Daily Sightings

Both trips featured excellent humpback whale sightings, with three whales on the morning tour and five throughout the afternoon. The morning also included an incredible encounter with more than 300 long-beaked common dolphins, while the afternoon showcased two pairs of humpbacks actively feeding alongside a large raft of sea lions.

Wednesday’s  trips enjoyed excellent views of six humpback whales that have been spending time in the area, traveling in small groups and as singles. Guests also watched playful sea lions and leaping through the water, making for another beautiful day of wildlife viewing on Monterey Bay.

Both trips delivered outstanding wildlife encounters on Monterey Bay. The morning featured a humpback whale that surfaced remarkably close to the boat along with a massive pod of more than 200 Risso’s dolphins spread across the bay. The afternoon found an energetic pod of more than 100 common dolphins and a feeding frenzy of sea…

Today’s trip followed three humpback whales as they fed among dense schools of anchovies. Plunge-diving pelicans added to the spectacle, creating an exciting display of Monterey Bay’s rich marine ecosystem.

The morning trip encountered 15 humpback whales gathered in several feeding groups, creating an incredible display of activity. Guests enjoyed repeated lunge-feeding and surface gulping as the whales fed throughout the area, making for another memorable day on Monterey Bay.

The morning trip followed two humpback cow-calf pairs while numerous other humpbacks were scattered throughout the area. Guests were treated to a spectacular full-body breach from one of the mothers just off the boat, all under calm seas that made for outstanding viewing conditions.

The morning trip delivered one of the most unforgettable sightings of the season as guests encountered the CA50B, CA51A, and CA220 killer whale pods. The orcas were incredibly active at the surface, providing prolonged, close-up views that made for an exceptional experience. Harbor porpoises and distant humpback whales were also spotted on the way out,…

The morning trip encountered 15–18 humpback whales scattered throughout the bay in pairs and trios. Guests were treated to an exciting breach and several tail throws, while black-footed albatrosses, pink-footed shearwaters, and sooty shearwaters added to another beautiful day on Monterey Bay.

Both trips found scattered humpback whales actively feeding, with spectacular vertical lunge-feeding, frequent surface activity, and several impressive breaches. Feeding sea lion rafts, large flocks of pink-footed and sooty shearwaters, black-footed albatrosses, and ashy storm-petrels highlighted the day, while the morning trip also enjoyed a trio of Pacific white-sided dolphins bow riding alongside the boat.

Today’s trips featured incredible humpback whale activity, with widespread surface feeding including dramatic lunge-feeding displays. Guests enjoyed several close encounters, including a whale passing beneath the bow and an energetic calf playing alongside its mother. Feeding sea lions, pink-footed and sooty shearwaters, and friendly albatrosses rounded out another unforgettable day on Monterey Bay.

What an unforgettable day on Monterey Bay! Guests were treated to an incredible encounter with the CA51A pod of killer whales, highlighted by an energetic calf that delighted everyone with repeated breaches.

Sunday’s trip featured humpback whales scattered throughout the bay, giving guests plenty to enjoy from start to finish. Highlights included an incredible close-up lunge-feeding display and a spectacular distant triple breach. Along the way, a small pod of Pacific white-sided dolphins made an appearance.