asking around. The trip itself was great. We saw whales and sea lions and birds and learned about that ecosystem and it was just a super fun time. The crew was great.

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Overview

Book this group tour to spot whales breaching at sunset in Monterey Bay. Each tour is led by a naturalist or marine biologist who helps find the whales and shares facts about them. Sip provided coffee or tea while you cruise for around three hours looking for whales. Alcoholic beverages are not included, and snacks are not provided on this shared tour.

Keep costs down with this group tour
Easily meet your boat at 245 Washington St, Monterey
Sip on provided coffee and tea
Tour for around 3 hours, then the rest of the evening is free

What's Included

Check-in 30-45 minutes ahead! Plan ahead incase for traffic!
Time listed is when the boat leaves the dock!
Coffee and/or Tea
Restrooms onboard

Alcoholic Beverages

21+ Adults
Snacks

Chips, Candy, Soda, Water
Gratuities

Tipping crew

Meeting and Pickup

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End point

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Operating hours
.5:00 pm

Itinerary

Discovery Whale Watch

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Time listed is when the boat LEAVES -- CHECK-IN 30 to 45 MINUTES AHEAD DEPARTURE
If prone to motionsickness, please take precautionary measures and we also sell motion sickness remedies in the shop
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Ashley_G

This is the tour to book if you want to actually see whales up close and get a full lesson. The best experience! The captain was so informative, kind, and awesome! He made sure to fill us in with info and fun facts about every animal and thing we saw out at sea. We saw SEVERAL whales; some really close. The captain carefully followed the whales so we could get the best views and ensured our safety the entire trip. I felt comfortable, safe, and has so much fun. An unforgettable experience.

Reviews

4.8

based on 87 reviews

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Jacinda_D, Sep 2025

Whale Watching Exordinare

Sandi_A, Aug 2025

Best experience!!

Manjit_K, Jul 2025

Follow your tour guide at boat. Keep some sweater or jacket to keep you warm it gets cold sometime splash during adventure. Fully charge your cell. My kids was 3.5 year and 9.5 year old enjoyed it fully exited watching whales. During July-Oct ocean is not so crazy as our guide suggested otherwise sea sick is a thing to consider.

Incredible experience!...

Britni_F, Jul 2025

Incredible experience! The most whale breaching I’ve ever seen. The naturalists Isaiah and Maddie were deeply knowledgeable and greatly appreciated. I already want to repeat this experience!

Whale watching trip.

Stephen_R, Jul 2025

Nice trip , professional staff, dress in layers, because it can get cold. We saw many whales feeding in area.

Best your out there!

Ashley_G, Jul 2025

Sunset as we were getting back

Emma_H, Aug 2024

The trip was good as a whole. The guides was very knowledgable. We did see a few whales whilst at sea which was great but was advertised as sunset and that started AFTER we got back. So that was a little disappointing.

Excellent trip

Joanne_E, Aug 2024

Captain JJ, Andrew and Corey were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They really made this a wonderful experience. They helped to ensure that everyone was able to see the whales and gave excellent information about their habitat and habits. Our sunset tour was cancelled due to bad weather but the transfer to an alternative was simple and dealt with courteously. A full refund was offered but we really wanted the tour and were really glad we did. We saw lots of whales and had a really great time. Take sickness tablets! Several people were unwell!

Highly recommend

CC_A, Aug 2024

Had a great time!! Definitely recommend. Great crew, saw dozens of whales, would definitely go back.

Fun sea adventure!

Stephanie_K, Aug 2024

All the folks working the boat were super friendly and happy to talk whale and wildlife with you. Our day was a little rough- so be prepared with wet weather gear and Dramamine! Because of the waves, didn't feel comfortable taking our phone out to get a snap, but we saw a lot of humpback whales! Totally enjoyed it!!

Informative,exciting,and fun!!

Michael_G, Aug 2024

Seeing the aquatic life!! And the knowledge of Maddie,Jessie,and Captain Rod!! And being out in the Pacific Ocean on a boat for our first time ever!!

Great watching the whales and wildlife!

Cindy_H, Jul 2024

Was wonderful having an interactive tour! The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable with any questions we asked

Cancelled by Captain

Noah_B, Jul 2024

I was disappointed when our sunset whale watching tour was canceled this past Thursday due to weather. As far as I could tell, the weather was pretty nice. Luckily, we were given 3 hours notice so made alternative plans. I am hoping that my refund was processed and then I will be getting all my money back.

Amazing and fun!

Elizabeth_B, Jul 2024

We were able to watch a mother and calf for about an hour. The calf was rambunctious and amazing, breaching repeatedly! We got wonderful views of these beautiful humpback whales!!! We were also able to watch a herd of seals porpoise! Very fun! The staff were friendly and helpful, going out of their way to answer our questions. It was a marvelous trip!!!

Amazing time

Stacia_N, Jun 2024

The deckhand, naturalist, and captain were all very personable and funny. The naturalist on board made sure that he went and talked to all of the guests. We saw lots of humpback whales that were surfacing, saw one breaching, some pectoral slaps. It was amazing.

Was an amazing experience...

Melissa_H, Jun 2024

Was an amazing experience seeing the whales! Our first time and didn’t know what to expect but the entire tour exceeded our expectations,highly recommend this company for your tour.

Whale Watch Tour

Teresa_S, Sep 2023

We throughly enjoyed this tour. We saw a lot of dolphins and sea lions as well as a Momma whale and her baby!!! Amazing!!!

Awesome experience!

Travis_G, Aug 2023

Saw multiple humpbacks and hundreds of dolphins! Crew was awesome and knowledgeable! Would go again in a second.

3 Humpbacks

Bradley_B, Jul 2023

Crew kept a good lookout for all kinds of wildlife and let us see three humpbacks for a extended period of time. They were super helpful in getting my disabled wife to and from the boat as well as to good vantage points.

We went to see some whale...

TinLuu, Nov 2022

We went to see some whale and we did just that! Remember to wear something warm because it can get really cold. Staff was really attentive and energetic

Isaac made the tour- excellent/ highly recommend!

Teresa_M, Aug 2022

Excellent!! Highly recommend. The crew were great, especially Isaac very knowledgeable and personable. He truly made the experience wonderful. First whale watching tour- was very impressed- well worth the time and money. We saw many whales including two blue whales at the same time!!

Wonderful

Marilyn_B, Aug 2022

Saw several humpback whales and schools of dolphins. Close to the boat. Amazing. Great captain and crew

Awesomeness

Ken_C, Jul 2022

The Crew Was Professional, Fun, Informative, A Really Great Experience And Whales In Full View With Knowledgeable Crew Answering Any And All Questions. HAD AN AMAZING TIME

What a great Trip!

Josephine_L, Jul 2022

We had such a great experience with Andrew and the captain. We saw a humpback mother and baby playing and jumping around and a group of dolphins, sea otter and sea lions. It was such a great day! Thank you for this trip discover whale watch!!