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Discover the Whales of the Monterey Bay

Elkhorn Slough Safari Nature Boat Tours

The Little Mermaid Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

Monterey's Original Bay Cruise

Summer Whale Watching

Whale Watching & Dolphins Too

Whale Watching and Special Cruises




DISCOVER THE WHALES OF THE MONTEREY BAY

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
   

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.

Cost Per Person: Winter/Spring Adults $28; Winter/Spring Children $18; Summer/Fall Adults $41; Summer/Fall Children $33
Hours: Call for hours
Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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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ELKHORN SLOUGH SAFARI NATURE BOAT TOURS

Company: Elkhorn Slough Safari Phone: 831-633-5555
Contact: Capt. Yohn Gideon Fax:
Address: PO Box 570
Moss Landing, CA 95039
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.

Cost Per Person: Adults $26; Youth $19; Senior and group discounts available
Hours: Tour times vary; call for reservations
Length of Tour: 2 hours
Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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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THE LITTLE MERMAID GLASS BOTTOM BOAT CRUISE

Company: Monterey Sport Fishing & Cruises Phone: 831-372-2203
Contact: Angelo Shake 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.

Cost Per Person: Adults $6; Children under 12, $4
Hours: Departs on the half hour from 11am-5pm, daily
Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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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MONTEREY'S ORIGINAL BAY CRUISE

Company: Monterey Sport Fishing & Cruises Phone: 831-372-2203
Contact: Angelo Shake 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.

Cost Per Person: Adults $10; Children under 12, $8
Hours: Departs on the hour 12noon-5pm, seasonal
Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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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SUMMER WHALE WATCHING

Company: Monterey Sport Fishing & Cruises Phone: 831-372-2203
Contact: Angelo Shake 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.

Cost Per Person: Adults $25; Children under 12, $20
Hours: Departs 10am 11am 1pm 2pm
Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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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WHALE WATCHING & DOLPHINS TOO

Company: Monterey Sport Fishing & Cruises Phone: 831-372-2203
Contact: Angelo Shake 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.

Cost Per Person: Adults $18; Children under 12, $12
Hours: Departs on the hour 9am-3pm
Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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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