Princess Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Enjoy your Monterey Whale Watching Tour on one of the two largest and finest vessels in the fleet: the Princess Monterey and the Atlantis Monterey.
You’ll enjoy:
- heated cabin
- hot and cold beverages
snacks - spacious seating
- beautiful scenery and wildlife
Every trip is different, so whether it’s your first time or you’re a veteran, come on out and see what the magical Monterey Bay will reveal today!
The Atlantis Monterey and the Princess have limited upper deck seating available at time of purchase for an additional fee.
Worried about seasickness?
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.
Short on Time?
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.
Safety Concerns?
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.
Cruise Rates
- Adults – $50- Ages 12 and up
- Children – $35 – Ages 3 to 11
- Adults (Upper Deck) – $70 – Ages 12 and up. Limited availability. Optional access to upper deck for premium viewing.
- Children (Upper Deck) – $55 – Ages 3 to 11. Limited availability. Optional access to upper deck for premium viewing.
Departure Schedule
- The Atlantis Monterey departs at 9am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm
- The Sea Goddess departs at 12pm, 12:30pm 3:30pm
- The Princess Monterey departs at 10am and 2pm and 5pm
- Trip times vary by season so check out our calendar for the current schedule.
FOR SAFETY REASONS WE DO NOT TAKE KIDS UNDER 3 YEARS OLD OR PREGNANT WOMEN ON OUR TRIPS
What Is Not Included?
Beverages and snacks are available on the boat from the snack bar but are not included in the price of the cruise (around $2 each). You are always welcome to bring any food or drinks of your own that you would like to enjoy along the way!
Meeting Location
Fisherman’s Wharf (Monterey Bay, CA)
(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
Enjoy your Monterey Whale Watching Tour on one of the two largest and finest vessels in the fleet: the Princess Monterey and the Atlantis Monterey.
You’ll enjoy:
- heated cabin
- hot and cold beverages
snacks - spacious seating
- beautiful scenery and wildlife
Every trip is different, so whether it’s your first time or you’re a veteran, come on out and see what the magical Monterey Bay will reveal today!
The Atlantis Monterey and the Princess have limited upper deck seating available at time of purchase for an additional fee.
Cruise Rates
- Adults – $50- Ages 12 and up
- Children – $35 – Ages 3 to 11
- Adults (Upper Deck) – $70 – Ages 12 and up. Limited availability. Optional access to upper deck for premium viewing.
- Children (Upper Deck) – $55 – Ages 3 to 11. Limited availability. Optional access to upper deck for premium viewing.
2018 Departure Schedule
- The Atlantis Monterey departs at 9am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm
- The Sea Goddess departs at 12pm, 12:30pm 3:30pm
- The Princess Monterey departs at 10am and 2pm and 5pm
- Trip times vary by season so check out our calendar for the current schedule.
FOR SAFETY REASONS WE DO NOT TAKE KIDS UNDER 3 YEARS OLD OR PREGNANT WOMEN ON OUR TRIPS
What Is Not Included?
Beverages and snacks are available on the boat from the snack bar but are not included in the price of the cruise (around $2 each). You are always welcome to bring any food or drinks of your own that you would like to enjoy along the way!
Meeting Location
Fisherman’s Wharf (Monterey Bay, CA)
(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
Worried about seasickness?
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.
Short on Time?
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.
Safety Concerns?
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.
Mouse over the silhouettes to discover some of the sea creatures you will have the opportunity to see during this 2.5 – 3 hour fully narrated tour:
Dec – April
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Gray Whale Eschrichtius robustusWeight: Up to 90,000 lbs
Lifespan: 50 to 70 years
Length: 42+ feet
Threats: Commercial Whaling, pollution, shipping, offshore gas and oil development in the Okhotsk Sea
Location: Pacific Ocean
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April – Nov
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Blue Whale Balaenoptera musculusWeight: Up to 330,000 pounds
Lifespan: likely 70+ years
Length: Up to 110 feet
Threats: Vessel strikes, Fisheries interactions, Ocean noise
Location: Alaska, New England/Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Islands, Southeast, West Coast
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Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliaeWeight: Up to 40 tons
Lifespan: 80 to 90 years
Length: Up to 60 feet
Threats: Entanglement in fishing gear, Vessel strikes, Vessel-based harassment, Habitat impacts
Location: Alaska, New England/Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Islands, Southeast, West Coast
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Orca
Orcinus orcaWeight: Up to 11 tons
Lifespan: 30 to 90 years
Length: Up to 32 feet
Threats: Food limitations, Entanglement, Chemical contaminants,Disturbance from vessel traffic and noise, Oil spills
Location: Alaska, New England/Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Islands, Southeast, West Coast
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Year-Round
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Dolphin
Tursiops truncatusWeight: 300 to 1400 lbs
Lifespan: 40+ years
Length: Around 8 feet
Threats: whaling, entanglement in fishing gear, climate change, oil and gas development, toxic contamination
Location: Most species live in shallow areas of tropical and temperate oceans throughout the world
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Seal
Arctocephalus townsendiWeight: 110 to 400 lbs
Lifespan: About 20 years
Length:
Threats: Entanglement and incidental hooking on (longlines) in commercial and recreational fishing gear, Oil spills, Coastal development, Military activities
Location: Alaska, West Coast
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California Sea Lion
Zalophus californianusWeight: 240 to 700 lbs
Lifespan: 20 to 30 years
Length: 6 to 7.5 feet
Threats: Entanglement in fishing gear, Biotoxins resulting from harmful algal blooms, Human-caused injuries
Location: West Coast
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Sea Birds
variousEnjoy various seabirds on your excursion in Monterey Bay including Cormorants, Gulls, Pelicans, Albatross, Shearwaters, and Sea Ducks.
