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Discovery Whale Watch

Monterey Bay is the premier destination for whale watching year around! Monterey Bay is the premier destination for whale watching all year!
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We see whales every day here in Monterey. Our daily whale watch trips are narrated by a marine biologist or naturalist who provides educational and interesting information about whales, dolphins, and a wide variety of marine wildlife. In addition to teaching you about the wildlife, our marine biologists and naturalists will provide information about the natural history of the local area and talk a

bout conservation. While out on the ocean, our marine biologists and naturalists are also collecting sighting data for scientific research. We are highly invested in learning about our local wildlife and serving as a data collection resource for other scientists who study our local wildlife as well. Our daily whale watch trips are 3.5-4 hours in duration in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon. (Trips are weather permitting.) We travel to different locations within Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to view whales and dolphins throughout the year. Our crew will show you how to spot whales and dolphins as well as give you advice on how to best capture photos and videos of the wildlife. We regularly send out a professional photographer on our whale watch trips to capture those amazing moments with the wildlife. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about getting the perfect shot. Furthermore, the photographers will be available to give you some tips and tricks for how to catch those moment for yourself while on board with us. We see whales year round! Learn more about the different species throughout the seasons on our website here: https://discoverywhalewatch.com/education/

11/13/2024

Humpback Whales are taking advantage of the late autumn feeding season before they start their migrations south.

Beautiful scenery this past week!

Photos from November 7-10th
📸: Amanda U

11/11/2024

It’s that time of year! Come join us for Monterey’s annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade on December 8th!

We decorate our boats with lights and parade around Cannery Row with other decorated boats!

It’s a bay cruise! We sing carols, have warm drinks, and enjoy a delightful treat!

Great for the family and a nice way to kick off the holiday season 🎄

Book early, this event tends to sell out!
Our boats will be festive and decorated as well and playing accompanying holiday music!

Tickets:
Adults $40
Kids $30
Infants/toddlers $20

Ticket price includes harbor tour beginning at 5:00pm, a complimentary hot drink, & Holiday treat!

We also will be selling wine and beer on board the boat for this event as well.

Book online at our website: discoverywhalewatch.com
Or call the office to book: 831-372-7064 or 831-372-7440!

11/04/2024

‼️PLAN AHEAD FOR SUNDAY ‼️Monterey Bay Half-marathon road and trail closures create traffic delays all around Monterey & Pacific Grove!

Please plan extra time if you decide to whale watch on Sunday. We don’t want you to miss your trip!

11/04/2024

Ended October with the ultimate thrill, an active Humpback and entered cozy November with playful Risso’s Dolphins & Humpback Whales

10/28/2024

Photos from this past week of trips!
October 21st - 27th

10/25/2024

Humpback whale doing headstands during today’s 3:30 pm trip.

10/18/2024

“They ruin the good vibes” - Humpback Whales about Orcas

No, but really Humpbacks have been showing just how much the Killer Whales are not welcomed in the area during some of the trips. Humpbacks have been known to protect other wildlife (whales, sea lions). They group together and form a mob, chasing the Orcas out of the area. It has been thrilling to see no matter whose side you’re on. Team Humpback vs. Team Killer Whale

Photos by Naturalist/Photographer Amanda
Oct 12-14th

10/17/2024

Photos from last Thursday’s and Friday’s trips

📸: Photographer Amanda

10/11/2024

There's no telling how long the Orcas will stay in the area for but we've been having such great sightings!

The more predictable sightings we've been getting though are still the Humpback Whales and they feeding in area.

Photos by Photographer Amanda

10/08/2024

We are transitioning from Summer to Fall season pretty nicely in the bay. Now that the bait is pushed in, we are seeing Humpbacks feeding more closer to shore and at the surface!

Photos by Photographer Amanda

10/03/2024

Count them all - 6 Humpback Whales sighted lunge feeding together this morning 🤯 Incredible to watch this many whales work together to drive the bait to the surface and cooperatively feed! Come sea for yourself! 🌊 🐋♥️..

09/25/2024

We’ve been keeping busy with plenty of whale sightings!

09/20/2024

More moments from the first half of September. It’s been a great month so far!

09/15/2024

The first half of September has so far been pretty good! As we enter Fall season, we start seeing Orcas frequent the area a little bit more (still unpredictable but lovely to have a chance sighting)!

Humpback Whale sightings have not slowed down one bit, averaging 10 Humpback Whales per trip (sometimes more)!

Part 1 of the first half of September
Photos by Photographer Amanda

09/05/2024

Pt. 2 of the end of August photo dump.

From hungry Humpbacks to speedy Dall’s porpoise, rambunctious Risso’s Dolphins, and the gorgeous summer sunsets we’ve got. We are soaking in the last bit of Summer before Fall starts.

09/03/2024

August was exciting till the very end and now we are playing ‘catch up’ with the photos from past trips.

Enjoy! (Pt. 1 of 2 photo dump)

08/30/2024

There are only a handful of 5pm trips left as we are at the tail-end of Summer season. From tonight’s 5pm Lunge feeding Humpback Whales ..

08/24/2024

Fun in the ☀️ Orcas sighted on today’s afternoon trip along the Monterey Peninsula

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66 Fishermans Wharf
Monterey, CA
93940

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm
Saturday	7am - 5pm
Sunday	7am - 5pm

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Videos

Be still the soul when out on the open sea 🌊♥️ From yesterday’s afternoon trip. #montereybay #humpbackwhales ##amongthewild #oceanlover

Humpback Whale

Humpback whale doing headstands during today’s 3:30 pm trip.

Lunge feeding Humpbacks

Closes passes by 3 Humpback Whales on today’s afternoon trip on Kahuna. Video by Naturalist Sophie #whales #monterey #amongthewild

Lunge feeding Humpback Whales

There are only a handful of 5pm trips left as we are at the tail-end of Summer season. From tonight’s 5pm Lunge feeding Humpback Whales ..#whales #goldenhour #sunsetlovers #whalewatching #montereybay #wildlifephotography #humpbackwhales #whales

Orca breaching

Fun in the ☀️ Orcas sighted on today’s afternoon trip along the Monterey Peninsula #montereybay #wildlifephotography #centralcalifornia #orcas

Playful Humpback

A playful Humpback Whale on yesterday’s morning trip.

Whales crossing our boat.

We maintain a 100 yards distance but whales have no sense of personal space as you can see. From today’s afternoon trip, “Quicksilver” and friend cutting us off. How rude. 🙃 ..#whales #montereybay #humpbackwhales #wildlife

Friendly Whales on today’s afternoon trip

Core memory created thanks to a Humpback Whale! A very playful whale from today’s afternoon trip. Engines were turned off during this encounter. #whales #humpbackwhale #cetaceans #montereybay #amongthewild

July 2024 Whale Watch highlights

July was a blast 💥! We had incredible encounters with Humpback Whales and unbelievable sightings of rare whales like the Blue, Fin, and Sperm Whale. July also provided us with plenty of dolphin sightings and an increase in Dall’s Porpoise, which is not common!Thanks to our crew for capturing July! ##whales #recap #summerseason #montereybay #visitcalifornia #amongthewild #cetaceans

Mom & Baby Humpback Whale

A heartwarming encounter with a cow/calf pair on the afternoon trip. Mom was foraging for fish while the calf was trying to live its best life, breaching alongside her.📸: @voyagewithamanda#whales #humpbackwhales #cetaceans #montereybay #whaleencounters

Friendly Humpback Whale

The water clarity today 🤯 We are blown away by how many whales have been curious. This is not an everyday occurrence for us! Friendly Humpback Whales today! Sighted on Chubasco 🎥: Deckhand Corey