- Most Popular!
- Ages 3+
- 2.5 – 3 Hours
Experience the unforgettable adventure of Monterey Bay whale watching on the two best vessels in the fleet, The Princess Monterey and The Atlantis Monterey!
Quick Details
Departure times vary depending on the time the sun sets, please check our calendar for current availability and departure times.
Board the largest and finest vessels for a 1.5 hour Sunset Bay Cruise on scenic Monterey Bay. View the beautiful coastline and close to shore marine animals such as sea lions, sea otters and harbor seals while having the best seats on the bay to watch as the sun sets into the ocean!
Your trip will take place on the 110 ft Princess Monterey or the 100 ft. Atlantis Monterey. You’ll enjoy a heated cabin, restrooms, spacious seating around the boat and a snack bar with both hot and cold beverages including beer and wine and a variety of snacks for purchase.
Join us for a 1.5 hour bay cruise. You’ll enjoy:
Your trip will take place on either 110 ft. The Princess Monterey, or 100 ft. The Atlantis Monterey. You’ll enjoy a heated cabin, snack bar with both hot and cold beverages and snacks and spacious seating around the boat.
Due to the size of our boats, the Princess Monterey & the Atlantis Monterey provide stability and are an excellent choice for people who may be prone to sea sickness. Check out more tips to avoid seasickness here.
No need to spend thousands on a two week long cruise to enjoy amazing whales and marine life. During our 2.5-3 hour, fully narrated tour, you will spend a memorable day on the water.
Our vessels exceed all United States Coast Guard safety requirements with full inspections and certifications. Our vessels meet the latest USCG regulations carrying life vests for all passengers and all other required safety equipment.
Beverages and snacks are available on the boat from the snack bar but are not included in the price of the cruise (around $3 each). You are always welcome to bring any food or drinks of your own that you would like to enjoy along the way!
Fisherman’s Wharf (Monterey Bay, CA)
(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
The great thing about our vessels is that every seat in the house has a great view of the water, but we also offer the option of upper deck verses lower deck seating. Things to consider:
Rule #1 in any season – layer!
We want your Monterey whale watching tour to be the most enjoyable experience possible! Monterey, California has a Mediterranean climate with dry warm summers and mild winters. However, it can still get quite cold on the water as the temperature over the water is 10-30 degrees lower, and the chill is magnified by wind and damp sea spray.
Things you may want to bring on your trip.
If you think you may be prone to seasickness on your whale watching cruise or are a first-time whale watcher, you may want to consider motion sickness medications.
"Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Right after I purchased our tickets online, I received an email with detailed information on directions, parking, when to arrive, what to bring, etc. Our whale watching cruise lasted for 2 1/2 hours and we saw several groups of humpback whales. From the time we arrived to when we left, every employee was friendly, courteous, informative, and very helpful. We couldn’t have asked for a better whale watching company."
– Fronk D. | Tripadvisor"Guide was enthusiastic and helpful, providing plenty of relevant and interesting information.We had plenty of consistent whale sightings along with seals and some dolphins on the sunset trip. The crew was helpful as well."
– M. Nguyen | Tripadvisor"Everyone was friendly and helpful from the time we checked in until the trip was finished. We saw so many whales and got some great pictures. I highly recommend the sunset trip. Purchasing a ticket to ride above is well worth it."
– M. Rankin | TripadvisorExperience the unforgettable adventure of Monterey Bay whale watching on the two best vessels in the fleet, The Princess Monterey and The Atlantis Monterey!