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Monterey Bay Whale Watching

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Monterey & Carmel, USA

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Overview

Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey Bay Canyon, one of the largest underwater canyons in the world! This nutrient-rich zone attracts all types of marine life, making Moss Landing the best place for whale watching tours in the entire Monterey Bay. With many migratory whales, we’re able to offer guaranteed whale sightings year-round.

Since we our tours depart out of Moss Landing – Less Travel Time than Monterey wharf departures, and More Whale Watching Time!

The Biggest & Nicest Boats on Monterey Bay with 360 Degree walk around deck, interior cabin with windows and clean bathrooms

Premium VIP Upper Deck seating available (best for viewing)

Favorite Whale Watching Tour by both locals and tourists

Marine Biologist Tour Guides to narrate your experience

FREE parking on street if available

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  • Lunch
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7881 Sandholdt Road
Moss Landing, CA 95039, USA

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Sea Goddess Whale Watching

The Monterey Bay is California’s best location for viewing humpback whales, killer whales a.k.a. orcas, gray whales, blue whales, great white sharks and the abundance of marine species including dolphins, jellyfish and mola mola, which call the Pacific Ocean home.Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises you a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, at the mouth of the Monterey Bay Canyon, one of the largest underwater canyons in the world! The canyon is a nutrient-rich zone that attracts all types of marine life, making Moss Landing the best place for whale watching tours in the entire state of California, and Monterey Bay including San Francisco.In fact, the Monterey Bay is home to resident whales & dolphins and visited by so many migratory whales that we’re able to offer guaranteed whale sightings year-round. Plan your day!
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • All passengers must be able to support themselves with both hands at all times with the motion of the boat
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No walkers or wheelchairs allowed for safety reasons

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Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?

A: As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Monterey Bay Whale Watching. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022

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Activity code: C-122932P3

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  • Restroom on board
  • Lunch
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not Available for infants or children under 3 years old due to safety reasons
  • All passengers must be able to support themselves with both hands at all times with the motion of the boat
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No walkers or wheelchairs allowed for safety reasons
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
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