Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Overview
Inclusions
- 2.5-hour whale-watching cruise
What to expect
This whale-watching tour is available year-round, and depending on the season you travel, different whales may be in the area. Giant blue whales like to visit in the summer and fall months. These whales are the largest mammals ever seen in existence, usually growing to approximately 200 tons (180 metric tons) and 98 feet (30 meters) in length! You may also see grey whales, which can live up to 70 years. Finback whales are also common in the summer months; they are the second-largest mammals after blue whales, and they grow to up to 72 feet (22 meters).
During the winter and spring months, you'll typically see minke and humpback whales. The minke whale is one of the world’s smallest whales, only growing to about 23 feet (7 meters). The beloved humpback whale can grow to be about 52 feet (16 meters). Both whales love krill, and they ‘fluke’ (slap) their tails on the water in order to bring the krill up to the surface. Humpbacks are a very curious breed of whales and are often referred to as ’friendlies’ by sailors because they love to come up to ships.
Keep your eyes peeled for other marine life like seals, sea lions and several types of dolphins. Your friendly and knowledgeable captain and crew all come from strong backgrounds in marine biology and will be able to answer all your questions.
Additional information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Outside alcohol, ice chests, coolers or glass containers are strictly prohibited.
- Vessel may change depending on availability.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- We have decreased our passenger capacity by 30% for each vessel in our fleet.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 115 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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Good small trip 2 hr Big boat with restrooms inside ,bar Cho’s , candies etc Friendly costumer service We only saw dolphins, The experience was good , the price fair , I will recommend it Relax time Thank you
Good small trip 2 hr Big boat with restrooms inside ,bar Cho’s , candies etc Friendly costumer service We only saw dolphins, The experience was good , the price fair , I will recommend it Relax time Thank youWe were pleased that we saw 4 whales, dolphins and seals. That is a very successful whale watching cruise! However, we arrived at the harbor 45 minutes early for our cruise (as was suggested), and we were simply told they would start letting people on the boat in 45 minutes. When it was time to g...
We were pleased that we saw 4 whales, dolphins and seals. That is a very successful whale watching cruise! However, we arrived at the harbor 45 minutes early for our cruise (as was suggested), and we were simply told they would start letting people on the boat in 45 minutes. When it was time to get on the boat we noticed everyone else had paper tickets. We had to go in the building around the corner and check in. I'm just wondering why we weren't told we needed to go in the building and check in when we showed up early and were told it wouldn't load for 45 minutes.Watched the blue whale up close and numerous common dolphins. The weather was perfect. It was a bit windy but the cruise had enclosed area to protect. Excellent value for the money. Highly recommend this tour over others that are way expensive even though they take you even closer to the whales p...
Watched the blue whale up close and numerous common dolphins. The weather was perfect. It was a bit windy but the cruise had enclosed area to protect. Excellent value for the money. Highly recommend this tour over others that are way expensive even though they take you even closer to the whales potentially.This was a really fun trip. I really enjoyed spending time with my family. It’s a wholesome and relaxing activity. The weather was warm and toasty and the ocean breeze was nice. It was cool to see all the sea animals and the captain and crew seem like good people. I told my other family about thi...
This was a really fun trip. I really enjoyed spending time with my family. It’s a wholesome and relaxing activity. The weather was warm and toasty and the ocean breeze was nice. It was cool to see all the sea animals and the captain and crew seem like good people. I told my other family about this so hopefully I get to do this again soon!I’m not sure how these people were able collect payment from me. I looked at the pricing when I was first planning our trip. I did not book nor did I submit my payment info to them. I did not confirm a booking with anyone. I need a refund.
I’m not sure how these people were able collect payment from me. I looked at the pricing when I was first planning our trip. I did not book nor did I submit my payment info to them. I did not confirm a booking with anyone. I need a refund.My kids had fun! Absolutely loved the dolphins and looking forward to see a big whale next time. We will be back for sure. Thank you. :)
My kids had fun! Absolutely loved the dolphins and looking forward to see a big whale next time. We will be back for sure. Thank you. :)