Princess Monterey Whale Watching

Princess Monterey Whale Watching Whale Watching Monterey, Ca. Princess Monterey Whale Watching has been in the cruise business for over 30 years. They are protected by U.S. Copyright 2015.
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We are Monterey Bay’s leading company in narrated ocean and bay tours, specializing in natural history and biology of marine wildlife, especially whales! Our whale watching trips run year-round and are fully narrated by marine biologists/naturalists, all with years experience on the Monterey Bay. Come down to the historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf on the Monterey Bay and enjoy an unforgettable adventu

re with us at Princess Monterey Whale Watching. We offer safe, fun and educational trips for everyone to enjoy, including group tours, private charters, and marine education field trips for school groups (K-12). 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 100´ Princess Monterey and the Atlantis are the largest and most comfortable boats operating in Monterey. Our vessels feature easy step-on boarding, large clean restrooms, heated cabins with large windows for viewing and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to ensure your comfort no matter what the weather. Both vessels meet the latest US Coast Guard regulations and are operated by licensed, experienced captains. (C) All photographs appearing on this site are the property of Princess Monterey Whale Watching as taken by staff and crew Randy Straka and Gina Thomas. Copyright Laws, and are not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way without the written permission of Princess Monterey Whale Watching. All Rights Reserved.

How cute! Looks like there were 2 baby offshore orcas spotted within the pods that were seen yesterday. So adorable 🤍 Wi...
12/27/2024

How cute! Looks like there were 2 baby offshore orcas spotted within the pods that were seen yesterday. So adorable 🤍 Wishing them a very healthy & long life



Just a few of the incredible shots taken by our photographer of the offshore orcas from today's trip. The offshore orc...
12/27/2024

Just a few of the incredible shots taken by our photographer of the offshore orcas from today's trip. The offshore orcas have a rounded dorsal fin tip and are the smallest of the three North Pacific Ecotype orcas.

Beautiful humpbacks are still being active in the bay! This humpback whale was having a blast breaching today! ...
12/24/2024

Beautiful humpbacks are still being active in the bay! This humpback whale was having a blast breaching today!




12/23/2024
Absolutely gorgeous breaching humpback whale 👉 Swipe to see the beautiful full body breach captured by our photographer ...
12/23/2024

Absolutely gorgeous breaching humpback whale 👉 Swipe to see the beautiful full body breach captured by our photographer on the 12:30 trip.



Will Hoppers pod hang around Monterey Bay this weekend? Perhaps they will make an appearance on Christmas Day 🎄 Let's ex...
12/20/2024

Will Hoppers pod hang around Monterey Bay this weekend? Perhaps they will make an appearance on Christmas Day 🎄 Let's explore the wonders of the ocean this holiday season 🌊

Use promo code Holiday24 for $10 off per person through the holiday season. We are open on Christmas Day 🎅 Book online 👉www.princessmontereywhalewatching.com



What a fantastic morning we had with the CA39A's also known as Hoppers pod. The first photo is a close-up of CA39A2, an ...
12/16/2024

What a fantastic morning we had with the CA39A's also known as Hoppers pod. The first photo is a close-up of CA39A2, an absolutely beautiful male orca approximately 15 years old, the son of CA39A matriarch "Hopper"

It was truly amazing to see this magnificent orca pod. A special thanks to 📸 photographer for the gorgeous captures!

It's so exciting that we are still seeing plenty of amazing surface behaviors from the humpback whales this time of year...
12/13/2024

It's so exciting that we are still seeing plenty of amazing surface behaviors from the humpback whales this time of year.



Beautiful captures of the orca pod seen yesterday by our photographer 📸
12/08/2024

Beautiful captures of the orca pod seen yesterday by our photographer 📸

Lucky passengers this morning got to see this magnificent orca pod and the cutest baby orca 😍 Such an adorable face! ...
12/06/2024

Lucky passengers this morning got to see this magnificent orca pod and the cutest baby orca 😍 Such an adorable face!



We still have so much activity happening in the bay! These beautiful breachers were captured by breaching very close to...
12/04/2024

We still have so much activity happening in the bay! These beautiful breachers were captured by breaching very close to our boats.

👉Swipe to see all the gorgeous humpback shots 🐳

Gentle, curious, and intelligence. Humpbacks are simply magnificent and gorgeous creatures 💙Beautiful upclose capture ta...
12/03/2024

Gentle, curious, and intelligence. Humpbacks are simply magnificent and gorgeous creatures 💙

Beautiful upclose capture taken by our photographer

Yesterday was such a beautiful day, spending some time with the magnificent orcas and the cutest little calves. Swipe 👉 ...
11/25/2024

Yesterday was such a beautiful day, spending some time with the magnificent orcas and the cutest little calves. Swipe 👉 to see some of the amazing shots taken by our photographer .

Big splash from this magnificent humpback! We have been lucky to have seen a few beautiful breachers in the bay lately 🐋...
11/21/2024

Big splash from this magnificent humpback! We have been lucky to have seen a few beautiful breachers in the bay lately 🐋

Amazing shot by

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As we start approaching the most wonderful time of the year, let the festivities of the holiday season begin on Sunday D...
11/16/2024

As we start approaching the most wonderful time of the year, let the festivities of the holiday season begin on Sunday December 8 with the Annual Monterey Bay Lighted Boat Parade 🎄

Come enjoy the magic of the season with free hot chocolate 🫕 holiday cookies & candy canes 🍭 We also have a snack bar with lots of goodies, soda, coffee & adult beverages.

