Monterey Bay Whale Watch - Group
Trips
Monterey Bay Whale Watch offers private whale watching
group trips year-round. Three-hour trips are offered throughout the
year, and 4-5 hour trips are available during the summer/fall season
(April through December). The longer trips are recommended for summer
and fall due to the feeding patterns of humpback and blue whales.
Migrating gray whales and dolphins are highlights of the winter/spring
trips. Dolphins can be seen at any time of the year. Every trip is
led by a marine biologist/marine naturalist who narrates and answers
questions. Trips can be catered with food and drinks if you choose.
Also, trip length and time of departure can be selected to fit the
needs of your group. By using multiple boats, we can accommodate groups
up to 119 people. For prices, call us at 831-375-4658.
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Monterey Bay Whale Watch can arrange any type of trip
for your group. We will gear the trip length toward the time of
year to assure you the best chances of seeing whales and dolphins.
All our trips are led by marine biologists. If needed, we can provide
catering for the trip. We can accommodate large groups (up to 119
people) on a space-available basis only, by using multiple boats. Learn more about Private Charter trips.
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Summer & Fall (Humpback
Whales, Blue Whales, Dolphins, April through mid-December)
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We offer both 4-5 hour trips and 3-hour private group trips during
the summer/fall season. Recommended trip length is 4-5 hours to
allow ample time to observe whales and dolphins.
4-5-hour summer/fall private group trips (same prices for
weekends and weekdays):
- 4-5 hr trips on Sea Wolf II (capacity
69 but maximum number allowed is 35, due to social distancing).
- 4-5 hr trips on Pt. Sur Clipper (capacity 48 but maximum number allowed is 24, due to social distancing).
- If number of people is at least 15 but fewer than the minimum
to reserve a boat, the group can go on our regular trip for
the group rate.
3-hour summer/fall private group trips (same prices for weekends
and weekdays):
- 3-hr trips on Sea Wolf II (capacity
69 but maximum number allowed is 35, due to social distancing).
- 3-hr trips on Pt. Sur Clipper (capacity 48 but maximum number allowed is 24, due to social distancing).
- If number of people is at least 15 but fewer than the minimum
to reserve a boat, the group can go on our regular trip for
the group rate.
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Winter & Spring (Gray Whales/Dolphins,
mid-December through March)
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3-hour winter/spring private group trips:
- Weekend trips on Sea Wolf II (capacity
69 but maximum number allowed is 35, due to social distancing).
- Weekend trips on Pt. Sur Clipper (capacity 48 but maximum number allowed is 24, due to social distancing).
- Weekday trips on Sea Wolf II ( capacity
69 but maximum number allowed is 35, due to social distancing).
- Weekday trips on Pt. Sur Clipper (capacity 48 but maximum number allowed is 24, due to social distancing).
- If number of people is at least 15 but fewer than the minimum
to reserve a boat, the group can go on our regular trip for
the group rate.
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The school and youth group whale watching trips are educationally
oriented and include a marine biologist / marine naturalist as
a guide. The pre-trip orientation includes displays about Monterey
Bay natural history and general information about whales, dolphins,
and other marine life. Oceanographic sampling, such as plankton
tows and water samples, is possible if you choose. Our school
trips are unique, with special educational materials available
before and during the trip and hands-on demonstrations geared
for specific age groups. Optional clipboards for each student
with questions about the trip and what was learned are also available.
Refer to our School Field Trips
page for details about school, youth and home school groups trips.
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Trips - Groups |
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| Monterey Bay Whale Watch, LLC |
84 Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940 |
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| Phone 831-375-4658 |
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| E-mail whaletrips@gowhales.com |
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Copyright © 1997-2023 Monterey Bay Whale Watch, LLC. All rights
reserved.
Photos by Nancy Black.
Last updated July 6, 2020
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