Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Overview
Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey Bay Canyon, one of the largest underwater canyons in the world! This nutrient-rich zone attracts all types of marine life, making Moss Landing the best place for whale watching tours in the entire Monterey Bay. With many migratory whales, we’re able to offer guaranteed whale sightings year-round.
Since we our tours depart out of Moss Landing – Less Travel Time than Monterey wharf departures, and More Whale Watching Time!
The Biggest & Nicest Boats on Monterey Bay with 360 Degree walk around deck, interior cabin with windows and clean bathrooms
Premium VIP Upper Deck seating available (best for viewing)
Favorite Whale Watching Tour by both locals and tourists
Marine Biologist Tour Guides to narrate your experience
FREE parking on street if available
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Restroom on board
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
Meeting Location
7881 Sandholdt Road
Moss Landing, CA 95039, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Sea Goddess Whale Watching
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not Available for infants or children under 3 years old due to safety reasons
- All passengers must be able to support themselves with both hands at all times with the motion of the boat
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No walkers or wheelchairs allowed for safety reasons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-122932P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Monterey Bay Whale Watching. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022Yes, prior boating experience is required.
Feb 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Restroom on board.
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Monterey Bay Whale Watching is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not Available for infants or children under 3 years old due to safety reasons
- All passengers must be able to support themselves with both hands at all times with the motion of the boat
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Monterey Bay Whale Watching will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Restroom on board
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not Available for infants or children under 3 years old due to safety reasons
- All passengers must be able to support themselves with both hands at all times with the motion of the boat
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No walkers or wheelchairs allowed for safety reasons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