Princess Monterey has the largest boats in the bay with comfy heated cabins, and excellent views from inside, outside or our large upper deck.

This event always sells out so get your 🎟️ tickets soon @ www.montereywhalewatching com or call us at 831 372 2203. You don't want to miss the beautifully decorated boats, and fun!

We always have such a great time at this event ✨ Hope to see everyone there!

Tickets are $40 per adult, $35 for children ( ages 3-11) no discounts are applied for use on special events.


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96 Fishermans Whrf, # 1
Monterey, CA
93940

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

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(831) 372-2203

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Scattered humpbacks seen throughout the bay on today's trips 🐋 @randy_straka_photography #whalewatching #whales #humpbacks #humpbackwhale #montereybay #marinemammals #fluking

Adorable otters seen chilling in some sea kelp 🦦 Can you believe it's the last weekend of 2024? 🎉 It's been an amazing year with so many incredible wildlife encounters. We never know what we will see. #getonaboat #letsexplore @randy_straka_photography #otters #whalewatching #montereybay #sealife #oceanwildlife #seaotters #otter #otterlovers

Rare orca sighting, bringing a little holiday cheer to Monterey 🎉 We had an incredibly rare sighting on our 12:30 trip today, multiple pods (30-40) of offshore orcas! Offshore orcas feed on sharks 🦈 and other fish and are rarely seen as they usually stay in the open ocean miles offshore. The last time we saw them in Monterey was several year's ago. #whataday @randy_straka_photography #orcas #killerwhalesquad #blackfish #apexpredator #amazingoceans #killerwhales #offshoreorcas #raresighting #orca #killerwhale #orcalovers #orcapod

Wishing you a Whaley Merry Christmas 🎄and the Happiest of Holidays from our crew @princessmontereywhalewatching 🐋 #whales #whalewatching #montereybay #humpbackwhale #orcas #killerwhales #sealife #marinemammals #sealife #oceanwildlife

Beautiful double flukes captured yesterday 💙💙 @randy_straka_photography #whales #whalewatching #humpbackwhales #whaletails #seemonterey #montereybay

When you're taking a picture and almost miss the whales 😂 remember they can pop up at any time 🐋 @randy_straka_photography 📸 Seen on an excursion yesterday. #whalewatching #humpbackwhales #gentlegiants #amazingoceans #whales #oceanwildlife #whalewatch #humpback

Beautiful fluking humpback whales, lots of seabirds, and cute risso's dolphins were seen on our trips today. Still waiting for the first gray whale sighting of the season it could happen at any time 🐋 @randy_straka_photography #whales #whalewatching #montereybay #humpbackwhales #sealife #dolphins #seabirds #marinemammals

A little friday fun 🐋 We are loving seeing the humpbacks in the bay being active & doing some cool tail throwing. @randy_straka_photography #whalewatching #whaletails #humpbackwhale #tailsup #whales #montereybay #humpbackwhales #marinemammals

Hoppers pod is back in the bay!!! December has been pretty spectacular so far! We had another fabulous day with a visit from Hoppers pod and several humpback whales that we were able to spend the majority of our 12:30 excursion with. #getonaboat #exploretheocean @randy_straka_photography #orcas #apexpredator #blackfish #orca #killerwhale #orcalovers #orcawhale #oceanworld #wildorcas #reelsexplore #wildlifeaddicts #oceanlovers #killerwhales #ocean

We saw a few active humpbacks today doing some chin slapping and tail throwing 💙 @randy_straka_photography #whaletails #whalewatching #humpbackwhale #marinemammals #whales #sealife #humpbacks

Yay! We still have breachers in the bay! Today, we saw scattered humpbacks with 2 breachers on our morning trip! #beautiful #humpbackwhales #oceans #wildlifevideos #whales #sealife #whalelovers #whalewatching #whalewatch #natureatitsbest #wildlifevideos #discoverocean #humpbacks #marinemammals

Scattered humpbacks were seen fluking and pec slapping in the bay today. There are also reports of the first gray whales showing up in the area. We should be seeing a lot more gray whales very soon as they migrate south 💙 @randy_straka_photography #whales #whalewatching #humpbackwhale #montereybay #sealife #fluke #whaletails #visitmonterey #lifeofwhales #oceanlovers #humpbacks

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Princess Monterey Whale Watching has been in the cruise business for over 30 years. We are Monterey Bay’s leading company in narrated ocean and bay tours, specializing in natural history and biology of marine wildlife, especially whales! Our whale watching trips run year-round and are fully narrated by marine biologists/naturalists, all with 10 or more years experience on the Monterey Bay. Come down to the historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf on the Monterey Bay and enjoy an unforgettable adventure with us at Princess Monterey Whale Watching. We offer safe, fun and educational trips for everyone to enjoy, including group tours, private charters, and marine education field trips for school groups (K-12). 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 100´ Princess Monterey and the Atlantis Monterey are the largest and most comfortable boats operating in Monterey. Our vessels feature easy step-on boarding, large clean restrooms, heated cabins with large windows for viewing and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to ensure your comfort no matter what the weather. Both vessels meet the latest US Coast Guard regulations and are operated by licensed, experienced captains. (C) All photographs appearing on this site are the property of Princess Monterey Whale Watching as taken by staff and crew Randy Straka and Gina Thomas. They are protected by U.S. Copyright Laws, and are not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way without the written permission of Princess Monterey Whale Watching. Copyright 2015. All Rights Reserved.