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Dec – April
Grey Whale
Eschrichtius robustus
Weight: Up to 90,000 lbs
Lifespan: 50 to 70 years
Length: 42+ feet
Threats: Commercial Whaling, pollution, shipping, offshore gas and oil development in the Okhotsk Sea
Location: Pacific Ocean
April – Nov
Blue Whale
Balaenoptera musculus
Weight: Up to 330,000 pounds
Lifespan: likely 70+ years
Length: Up to 110 feet
Threats: Vessel strikes, Fisheries interactions, Ocean noise
Location: Alaska, New England/Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Islands, Southeast, West Coast
Humpback Whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
Weight: Up to 40 tons
Lifespan: 80 to 90 years
Length: Up to 60 feet
Threats: Entanglement in fishing gear, Vessel strikes, Vessel-based harassment, Habitat impacts
Location: Alaska, New England/Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Islands, Southeast, West Coast
Orca / Killer Whale
Orcinus orca
Weight: Up to 11 tons
Lifespan: 30 to 90 years
Length: Up to 32 feet
Threats: Food limitations, Entanglement, Chemical contaminants,Disturbance from vessel traffic and noise, Oil spills
Location: Alaska, New England/Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Islands, Southeast, West Coast
Year-Round
Dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
Weight: 300 to 1400 lbs
Lifespan: 40+ years
Length: Around 8 feet
Threats: whaling, entanglement in fishing gear, climate change, oil and gas development, toxic contamination
Location: Most species live in shallow areas of tropical and temperate oceans throughout the world
Harbor Seal
Arctocephalus townsendi
Weight: 110 to 400 lbs
Lifespan: About 20 years
Length:
Threats: Entanglement and incidental hooking on (longlines) in commercial and recreational fishing gear, Oil spills, Coastal development, Military activities
Location: Alaska, West Coast
California Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus
Weight: 240 to 700 lbs
Lifespan: 20 to 30 years
Length: 6 to 7.5 feet
Threats: Entanglement in fishing gear, Biotoxins resulting from harmful algal blooms, Human-caused injuries
Location: West Coast
Sea Birds
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Enjoy various seabirds on your excursion in Monterey Bay including Cormorants, Gulls, Pelicans, Albatross, Shearwaters, and Sea Ducks.
Whale Party!
We had an amazing tour, about 3 hours, and we travel about 30 minutes into sea and we found a spot with lots of whales and sea lions feasting on anchovies! Our tour guides said our tour was one of the most sightings they have experienced in a while! This tour was really worth it! The boat is comfortable, with clean toilets and option for inside or outside seating. They also sell some snacks and drinks in the boat. I will highly recommend this tour!
– Simo M. | TripAdvisor
Great Tour!
Start off your day with a good breakfast to fill up your belly. Don’t bring binoculars because the boat brings you close. But do bring a nice camera with a nice lens to be sure you can get a nice shot of the whales. We saw a big feeding group of about 100 sea lions, 200 seagulls and about 6-10 whales. It was really awesome and something I’ll never forget. None of this would be possible without the great crew aboard the Princess Monterey! You won’t regret it!
– Grant W. | TripAdvisor
Great Trip!
We had a great trip with Princess Monterey. We saw a great show and the naturalist on board did a great job of explaining the details of the whale and wildlife behavior. The captain also was very adept at positioning the boat for viewing multiple surfacing of the whales and their activity. We also followed the advice of others about layering for weather and were glad we had warm clothing!
– Steve S. | TripAdvisor
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