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| Company: |
Monterey Bay Whale Watch |
Phone: |
831-375-4658 or toll-free 866-gowhales (866-469-4253) |
| Contact: |
Nancy Black |
Fax: |
831-372-3128 |
| Address: |
84 Fishermans Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940 |
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Monterey Bay Whale Watch offers year
round trips led by marine biologists and marine
naturalist aboard coast guard inspected and fully
insured vessels. During winter and spring view
migrating gray whales and dolphins on three hour
trips. During summer and fall we offer 4-5 hour trips
to see humpback whales, blue whales and dolphins
feeding in Monterey Bay. We also offer private group
trips and can offer any trip length needed year round.
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| Cost Per Person: Winter/Spring Adults $28; Winter/Spring Children $18; Summer/Fall Adults $41; Summer/Fall Children $33
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| Hours: Call for hours |
| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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| Advance Reservations Required: Yes |
| Minimum Size Group: 10 |
| Maximum Size Group: |
| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Adjacent to public garages and in bus area of Fisherman's Wharf lots |
| Parking Cost: Autos: $1.25/hour; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Elkhorn Slough Safari |
Phone: |
831-633-5555 |
| Contact: |
Capt. Yohn Gideon |
Fax: |
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| Address: |
PO Box 570 Moss Landing, CA 95039 |
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| WebSite: |
www.elkhornslough.com |
Elkhorn Slough is one of California's largest wetland and part of a National Estuarine Reserve. This precious wildlife-rich reserve winds inland seven miles and provides an important feeding and resting place for a fantastic variety of wildlife such as playful otters, curious harbor seals and hundreds of species of waterfowl and migratory shorebirds. Each season is unique and you may be greeted in nature's dynamic playground by nesting birds, feeding sharks, giant slugs, and endangered animals.
Elkhorn Slough Safari is an exciting way to visit this natural habitat and will provide excellent opportunities to view and photograph wildlife close at hand. These relaxing, pontoon boat cruises include an in-depth look at various aspects of slough ecology and fascinating history stories in the company of a naturalist guide. Two-hour tours; call for reservations. Group discounts available.
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| Cost Per Person: Adults $26; Youth $19; Senior and group discounts available
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| Hours: Tour times vary; call for reservations |
| Length of Tour: 2 hours |
| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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| Advance Reservations Required: Yes |
| Minimum Size Group: 1 |
| Maximum Size Group: 22 per boat |
| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Yes |
| Parking Cost: Autos: $1.00; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Monterey Sport Fishing & Cruises |
Phone: |
831-372-2203 |
| Contact: |
Angelo Shake |
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800-200-2203 |
| Address: |
96 Fisherman's Wharf #1
Monterey, CA 93940 |
Fax: |
831-372-3708 |
| WebSite: |
www.montereybaywhalecruise.com |
Enjoy the magic of the underwater sea life in the Monterey Bay from our Little Mermaid glass bottom boat. Our knowledgeable crew will take you on a 25-minute cruise of Monterey Harbor and Fisherman's Wharf with a close up view of sea otters, sea lions and harbor seals in a fully enclosed glass bottom boat. Departure every half hour.
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| Cost Per Person: Adults $6; Children under 12, $4
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| Hours: Departs on the half hour from 11am-5pm, daily |
| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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| Advance Reservations Required: No |
| Minimum Size Group: 2 |
| Maximum Size Group: 30 |
| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Adjacent to public parking garage and Fisherman's Wharf lots |
| Parking Cost: Autos: $1.00/hour; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Monterey Sport Fishing & Cruises |
Phone: |
831-372-2203 |
| Contact: |
Angelo Shake |
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800-200-2203 |
| Address: |
96 Fisherman's Wharf #1
Monterey, CA 93940 |
Fax: |
831-372-3708 |
| WebSite: |
www.montereybaywhalecruise.com |
Enjoy a 35 minute cruise on beautiful Monterey Bay, see the sea lions, sea otters, Cannery Row, The Monterey Bay Aquarium, China Point, Lover's Point and much more, as our knowledgeable captains introduce you to the magic of Monterey Bay. We have the largest boats available: Magnum Force and Top Gun. All vessels and captains are U.S. Coast Guard certified.
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| Cost Per Person: Adults $10; Children under 12, $8
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| Hours: Departs on the hour 12noon-5pm, seasonal |
| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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| Advance Reservations Required: Yes |
| Minimum Size Group: 10 |
| Maximum Size Group: 100 |
| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Adjacent to public parking garage and Fisherman's Wharf lots |
| Parking Cost: Autos: $1.00/hour; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Monterey Sport Fishing & Cruises |
Phone: |
831-372-2203 |
| Contact: |
Angelo Shake |
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800-200-2203 |
| Address: |
96 Fisherman's Wharf #1
Monterey, CA 93940 |
Fax: |
831-372-3708 |
| WebSite: |
www.montereybaywhalecruise.com |
Come aboard and join us for a 3-4 hour cruise, June-September, as we search the nation's largest marine sanctuary, Monterey Bay. In search of the mighty blue whales, Orcas, humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, marine birds and other marine life, our captains will introduce you to the magic of Monterey Bay. All trips are fully narrated. Largest boats available: Magnum Force and Top Gun. Located at the end of Fisherman's Wharf. Don't be fooled by the competition! No infants or expectant mothers.
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| Cost Per Person: Adults $25; Children under 12, $20
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| Hours: Departs 10am 11am 1pm 2pm |
| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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| Advance Reservations Required: Yes |
| Minimum Size Group: 10 |
| Maximum Size Group: 180 |
| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Adjacent to public parking garage and Fisherman's Wharf lots |
| Parking Cost: Autos: $1.00/hour; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Monterey Sport Fishing & Cruises |
Phone: |
831-372-2203 |
| Contact: |
Angelo Shake |
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800-200-2203 |
| Address: |
96 Fisherman's Wharf #1
Monterey, CA 93940 |
Fax: |
831-372-3708 |
| WebSite: |
www.montereybaywhalecruise.com |
December through April, come aboard and join us for a 1.5 to 2 hour cruise, as the CALIFORNIA GRAY WHALES migrate from the cold waters of Alaska to the warm lagoons of Baja California. See the whales pass through just a short distance off the shores of the nation's largest marine sanctuary, Monterey Bay. Our captains will give you the perfect opportunity to view these magnificent mammals up close and introduce you to the magic of Monterey Bay. All trips are fully narrated. Largest boats available: Magnum Force and Top Gun. Located at the end of Fisherman's Wharf. All vessels and captains U.S. Coast Guard Certified. Don't be fooled by the competition. No infants or expectant mothers.
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| Cost Per Person: Adults $18; Children under 12, $12
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| Hours: Departs on the hour 9am-3pm |
| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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| Advance Reservations Required: Yes |
| Minimum Size Group: 10 |
| Maximum Size Group: 180 |
| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Adjacent to public parking garage and Fisherman's Wharf lots |
| Parking Cost: Autos: $1.00/hour; Buses: No charge |
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