All Monterey Bay Aquarium volunteers and employees are invited to join us on our regular Monterey Bay Whale Watch trips at no charge STAND BY ROOM ONLY. Please call ahead. This does not apply to our 8-hour and 12-hour specialty trips, which are full price for everyone.

Members of the MBA can receive 20% off on our regular trips (but this discount does not apply to 8-hour or 12-hour specialty trips).

When you call or reserve online please mention if you are an aquarium volunteer, employee or member. To receive the complimentary tickets all volunteers and employees must show their name badges when checking in.

To receive the Aquarium member 20% discount, you must bring the Aquarium membership cards for each individual member. Sorry, no Guest Passes.