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Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

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Newport Beach, USA

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Onboard our 50’ pristine Catamaran Yacht, our always low passenger capacity makes for an intimate at sea experience. The luxury whale watching cruises feature a perfect balance of gorgeous nautical details, and spacious viewing areas which allow you and your family to get up-close views of wild marine mammals including giant blue whales, humpback whales, mega pods of dolphin, and so much more. The unique 360-viewing walk around feature, allows for a perfect view from almost any vantage point onboard and means you’ll never miss a moment. Our favorite spot onboard is up front, where you can gaze down at bow riding dolphin, which will glide just below your feet on one of the dual bows, so close they are almost within arm’s reach!

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  • Landing and facility fees
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
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400 Main Street
Newport Beach, CA 92661, USA

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All guests will check in at Davey's Locker and pick their boarding pass up from the office. The office will then direct all guests to the appropriate line where the crew will grab all guests and direct them to the vessel.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Parking Fees located at Balboa Pier Municipal Lot and public lots
  • Trolley Information for the Balboa Peninsula can be found at the City of Newport Beach website
  • Trolley runs seasonally and not year round

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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

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Average 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 177 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Arrive 1 hour or earlier during peak summer months for parking
  • Parking Fees located at Balboa Pier Municipal Lot and public lots
  • Trolley Information for the Balboa Peninsula can be found at the City of Newport Beach website
  • Trolley runs seasonally and not year round
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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