Luxury Weekend Whale Watching Tour from Newport Beach - Summer
This weekend luxury whale watching cruise features a perfect balance of gorgeous nautical details and spacious viewing areas which allow you and your family to get up-close views of wild marine mammals including giant blue whales, humpback whales, mega pods of dolphins and so much more.
The unique 360-degree-viewing walk-around feature allows for a perfect view from almost any vantage point onboard and means you'll never miss a moment. A favorite spot onboard is up front, where you can gaze down at bow-riding dolphins that will glide just below your feet on one of the dual bows…so close they are virtually within arm’s reach!
Soak in the experience with passionate and knowledgeable whale watching captains and onboard naturalists as they share their excitement for all things ocean with you.
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Rates - including tax
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Adult Rate (Per Person, All Ages): |
$76.00 |
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Add-On(s) (Binoculars Rental, Per Unit): |
$5.00 |
Tour / Activity Details
Hotel pickup is not available for this tour; your E-Ticket will provide the departure location in Newport Beach. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to tour departure time for check-in and boarding. Please order online or call us at 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.
There is a $6.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order. There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown at checkout includes any fuel surcharges, service charges and tax. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified.
Tour / Activity Policies
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. All sales are final.
Change Fee Policy: If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.
Tour / Activity Description
COVID-19 Protocols Updates
- There is a reduction in passengers per trip
- Protocols are followed for the highest standard of cleanliness and disinfecting
- The outside open environment of these boats makes for ideal low-risk activities
Highlights
- Spacious and luxurious yacht with numerous features including 360-degree walk-around deck and double bows for the ultimate viewing of bow-riding dolphins.
- Low passenger number (maximum 35 guests per tour) for an intimate experience.
- Greater speed for going the distance to see mammals and/or spending more time viewing mammals and less time traveling to them; over 10-mile radius means close to 100 square miles of ocean can be reached on a single cruise.
- The most important asset is an amazing crew - experts at what they do; with decades of combined knowledge of marine mammals and the ability to provide an enriching and responsible whale watching experience for guests, the passion is contagious!
Whale Migrations
December through April, hundreds of Grey Whales travel along the Laguna Beach coastline and within minutes of Newport Harbor. Along with viewing Grey Whales you can expect to see dolphins, sea lions, and marine birds. Killer whales, sharks, and many other marine creatures may also be observed.
From May through November, view marine mammals such as Blue Whales, Fin Whales, and Minke Whales. Along with whales you will get to see several types of dolphin, sea lions and marine birds.
What To Wear/Bring
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat or Visor
- Long Pants or Jeans
- Comfortable Shirt
- Sweatshirt or Sweater
- Jacket
- Rubber-soled shoes - high heels, leather soles, roller skate shoes (heelys), platform shoes, wedge-style shoes and bare feet are not safe and are prohibited
Hotel pickup is not available for this tour; your E-Ticket will provide the departure location in Newport Beach. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to tour departure time for check-in and boarding. Please order online or call us at 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.