Monterey Bay Whale Watch - Group
Trips
Monterey Bay Whale Watch offers private whale watching
group trips year-round. Three-hour trips are offered throughout the
year, and 4-5 hour trips are available during the summer/fall season
(mid-April to mid-December). The longer trips are recommended for
summer and fall due to the feeding patterns of humpback and blue whales.
Migrating gray whales and dolphins are highlights of the winter/spring
trips. Dolphins can be seen at any time of the year. Every trip is
led by a marine biologist/marine naturalist who narrates and answers
questions. Trips can be catered with food and drinks if you choose.
Also, trip length and time of departure can be selected to fit the
needs of your group. By using multiple boats, we can accommodate groups
up to 420 people.
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Monterey Bay Whale Watch can arrange any type of trip
for your group. We will gear the trip length toward the time of
year to assure you the best chances of seeing whales and dolphins.
All our trips are led by marine biologists. If needed, we can provide
catering for the trip. We can accommodate large groups (up to 420
people) on a space-available basis only, by using multiple boats.
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Summer & Fall (Humpback
Whales, Blue Whales, Dolphins, mid-April through mid-December)
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We offer both 4-5 hour trips and 3-hour private group trips during
the summer/fall season. Recommended trip length is 4-5 hours to
allow ample time to observe whales and dolphins.
4-5-hour summer/fall private group trips:
- Weekend 4-5 hr trips on Sea Wolf II or Star of Monterey (capacity
70 people): Cost is $2150 for up to 50 people. Cost for additional
people is $43 per person for adults, $33 for children 12 and
under.
- Weekend 4-5 hr trips on Pt. Sur Clipper (capacity 48 people):
Cost is $1505 for up to 35 people. Cost for additional people
is $43 per person for adults, $33 for children 12 and under.
- Weekday 4-5 hr trips on Sea Wolf II or Star of Monterey (capacity
70 people): Cost is $1720 for up to 40 people. Cost for additional
people is $43 per person for adults, $33 for children 12 and
under.
- Weekday 4-5 hr trips on Pt. Sur Clipper (capacity 48 people):
Cost is $1075 for up to 25 people. Cost for additional people
is $43 per person for adults, $33 for children 12 and under.
- If number of people is at least 15 but fewer than the minimum
to reserve a boat, the group can go on our regular trip for
the group rate.
3-hour summer/fall private group trips:
- Weekend 3-hr trips on Sea Wolf II or Star of Monterey (capacity
70 people): Cost is $1550 for up to 50 people. Cost for additional
people is $31 per person for adults, $21 for children 12 and
under.
- Weekend 3-hr trips on Pt. Sur Clipper (capacity 48 people):
Cost is $1085 for up to 35 people. Cost for additional people
is $31 per person for adults, $21 for children 12 and under.
- Weekday 3-hr trips on Sea Wolf II or Star of Monterey (capacity
70 people): Cost is $1240 for up to 40 people. Cost for additional
people is $31 per person for adults, $21 for children 12 and
under.
- Weekday trips 3-hr on Pt. Sur Clipper (capacity 48 people):
Cost is $775 for up to 25 people. Cost for additional people
is $31 per person for adults, $21 for children 12 and under.
- If number of people is at least 15 but fewer than the minimum
to reserve a boat, the group can go on our regular trip for
the group rate.
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Winter & Spring (Gray Whales/Dolphins,
mid-December through mid-April)
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3-hour winter/spring private group trips:
- Weekend trips on Sea Wolf II or Star of Monterey (capacity
70 people): Cost is $1550 for up to 50 people. Cost for additional
people is $31 per person for adults, $21 for children 12 and
under.
- Weekend trips on Pt. Sur Clipper (capacity 48 people): Cost
is $1085 for up to 35 people. Cost for additional people is
$31 per person for adults, $21 for children 12 and under.
- Weekday trips on Sea Wolf II or Star of Monterey (capacity
70 people): Cost is $1240 for up to 40 people. Cost for additional
people is $31 per person for adults, $21 for children 12 and
under.
- Weekday trips on Pt. Sur Clipper (capacity 48 people): Cost
is $775 for up to 25 people. Cost for additional people is $31
per person for adults, $21 for children 12 and under.
- If number of people is at least 15 but fewer than the minimum
to reserve a boat, the group can go on our regular trip for
the group rate.
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The school and youth group whale watching trips are educationally
oriented and include a marine biologist / marine naturalist as
a guide. The pre-trip orientation includes displays about Monterey
Bay natural history and general information about whales, dolphins,
and other marine life. Oceanographic sampling, such as plankton
tows and water samples, is possible if you choose. Our school
trips are unique, with special educational materials available
before and during the trip and hands-on demonstrations geared
for specific age groups. Optional clipboards for each student
with questions about the trip and what was learned are also available.
Refer to our School Field Trips
page for details about school, youth and home school groups trips.
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Trips - Groups |
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| Monterey Bay Whale Watch |
| Located at: |
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Mailing address: |
84 Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940 |
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P.O. Box 52001
Pacific Grove, CA 93950 |
| Phone 831-375-4658 |
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Fax 831-372-0566 |
| E-mail whaletrips@gowhales.com |
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Copyright © 1997-2011 Monterey Bay Whale Watch. All rights
reserved.
Photos by Nancy Black.
Last updated March 25, 2011
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