Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff | 2 hours to 3 hours

102 Reviews | Newport Beach
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Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
2 Adults x $84.00
$168.00
Approx Total
$168.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Binoculars
  • Parking

Overview

Onboard our 50’ pristine Catamaran Yacht, our always low passenger capacity makes for an intimate at sea experience. The luxury whale watching cruises feature a perfect balance of gorgeous nautical details, and spacious viewing areas which allow you and your family to get up-close views of wild marine mammals including giant blue whales, humpback whales, mega pods of dolphin, and so much more. The unique 360-viewing walk around feature, allows for a perfect view from almost any vantage point onboard and means you’ll never miss a moment. Our favorite spot onboard is up front, where you can gaze down at bow riding dolphin, which will glide just below your feet on one of the dual bows, so close they are almost within arm’s reach!

Itinerary

  • Balboa Fun Zone

    All guests will check in at Davey's Locker and pick their boarding pass up from the office. The office will then direct all guests to the appropriate line where the crew will grab all guests and direct them to the vessel.

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Arrive 1 hour or earlier during peak summer months for parking
  • Parking Fees located at Balboa Pier Municipal Lot and public lots
  • Trolley Information for the Balboa Peninsula can be found at the City of Newport Beach website
  • Trolley runs seasonally and not year round

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.6

102 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    80
  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 80 reviews with 5 stars

Fun experience, great crew!

Published on Dec, 2024

Great experience overall. We did the VIP experience and it was worth it if you plan on getting a drink. Kayla and Bryce were the crew and they did a fantastic job! We saw a junior Humpback whale and a Grey whale while we were out. This was my first whale watching trip, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but seeing them in person was quite impressive. I'd definitely recommend anyone who hasn't gone to try it.

Whale & Dolphin boat trip.

Published on Dec, 2024

We had an excellent experience. Kaylin was a terrific captain and her mate Bryce was very helpful. We were lucky to see 2 gray whales and so many dolphins.

Customer care

Published on Dec, 2024

I would just like to say all the staff at Debbie’s in gillinham are amazing; this is a garden centre we visit very frequently and would like to praise mark the older gentleman that works there he was a credit to Debbie’s, such a great friendly and knowledgeable member of your team, well done Mark and thank you for helping us today

Great trip with the...

Published on Dec, 2024

Great trip with the captain and her group of “Catallac”! Supper lucky to see the whale 4 times and play with us!

Gray Whale!

Published on Dec, 2024

The captain did a great job finding us a Gray Whale! He had good info and we had a great time! Some of the office staff were a bit curt, but the whale made up for it!

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