Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Overview
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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
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No walkers or wheelchairs allowed for safety reasons
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Monterey Bay is California’s best location for viewing humpback whales, killer whales a.k.a. orcas, gray whales, blue whales, great white sharks and the abundance of marine species including dolphins, jellyfish and mola mola, which call the Pacific Ocean home. Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises you a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, at the mouth of the Monterey Bay Canyon, one of the largest underwater canyons in the world! The canyon is a nutrient-rich zone that attracts all types of marine life, making Moss Landing the best place for whale watching tours in the entire state of California, and Monterey Bay including San Francisco. In fact, the Monterey Bay is home to resident whales & dolphins and visited by so many migratory whales that we’re able to offer guaranteed whale sightings year-round. Plan your day!
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Restroom on board
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Soda/Pop
Options
Whale Watching Cruise
Whale Watching -VIP Upper Deck
Reviews
314 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Buyer beware.
Duarte F,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I would never use viator again. I thought I was buying a Monterey whale watching tour, but what they sold me was a Moss Landing whale watching tour. Completely different city. Since we werent in Moss Landing we could not make the tour. AND I am out a little under $400.
Deceptive advertising waited longer whales never came out and in the pictures they are seen jumping and posing
Hans Z,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00I really expected more. I didn't like it. You travel from another country hoping to take some pictures or at least see them. Far away but neither is met, then he has been No taste that he came to waste time spending money and there yesterday cold.
great experience, well worth it.
Alan H,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00we had a great time. We saw several whales, one or two fairly close up. Very knowledgeable tour guide.
Beautiful whales and friendly service
Amber P,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Whale watching experience was easy and fun, kids has a good time and we saw several whales and birds. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Only not great part is lots of people were vomiting, so not so pleasant. Not the tour operators fault.
Good whale watching experience
Relax813057,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Large comfortable ship, knowledgeable staff. Had a very good experience. My only wish would be for them to have electronic seasickness bands for rental instead of the elastic wrist bands with buttons
Our trip was cancelled
Allen M,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Our trip was canceled so I need a refund. They text us about an hour after I paid for it and canceled.
Canceled night before—prompt with refund
Sara M,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Unfortunately our tour was cancelled because there weren’t enough people to fill the boat. Understandable for a business like this that must capitalize on costs—but a little unreliable to cancel the tour at 4pm the evening before. We were traveling from VA and had just checked into our Monterey hotel when I received the email. So out of pocket for those costs. Gave one additional star because the operator promptly replied to my request for a refund. Perhaps there is a more efficient way to manage cancellations that assessing capacity less than 24 hours prior? If not, that should be clearly printed somewhere prior to purchase.
Worth the small trip from...
Herve M,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Worth the small trip from Monterey! 2:30 hours on the boat with a great commentary. The team does care about the environment and has knowledge about the whales and their habitat.
Whale Watching in Monterey
GARRY H,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Next to Alaska, Monterey is the best place to go whale watching. Due to the abundant supply of food for the whales, your chances to observe them are great. Our Fantasy Goddess crew were fantastic!
I would rather not give a...
Kerry G,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00I would rather not give a review, this was no one‘s fault of my own that I missed the boat, due to eating some bad food at Katie‘s place in Carmel. I was sick and unable to get there on time. I arrived at 9:15 and the boat had already left.
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